How Do You Deal With A Crying Baby?
Yikes! This is a stressful one. There is nothing worse than a crying baby. Something about that plaintive wail just sets the teeth on edge and gets the adrenaline pumping. This is the time that you need to be most relaxed to help your baby yet your shoulders are tense and your heart is racing! This article is primarily concerned with helping you deal with the stress and related challenges of a crying baby. For tips on how to soothe a crying infant, go to How to Soothe A Crying Baby. Here are some tips to help YOU stay calm. It isn’t easy, but we have all been there. And you can do this! • First and foremost, stay calm. Remind yourself that all babies cry and this isn’t about you. If you can remove your own anxiety from the situation and convey a sense of calm to the baby, she will often settle down on her own. • Reassure yourself that your baby is well. Check her diaper, her clothing and her temperature. Has she eaten lately? Could she be hungry? Is she over stimulated? Often, by worki
