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Soothing & crying
Gentle ways to calm a crying baby — reading cues, the witching hour, colic and PURPLE crying, and soothing techniques that respect both of you.
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Colic and the period of PURPLE crying
Long bouts of crying in the early weeks are exhausting but normal, and they pass — here's how to cope and keep your baby safe.
SoothingBehavior
Soothing a crying baby
Crying is how your baby talks to you — check the basics first, then try a few gentle calming tricks, and remember it's okay to put your baby down safely and take a breath.
SoothingBehavior
The 5 S's: a calming method for newborns
How the 5 S's — swaddle, side/stomach hold, shush, swing and suck — work together to soothe a crying newborn, and how to use them safely.
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