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29 ways to soothe a fussy baby

Fussy Baby

• Are baby\'s basic needs met?

• Feed baby

• Change baby\'s diaper

• Put by down for a nap

• Burp baby

• Is baby in good health?

• Help a gassy baby

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

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

• Ask your pediatrician about infant gas Drops

• Check for fever

• Ask your pediatrician about infant pain reliever for fever

• Relieve teething pain

• Offer baby a teething ring or toy to chew on

• Ask your pediatrician about using infant Reliever teething

• Does baby want to cuddle?

• Hold baby close, possibly skin-to-skin

• Swaddle baby

• Wear baby in a wrap or carrier

• Offer baby the comfort of a pacifier

• Would baby like some motion?

• Gently bounce or swing baby

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

• Go for a car ride

• Place baby in a baby swing or bouncy chair

• Does baby need some sound?

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

• Turn on some white noise

• Play some music or sing to baby

• Is baby physically uncomfortable?

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

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

• Go outside and get baby some fresh air

• See if baby is over-stimulated

• Stop making eye contact

• Remove toys and other stimuli

• Dim lights

• See if baby is under-stimulated

• Talk to/interact directly with baby

• Show baby toys and household items

• Baby still fussy?

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