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29 ways to soothe a fussy baby

Fussy Baby

• Are baby\'s basic needs met?

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• Feed baby

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• Change baby's diaper

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• Put by down for a nap

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• Burp baby

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• Is baby in good health?

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• Help a gassy baby

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• Bicycle baby's legs while she lies on her back

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• Lay baby down across your knee and gently rub his back

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• Ask your pediatrician about infant gas Drops

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• Check for fever

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• Ask your pediatrician about infant pain reliever for fever

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• Relieve teething pain

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• Offer baby a teething ring or toy to chew on

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• Ask your pediatrician about using infant Reliever teething

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• Does baby want to cuddle?

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• Hold baby close, possibly skin-to-skin

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• Swaddle baby

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• Wear baby in a wrap or carrier

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• Offer baby the comfort of a pacifier

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• Would baby like some motion?

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• Gently bounce or swing baby

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• Take baby for a walk in a stroller or baby carrier

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• Go for a car ride

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• Place baby in a baby swing or bouncy chair

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• Does baby need some sound?

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• Make a "shushing" sound close to baby's ear

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• Turn on some white noise

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• Play some music or sing to baby

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• Is baby physically uncomfortable?

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• Check baby's temperature-is she too hot or too cold?

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• Undress baby, in case a clothing tag Clothing material is bothering him

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• Go outside and get baby some fresh air

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• See if baby is over-stimulated

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• Stop making eye contact

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• Remove toys and other stimuli

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• Dim lights

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• See if baby is under-stimulated

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• Talk to/interact directly with baby

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• Show baby toys and household items

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• Baby still fussy?

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• Talk to your pediatrician to rule out any medical issues.

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