Crying & Soothing

When Baby is crying and inconsolable, it can break your heart. (That, or make you want to reach for a glass of wine. Just kidding. Kind of.) Comfort your little one like a pro so that everyone can relax.
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Mom Cradling Baby
22 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
A 10-pound mass of human creates a lot of noise, and new parents feel pretty inadequate when they can't stop the crying. There's help! Experts ... Read More
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Baby Comfort Essentials
At your wit's end trying to figure out how to soothe your baby? Our slideshow will show you just what you need to make Baby (and you!) more ... Read More
Mom and Crying Baby
Decode Baby's Cries
Ever wonder what your child is trying to tell you? Now you can find out! Decode your baby's cries from the innovative Dunstan Method program to ... Read More
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Month 1 Worry: Is It OK to Let My Infant Cry?
In Baby's first month, there may be a lot of wailing! Our pediatrician discusses whether all that crying is worth worrying about answering ... Read More
Photo of a Baby Sleeping With Pacifier
Pros and Cons of Pacifiers
Paci, binky, soother ... the baby pacifier is known by many names, beloved by many babies, and much agonized over by parents. Know the pros and ... Read More
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Rub-a-Rub-Rub: Infant Massage We Love!
Make room on the massage table! Massaging your baby may improve his sleep and build his immune system—and that's just the beginning. ... Read More
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When Baby Won't Stop Crying
Nothing can make a parent feel more helpless than when a baby won't stop crying! Read on for information that can help you soothe a crying baby. ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 10: The Mystery of Colic
As hard as it is to hear, colicky babies' excessive crying is, well, normal. Here's why, and how you can cope with the mystery of colic. ... Read More
Sick Baby
Your Brilliant Baby in Week 13: The Myth of Spoiling Baby
Afraid you might spoil Baby if you dotingly attend to her cries? Don't be, say researchers. Here's why comforting your baby when she's sad ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 19: Prefering Music to Talking
It's a natural reaction to pick up Baby and start singing softly—and research shows your voice in particular has an incredible calming ... Read More
Newborn Baby Crying
Your Brilliant Baby in Week 5: Crying to Gain Your Trust
Knowing what’s normal about your baby’s tears can help you better meet her needs. This week, learn the why’s of Baby’s cries. ... Read More
7 Common Questions About Formula and Colic
Wondering how best to care for your formula-fed baby? Think your infant has colic symptoms? You're not alone! See what our expert has to say ... Read More
Are You a Super Baby Soother?
Are you a super baby soother? Test your knowledge of comforting baby with our quiz.
Baby Colic Symptoms and Remedies
Do you wonder if your baby might have colic? Learn why colic's causes are so mysterious and how to tell if your infant has colic. ... Read More
Baby Massage: A Beginner's Guide
Baby massage is a therapeutic and beneficial practice that provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your baby to bond, relax, and have fun ... Read More
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