Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Janeen and more videos in the Baby Health category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com There's nothing more heart-wrenching—and, let's face it, sometimes nerve-wracking— than a wailing infant. Here are a few ways to soothe your sweet little crybaby. To complete this How-To you will need: A crying baby As much patience as you can muster A bottle for the baby (optional) A pacifier (optional) Music or noise that's soothing to your baby, like humming (optional) An exercise ball (optional) A warm bath (optional) And a baby toy (optional) Warning: No matter how frustrated you get, NEVER, EVER shake a crying baby—just a few seconds of jostling can cause serious brain damage. If you can't take anymore, put baby down in a safe place, leave the room, and let her scream while you calm yourself down. Step 1: Try to find reason Check all the obvious reasons the baby might be crying. In babies under 3 months old, crying is almost always a sign of physical need—she may be hungry or gassy or wet or hot or just plain uncomfortable. So offer a breast or bottle, burp her, check her diaper, make sure her clothes aren't pinching, and so on. Step 2: Offer pacifier or thumb Offer the baby a pacifier, help her find her thumb, or slip your own ...
