Friday, August 15, 2008

Tips for Crying Babies

I remember hearing about a woman named Priscilla Dunstan aka "the baby whisperer" she could decipher any baby's cry. I decided to research a little bit more into her discovery. You can view the video here http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=47974.

This is what I've discovered in my own little one

Rubbing eyes,face,pulling hair or ears,says Oww cry that usually means she is tired.
Nyah- The N is emphasized and she won't stop crying, usually means she's hungry or tired.
Eh,eh- needs to be burped or has gas
Aowh- A is really emphasized means she has to pass gas or is uncomfortable
Heh eh- wet diaper or needs a diaper change

Don't worry all little ones are different and soon you will be able to decipher your baby's cries.

I'm going to clue you in on the top things you MUST HAVE/KNOW when you have a baby

-How to burp your little one
-Bathing your little one
-Feeding your little one
-Consoling
-Swaddling

These are all important in your child's development and the bond that is forming.

Need to have
-Food-Formula or breastmilk
-Bottles
-Nipples
-Microwave Sterilizer or some form of bottle sterilizer
-Diapers
-Bassinet or a Sleeper if your baby is sleeping with you
-A few pairs of clothes, onesies,socks
-Mylicon (if your baby is gassy)
-Burping cloth
-Changing pad
-Diaper Bag
-Baby bath tub
-Bibs
-Wipes
-Blanket
-Bottle and Nipple brush

Burping Baby-
There are several ways to burp your little one and each little one is different.
1. Burping by patting lightly or rubbing on the back with your baby over your shoulder
2. Burping your baby by laying baby on your lap and patting lightly on the back
3. Supporting your baby on your lap and placing hand in c shape underneath baby's chin and lightly patting baby on the back or rubbing.
4. This works for me, placing baby over the shoulder so that chest is near shoulder, arm supporting baby's bottom and using other hand to pat baby on the bottom.
5. I also found that this work for me, holding baby in a sitting position supporting head and moving baby so that baby is sitting up but waist is moving in a circular motion.

If you hear a bubbly sound it is probably because your baby has to pass gas or needs to be burped.

There are many ways to burp your baby and it doesn't matter which method you choose as long as you burp your little one. You will have a happier, less fussy baby. If your little one is fussy and crying, make sure you evaluate everything listed above and care for his or her basic needs. If you have done everything above and your little one is still crying, it might be best to consult your pediatrician. It is important to be patient with your little one and to keep trying to console them. If it gets to be too much for you leave your baby in a safe place,such as a crib and leave the room for a few minutes. It is good to take a breather so if you have family members or friends you can call that would be good.
I remember hearing about a woman named Priscilla Dunstan aka "the baby whisperer" she could decipher any baby's cry. I decided to research a little bit more into her discovery. You can view the video here http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=47974.

This is what I've discovered in my own little one

Rubbing eyes,face,pulling hair or ears,says Oww cry that usually means she is tired.
Nyah- The N is emphasized and she won't stop crying, usually means she's hungry or tired.
Eh,eh- needs to be burped or has gas
Aowh- A is really emphasized means she has to pass gas or is uncomfortable
Heh eh- wet diaper or needs a diaper change

Don't worry all little ones are different and soon you will be able to decipher your baby's cries.

I'm going to clue you in on the top things you MUST HAVE/KNOW when you have a baby

-How to burp your little one
-Bathing your little one
-Feeding your little one
-Consoling
-Swaddling

These are all important in your child's development and the bond that is forming.

Need to have
-Food-Formula or breastmilk
-Bottles
-Nipples
-Microwave Sterilizer or some form of bottle sterilizer
-Diapers
-Bassinet or a Sleeper if your baby is sleeping with you
-A few pairs of clothes, onesies,socks
-Mylicon (if your baby is gassy)
-Burping cloth
-Changing pad
-Diaper Bag
-Baby bath tub
-Bibs
-Wipes
-Blanket
-Bottle and Nipple brush

Burping Baby-
There are several ways to burp your little one and each little one is different.
1. Burping by patting lightly or rubbing on the back with your baby over your shoulder
2. Burping your baby by laying baby on your lap and patting lightly on the back
3. Supporting your baby on your lap and placing hand in c shape underneath baby's chin and lightly patting baby on the back or rubbing.
4. This works for me, placing baby over the shoulder so that chest is near shoulder, arm supporting baby's bottom and using other hand to pat baby on the bottom.
5. I also found that this work for me, holding baby in a sitting position supporting head and moving baby so that baby is sitting up but waist is moving in a circular motion.

If you hear a bubbly sound it is probably because your baby has to pass gas or needs to be burped.

There are many ways to burp your baby and it doesn't matter which method you choose as long as you burp your little one. You will have a happier, less fussy baby. If your little one is fussy and crying, make sure you evaluate everything listed above and care for his or her basic needs. If you have done everything above and your little one is still crying, it might be best to consult your pediatrician. It is important to be patient with your little one and to keep trying to console them. If it gets to be too much for you leave your baby in a safe place,such as a crib and leave the room for a few minutes. It is good to take a breather so if you have family members or friends you can call that would be good.

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