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22 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

 
By BabyZone Editors

A 10-pound human can create a surprising amount of noise—and new parents feel pretty inadequate when they can't stop the crying. There's help! Experts and experienced parents share ways to calm and soothe a fussy or crying baby.

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