Ideas for comforting your baby

• Cuddle, hold and comfort your baby in the security of your arms, he may just want some love form you.
• Offer a breastfeed, it not only will comfort your baby but will also relax you as it gives you some time out.
• Getting out, a change in scene can help everyone.
• For babies with an upset tummy, try applying gently pressure across their stomach.
• A warm relaxing bath in a warm room can also relax everyone.
• A baby massage with a few drops of olive oil rubbed between the palms of yor hand can be used, but remember to keep the room warm.
• Changing the nappy, with between free nappy times. The air will help dry up any rashes and the kicking movements and baby cycle exercises can help get rid of any wind that is trapped.
• A drive in car as noise and movement are soothing for babies.
• Raising the head end of your babies cot as was done in the hospital can help bring any wind up.
• Pre-warming the cot or bassinet with a heat pack can prevent a cold bed waking your baby,
• Music or continuous noise
• Rhythmic movements or patting can help as it can make the baby feel secure like it was in the womb.

Tied cues in a young baby

Sucking

Frowning

Yawning

Staring

Grizzling

Rigid limbs

Minimal movements and little activity

As time goes by you will know the signs your baby makes when he is tied, so when you see them why not try one (or many) of the ideas mentioned above.

Goodluck!