Know how to calm a crying baby

Know how to calm a crying baby Is the constant crying of the baby getting on your nerves? While, sometimes, it is easy to make a babiy stop crying with food, a diaper change or just the gentle touch of a mother, there can be times when it becomes intolerable. But don’t lose hope. It doesn’t necessarily mean that your fussy baby hates you. All it means is that your baby is going through something distrubing that you are unable to analyise. If the source of crying is not your usual suspects then start looking for signs of illnesses (fever or runny nose) and consult a doctor. But you may also use few common methods to calm your crying baby.Sing One of the tried and tested methods of calming babies is singing a lullaby or turning on some music. Babies find melodious sounds calming, comforting and relaxing. You may also play some music if singing is not your forte. Terrible singing can further cause irritaion.Rock the baby Rock the baby: You might have heard the phase ‘rock the music’. Now it’s time to rock the baby. Babies tend to feel uncomfortable if they are lying on the sheets for too long. Take him in your arms and gently move him from one side to another.Take them outside Take them outside: Babies also cry if they are bored. Staying inside the house all day can make them uncomfortable. If you feel that the outside weather is suitable for your baby, you can take him out for a stroll. The crying will stop as he starts enjoying the new environment.Wrap your baby in soft cloth Wrap your baby in soft cloth: Covering your baby with clean cloth will make him more comfortable and secure. Babies often wet their clothes, and this makes them uncomfortable. Even a rough line of clothing can cause excess crying. Try covering your baby in cotton or silk.Turn off the lights Turn off the lights: Lighting in your baby’s room should depend on his/her liking and behaviour. While some babies feel uncomfortable sleeping without lights, others are scared of excessive lighting. Try turning the light off and see if the crying stops.