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Unlock The Secret To Instantly Calming Your Baby With The 5 S’S
Do you want to become an expert baby-calmer and help soothe your crying child? Learning the five “S”s of baby-calming is a skill that will provide you with the knowledge needed to do just that!
With enough practice, you’ll soon be an adept in The Happiest Baby on the Block techniques, capable of calming even the fussiest babies.
These five “S”s will not only help you understand why babies cry so much, but also teach you what to do about it.
From understanding why shushing can work wonders for fussiness (hint: it reminds them of being in the womb) and discovering why smart stimulation for premature births is key; everything you need to know is outlined in this book.
Moreover, from learning why bouncing babies are happy babies to even mastering skin-to-skin contact for calming tips, these sections serve as invaluable resources for those looking for some peace and quiet!
The Need For Constant Care: Babies Are Born Too Early And Rely On You To Respond To Their Cries
Babies cry because they’re brought into the world before they’re physically ready.
That’s because babies are born with rather large heads to accommodate their big brains, and if they stayed in the womb longer than nine months their heads would be too big and they’d get stuck in the birth canal.
As a result, human newborns are much more helpless than other animals – they can’t turn on their own or even burp without assistance.
So, when a baby is hungry, cold, needs a fresh diaper, or simply feeling afraid, it will cry as its instinctual response to seek attention and care.
Though parents may worry about “spoiling” their child by responding to every cry, that’s not possible at such an early stage of life – instead it’s important to nurture it so your baby will feel safe when you’re around.
Indeed, crying has been linked to increased breastfeeding problems and even crib death – so showing your love should be your first action when your baby begins crying.
The 5 Best Ways To Calm Your Fussy Baby: Swaddling And The Side Position
Babies are naturally born with a special calming reflex.
It’s what protects them during their final month of pregnancy, preventing them from moving around too much and becoming stuck in a potentially dangerous position.
After birth, this reflex remains in effect, though you need to learn the art to properly trigger it.
That’s where The Happiest Baby on the Block comes into play.
This book will teach you the five strategies necessary to activate your little one’s calming reflex so that they can stay calm and contented even during stressful times.
You’ll learn about swaddling and the side positions, as well as shushing noise, swinging motion, and sucking thru pacifiers or feedings – each of which must be used to suit each baby’s own needs for maximum effectiveness.
With these five secret strategies, parents can help keep their babies safe and serene!
Unlocking The Key To Soothing Your Baby: The Double ‘S’ Of Swaddling And Side Position
Swaddling your baby is a great way to trigger its calming reflex and soothe it.
By wrapping your baby up snuggly and simulating the pressure of the womb, you can help them relax and respond better.
It’s important to remember that swaddling should only be used for sleeping or crying episodes, and as your baby grows, their movements should be allowed more freedom.
The other S that can help trigger the calming reflex is keeping your baby lying on its side.
If they’re laid down on their back, their nervous system can interpret this position as falling – resulting in them flailing their arms in distress.
By making sure they stay laying on their side instead, you can prevent this from happening and help them feel comfortable again.
It is important to note that although the side position helps with calming down babies, it shouldn’t be done for long periods of time or during sleep, as this is actually considered a risk factor for SIDS.
Therefore, once you have swaddled your baby safely and helped them relax by placing them on their side, then you can put them back onto their back before bedtime or naptime without any worries.
Soothing A Crying Baby: The 4 ‘S’S – Shushing, Swaddling, Swinging And Sustaining
When it comes to calming a crying baby, the “Four S’s” technique outlined in The Happiest Baby on the Block is an essential tool.
Shushing and swinging are two key components in breaking the crying cycle and calming your little one down.
Shushing involves making a ‘shhh’ sound at a loudness that matches your baby’s cries and slowly decreases as your baby quiets down.
This noise mimics what babies hear in the womb and can be enough to help break the crying fit.
Swinging can also help soothe fussy babies.
To recreate movement sensations experienced in utero, rock or bounce your baby quickly but with only small movements within inches of their torso, gently progressing to more gentle rocking to sustain calmness.
Keep movements slow and steady, taking care never to shake them, which can be harmful or even fatal!
Remember, when implementing these two techniques always ensure you support your child’s head and neck during any rocking or swinging motions – never leave it completely unsupported!
The Five Ss Of Baby Calming And Good Sleep Habits For Parents
One of the key parts of mastering the art of triggering the calming reflex is making use of pacifiers.
A baby needs to suckle for nutrition, so providing them with a clean, unsweetened and chemical-free pacifier between meals can work wonders in sustaining the calming reflex.
But be wary not to overdo it, since babies can become attached to their pacifiers around the ninth month.
When it comes to sleep, parents should also take into account that their own exhaustion increases risk of SIDs and that bedsharing increases this risk even further.
Instead, keeping baby in your bedroom will make nighttime care much easier but ensure they’re in a safe crib.
It’s also important to look out for signs of exhaustion and make sure you stay awake with help from good speakers rather than your iPhone.
Now that you know how best to use pacifiers and be aware of your sleeping routine for maximum safety, you too can enjoy many more calm moments!
Wrap Up
The Happiest Baby on the Block Book provides an actionable guide to soothe your baby and help them (and you!) get a good night’s sleep.
The key takeaway is that parents should use five methods to mimic the safe environment of the womb: swaddling, side position, shushing, swinging and sucking.
By doing this correctly in combination with appropriate soundscapes, babies can be calmed down into sleep and enjoy their new life outside of the womb just a little bit more.
In conclusion, this book gives parents helpful advice on how to soothe and care for their babies during the delicate first few months, whilst also offering much-needed solace for any straining ears from constant piercing cries!
