Soothing Your Newborn

The best way to calm your infant is by mimicking his environment in the womb.  Mothers have been doing this instinctively for years by rocking their babies, while holding them tightly next to their bodies saying "sh sh" in a rhythmic fashion. Others ways to mimic the womb include swaddling your baby, an infant swing, rhythmic and gentle rocking and bouncing, dim lights, limited noise, and your soothing voice.  Keeping your baby warm will help him sleep better.  A well rested baby is a calmer and happier baby.  Infant massage is another way to keep your baby calm and relaxed. There is a commercially available product called the Miracle Blanket. It is a swaddling blanket made to keep a baby wrapped up and comfortable.  Using the Miracle Blanket is one great way for you to help mimic the comfort of being in the womb for your baby.