TIPS FOR CALMING THE RESTLESS BABY

The most difficult issue for parents in baby care is undoubtedly the moments when their babies do not cry and calm down. Especially if a baby whose bottom has been cleaned, has a full stomach and has no health problems, it becomes almost impossible to figure out why he is crying, and parents feel quite helpless in the face of this situation. However, the first condition of calming a baby is to understand why it is crying. In this direction, the restlessness of the little ones can be eliminated by trying various methods.

How can you calm your crying restless baby? What are the methods you can use for this, we meet you in this article.

What Methods Can Be Used to Calm a Newborn?

Crying for a newborn baby is as basic a need as sleeping and feeding. Because the process of adapting to the new world after birth is quite difficult for them and babies express all their troubles by crying. The moments of crisis will gradually decrease as they learn different ways of expressing themselves such as laughing, making eye contact, making a sound. However, since they use it as a communication tool in the first year of their lives, crying situations are quite common in babies. Sometimes your little one may not calm down even though all their needs are met, or parents may have difficulty calming their constantly restless baby.

Things that can be done to relieve the restlessness of small babies are as follows;

Psh Pshshh sound method:

The cuddling method, which is mostly preferred when putting the little ones to sleep, is the most effective tool used to calm babies. If your baby is restless, frightened, hurt or crying, hold him in your arms and shake him gently and pat him on the back or butt while rocking. This sound will make him feel peaceful by reminding him of the environment in which he is in the amniotic fluid in the womb.

Swaddling method:

As a tradition that has survived from ancient times, baby swaddling helps the little ones feel safe as if they were in the womb. Because when the baby is swaddled, it feels wrapped in a narrow space like in the mother's womb, and this gives the baby peace and serenity.

Be sure to pay attention to the following points when using this method:

Take care to swaddle your baby with the half swaddling style. Avoid full swaddling to avoid the risk of hip dislocation.
Stabilize your baby by the shoulders and arms so that his arms are parallel to his body, but close below the waist so that his legs can move freely.
Make the swaddle neither loose enough to open easily nor tight enough to disturb your baby. Never obstruct the blood circulation.
Choose the cover or fabric you will make swaddle well. Prefer a fabric structure that does not sweat and leaves no lint.

Prone and side lay method:

When your baby is awake, lay him on his side and face down on a hard surface or on your arm with his head in your palm. Restless babies feel more comfortable lying in this position. In this application, do not forget to turn your pup's face to the side to make it easier for him to breathe.

Shaking method:

Another method that reminds babies of their time in the womb is the shaking technique.

When your little one is feeling restless, hold him in your arms and shake him gently with a certain rhythm, moving left and right or back and forth. Be careful not to shake your baby.

Breastfeeding method:

Especially in the newborn period, the thing that relaxes babies the most is the sucking reflex. In this way, they have the opportunity to establish skin-to-skin contact with their mothers, their feelings of confidence increase and they relax. When they are hurt, afraid and tired, they find peace in the breast. Therefore, breastfeeding is important not only for feeding babies but also for making them feel safe and peaceful. In cases that prevent breastfeeding, a pacifier suitable for the palate structure can also be used.

You can apply these effective techniques to relax your baby one by one, or you can apply them in a certain order in difficult moments when they are not effective alone. (Swaddle, cuddle and slap while shaking)

In addition, although these methods are recommended for newborns, they are useful techniques that can be used for babies aged 0-6 months who have not yet fully gained their mobility skills, that is, their abilities such as rolling, turning and crawling are not developed.

Reasons for Babies to Be Uneasy and Ways to Calm Down

So why would a baby be restless?

When you're hungry
When the bottom is dirty
when you're scared
when he's sleepy
When you're tired
when it hurts
When overexposure to stimuli such as light, sound
During growth periods (Attack weeks)
when you want attention
When you don't feel safe
When there is any discomfort such as gas pain, rash, reflux, colic
When he goes out of the routine he is used to (When any innovation is added to his life, such as moving, traveling, changing caregivers)

As a result, your baby cries when he is hungry, sleepy, soiled, afraid, bored and wants attention, when he is hurt, in short, while conveying his many emotions to you. If you can reach the source of the unrest, you can more easily determine the method you prefer to correct this situation and you will be more successful in this way.

First, try to stay calm if the baby is restless and crying. When parents are nervous, babies also feel this tension and are filled with stress. So the way to gain calmness is to stay calm.
Try making skin contact. The smell and warmth of the mother will have a positive effect on your baby.
Try to give your baby a warm bath, especially if he has troubles caused by a problem such as gas pain, diaper rash and it hurts. You can calm it down by taking advantage of the soothing and relaxing effect of water. Taking a bath will also provide a transition to a more comfortable sleep and increase the quality of sleep. Avoid bathing him when he is very hungry, very full or sleepy. This may bother him even more.
Massage your baby's body with soft touches by making use of natural aromatic oils or olive oil. It will relax and relax by reducing the tension in your body.
Talk to him in a soft tone of voice. Tell stories, sing songs, chat. Your voice, which he has known since his mother's womb, will calm him.
If he has a favorite sleeping companion or plush, do not leave him or her with him. Try to get his attention by making fun of him with his toy.
Breastfeed a lot. You will find that breastfeeding and breast milk reduce your baby's pain, provide him with a secure hug and comfort.
Take him outside, take a walk, and keep him outside so that he can see the surroundings.

Most importantly, make sure that your puppy's restlessness is not caused by a health problem. Consult a doctor for crying that lasts longer than 2 hours.

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