How to Calm a Baby Down: A First Time Parent Guide

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Invest in Baby Toys – And Lots of Them

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Play Soothing Sounds

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  • Waves crashing
  • Rainfall in a forest
  • ASMR
  • Bird songs
  • Babbling brook
  • Crackling fireplace
  • Sounds that may happen frequently in your home (fan, humidifier, etc.)

Place the Crib Close to Your Bed

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  • Easier to tend to your baby for feeding, diapering, and calming if needed
  • A safer alternative to co-sleeping, also known as sleeping with your baby in the same bed
  • Comfortable for C-section parents who are in recovery

Examine Your Baby’s Eating Habits

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  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Spitting up excessively
  • Hives
  • Signs of pain in the abdomen (grunting, crying)
  • Eczema 
  • Wheezing or coughing
  • Watering eyes, runny nose, and/or stuffy nose
  • Swelling in the lips, throat, and/or tongue

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How to Calm a Baby Down 101: You Passed!

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