Breastfeeding Pump 'n' Go

The Fussy Baby

During the first few months many babies have a fussy period-sometimes referred to as “The Happy Hours” or “Arsenic Hour”.  This can be especially trying for first time parents!  The fears that you will spoil your baby, or that your baby is manipulating you are common, but fear not!  neither of these is a major concern yet!

Every baby has a different personality.  They may be fussy for different reasons.  Are they hungry, over tired, over stimulated, lonely, uncomfortable, or just a high needs child?

Often, movement will calm baby, but it has to be a natural movement.  Their entire existence in utero was movement, they know it well and it is relaxing.          

CLOSE BABY BOOKS-OPEN YOUR HEART TO YOUR CHILD!!         

Baby is not out to get you.

Babies do not control or manage you     

Do not try to change baby’s personality

Take good care of yourself

Make sleep and rest a priority

Techniques:

Use relaxing ritual such as massage, then walk.

Usually prefer Mom but not always

Skin to skin nursing

Wear baby in sling or carrier

**One study found that babies who spent more time being held or carried-even while content-cried  the younger the baby the more dramatic the results: 3 extra hours of carrying reduced amount of crying in a 4 week old by 45%!**

Swing

Dip

Bounce

Use your favorite dance and swing to 60-70 beats per min.

Roll over beach ball

Bounce on knees

Walk

Colic carries

Arm drape-forearms press tummy, limbs dangle

Colic curl-Gently pump baby’s thighs

But wait!  Dad can help too!  His primary role is to teach baby that love and comfort are not necessarily associated with food.

<Previous Topic	Next Topic>
Is Baby Getting Enough?	Returning To Work