Coping with Crying Babies

If your baby cries a lot, try some of these suggestions:

• Let your baby suckle. If they are bottle-fed, try giving her or him a dummy.

• Cuddle or stroke your baby.

• Hold them close, gently rocking and swaying, talking and singing.

• Gently rock your baby in the pram or take them out for a walk or drive.

• Find things to look at or listen to such as music, a baby rattle, or a mobile above the cot.

• Give your baby a warm bath.