5 Ways to Soothe a Newborn by Mimicking Your Womb + Reasons why Your Baby won't Stop Crying
WHY WON’T MY BABY STOP CRYING? Babies are supposed to cry, but maybe you’re wondering why it seems like it’s all the time. In this video, I’m giving you Dr. Harvey Karp’s 5 techniques on how to calm a baby. He has created soothing methods for babies that have proven to be the best way to soothe a baby by mimicking the womb.
But those methods aren’t enough we also talk about what is colic, how to soothe colic baby, gassiness, and how to relieve gas for babies. When you have the tools to help your baby, you will feel more in control of your baby’s seemingly out of control behavior.
Soothing a fussy baby is an important skill to have as new parents and along with it is swaddling a newborn, baby massage, gas relief for babies, and how to help a baby relax. All of these factors will help you know how to make Baby stop crying and even how to make a baby sleep!
By the end of this video, you’ll be a champion of knowing how to soothe a newborn!
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I always thought I'd have my mom around to teach me all about taking care of babies when the time came. My mom passed away a few years ago, and now my husband and I are talking about beginning to start a family. I felt scared and panicked when I realized the time was coming and I didn't have her around to ask questions. Your channel has been a lifesaver. It's giving me so much peace of mind. Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
sorry for your loss xx
My mom passed 8 months before my daughter was born and my in-laws are in the UK so it’s def it’s tuff but I’m grateful for the age we live in and the ease and broad range of information at our fingertips. Before the Internet I only imagine books and family/friends passed down “tips” were the limited sources where my mom as well as her mom would get their info from. Today we have tons of videos and groups etc so we are def super blessed for that. I just research and pick and choose what I like and what works! Good luck....
So sorry for your loss my mom passed away as well 7 years ago now and I now have a 2 week old. I definitely feel this comment !
@@saphirestoutemire6354 Thank you! I'm sorry for your loss as well. Best of luck to you, Mama! I know you've got this.
You single handedly got me through my pregnancy,birth and through the long sleepless nights! Thank you so much for creating the channel. I’m a teen mother and you’ve helped me so much throughout the whole process. I got pregnant as soon as I turned 18 and I don’t have a mother, I was lost. You helped find me💛
Dooood! I got pregnant a few months ago! Im only 12 but we got this ❤
This woman knows what she's talking about.
I love that you're calling your audience "Mama" Actually you're the first one who called me Mama. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and just starting to get familiar with the sound of it... 🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations Mama!!!!
I feel personally attacked 😂
Agree. Such an important word.
This video helped me out so much early this morning. I just had my baby 4 days ago and everytime that he started crying i was crying with him. Im a first time mom and all of this is new and overwhelming.
I feel you.. im first time mom as well to 7 days baby.. i was crying as well when my baby cry...
😭 my babys only 7 days today. It's been so hard, she cries only at night
Mine is 2 weeks old and I have cried more than my baby has. I’m breastfeeding and we had some tough learning.
Even I cry every now and then. It's really hard and mentally and physically draining
This is so hard, and no one gets it. With time, you get around to working with their crying. Once I understood, he is just communicating and not crying unnecessarily all the time.
Literally just got my baby to stop crying before seeing this video 😩 my son is a week old and we are adjusting well but he’s been throwing FITSSSS. This is right on time.
Aaaah! The I LOVE YOU massage is magic! My poor baby managed to pass gas and go back to sleep. Thank you. For ALL your posts. Really!
Yayyyy!!!!
Betsho Mokgatlhe I’m going to try because I think my baby has gas too :(
I came to this video in desperation, with my crying 3 week old who refuses to sleep all day, as the video was playing I was doing everything you recommended and I can not even believe that he went to sleep. I had tried a lot of the recommendations but it was the first time trying the side lying position with sway&bounce…it worked and I’m so thankful to you
You saved my life. From not knowing what to do to putting my fussy baby to sleep in 2 minutes, you helped me do it through a single video, crazy. The ssh shh sound and the putting him very close to chest just work like magic.
I’m not even a mom but I am binge watching all these
Same ❤️
I think I'm going to make videos for dads because I believe no one thinks we exit.
Bridget: With having had 6 babies all by vaginal delivery & had the 3 one with ‘torticollis’… she favored the left side grately & it was corrected over time by sleeping baby on te opposite side.. the less favored side. Initially baby fussed but we began doing so for 15 minutes & back to normal thereafter - extending the time opposite to Favored side. And tho it took a few weeks, this took care of 13:46 Torticollis. My sister in law was a Physical Therapist & we caught it early & am also RN & a midwife so by the 3 child Mama got the drift of the direction to follow.. Calm Mom makes for calmer babies so The best to all new Moms 🥰
thank you i really needed this ; my son is 9 weeks old and has been really fussy lately; been watching you since i was 36 weeks pregnant and your tips and techniques helped me through contractions, postpartum recovery and my milk supply so thank you so so much. i hope you consider doing a video on nipple shields ..weaning is so hard and i would love to hear your opinion on it .have a nice day
Thank you for all of your helpful videos! You provide information and insights that I could not find searching the web, really appreciate it!
So thankful to have found your channel! You are so knowledgeable and I love the way you teach and explain things! Wishing you and your family a magical Holiday!
That side lying hold while shushing was a life saver! Thank you
Such great advice
Loving the advice.
Loveeee how useful your videos are before I gave birth and now (40days pp) too!
I was actually searching for this today thank u I'm a new mama thank u 😢👍
So helpful thank you!
Perfect. My baby is 3 weeks old now!
Really love your videos, been watching you throughout my pregnancy and now my baby girl is 16 days old ♥️
First time baby daddy, thank you for your informational and well put together videos.
So helpful. Thanks alot 😊💗
You seem so sweet and nice, and it's clear you know what you're doing!! I'm currently 11 weeks pregnant and doing my best to prepare. Thank you for this!
So many great tips in this video! I'm yet to give birth and I know I will be referring back to this! Saved! Thank you so much Bridget, lots of this was new info for me. ❤
Thank you so much i had a safe and easy delivery and labor because of your tips, i gave birth september 7,2020
Thank you so much for the informative videos. I found this one to be very helpful
Sincere thanks Bridget for all your wonderful job. Thanks to your content we had an amazing delivery, first time mom here at 37 with a lovely baby boy. Continuing to watch your work on baby advices and they are amazing.
Wow this just helped me so much, thank you!!!!!!!
Yes ! Thank you for talking about chiropractic for babies !!! Not enough people do !!! It really works. My little niece had all the classic signs of subluxation and she only had to go once to a chiropractor and they fixed her right up. The colic crying fits stopped ! What a huge blessing it was ! She recently went back to a chiropractor at 4 years old and her spine looked amazing on the scan. Only had to have one little adjustment to her neck and she was good to go ! I’m such a fan of chiropractic. I can’t say enough about it.
Your videos are so so helpful, I'm a first time mom and have recently been battling with 4weeks colic baby. Got lots of tips, keep loading these great videos. 👏
This video helped so much! My 4 month old has been cranky all day and I guess it was the reflux. I swaddled her and kept her head higher than the belly and she has calmed
I love this show ❤
Through out my pregnancy 🤰🏽 im so thankful for her channel- I’ve been watching and learning everything I know from all her videos ❤️🥺
Thank you for your awesome videos! Just discovered your channel. Only watched a few things but you stuff is so helpful. I’m a few weeks away from having my second baby and I was trying to brush up on the basics to get ready for baby girl. Wish I would’ve found your videos a few years ago with my first! Sharing with my pregnant friend :) thanks for the helpful videos!! God bless
Thank you for this kind offering. Becoming a mom myself and I watched this tonight with my Fiance. We appreciate you! Read the comments from people that have felt the need to criticize you for just saying mama's. yuck.. sorry you have to read such lame replies to your beautiful gift. You're awesome.. keep shining!
Thanks helped a lot
6:28 - Thank you for leaving this part in. I love seeing humans make videos! Seeing you tongue twist made me smile lol.
What about a shout-out for the dad's? Haha watching this trying to console my newborn
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOOOOS!!! AND THIS ONE COMES IN SUCH A SPECIAL DATE FOR ME. (16/12). You're amazing and you don't even know how much, Bridget!!
Saving this to watch when i have free time! Thanks! I needed this with my 2,5 mo baby😭
Very useful video, gives a good ideas. Also I wanted to mention the importance of the physiotherapy in case the baby has torticolis, don’t send a baby to a masseuse unless is for relaxing baby massage. Therapeutic treatment always should be done for experienced professionals.
Thank You ❤
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. They are really informative and often times comforting for/to someone like me (first time mom). This video couldn't have been timed better! Just had my son on the 11th and I've found it emotionally difficult to find ways to soothe my newborn. This video gave me insight on what I could do to make life with my newborn a little less stressful! God bless you for this video! You're such an awesome person! 👍👍👍👍
Peds OT here. I would caution against seeing a chiropractor for torticolis. Chiropractors tend to focus on spinal / bone alignment whereas torticolis is a imbalance in the neck musculature, specifically the sternocleidomastoid muscle. I would recommend occupational or physical therapy not only to address the SCM tightness, but also to address other developmental milestones impacted by torticolis, such as visual motor integration (eye muscle control), grasping, eye hand coordination, postural control / strength, and more. An OT / PT will also assess for plagiocephaly (flat spot) and brachiocephaly (cone headed) to see if a positioning program will be sufficient or if further evaluation for a head orthotic is required. Love your videos - I love to watch them while pumping through the night!
I’ve been watching your videos during the last trimester of my pregnancy and you definitely helped me get through those contractions with your breathing and counting tips. I had an amazing and calm delivery thanks to your advice 💕
Me too i binged on her videos during Semester 3. I have a long labour at home but easy delivery at the birth center. Thanks to you. Now here i am re-watching the videos yo guide me with my little girl.
Hey Bridget, I've just given birth to my first son. I've been watching your videos since I found out I was pregnant back in July of 2022. You've been an incredible encouragement to me thank you. I have a request for a video. Can you do a video for new dads and maybe have your partners input? My boyfriend is having a little more of a hard time coping with the crying and is having trouble soothing our son. He's doing his best. If there's any advice you have it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'm a mom of two now. I just had a 4week early baby (covid pregnancy) And my oldest is five almost six! I love your videos they have helped so much with baby care!
I love you thanks !
So happy my chiropractor works with babies.
Cranial Sacral Therapy is another great resource in addition to Chiropractic care
Hello! Love your videos 💓 I wanted to know why my baby always want any cry for feed when she is awake? Or its normal
Can you do a video explaining what to do when your baby has reflux?
Hi Bridget, thank you so much for your videos. One thing i wanted to recommend each and every mom of a newborn, is to take her baby to an osteopath who's specialty is working with the newborns. Not a cheropract or massagist, only an osteopath! They check the baby and bring their whole body to a balance, and that includes all the body systems and internal organs. All babies have their little/bigger traumas from their position in the womb during the pregnancy, or those coused by the birth. It really worked well for both of my sons.
I am so happy I stumbled across your channel. I’m 5 weeks away from giving birth and I’m way less nervous about it due to your videos. So thankful to you mama as a first time mom. Thank you 🙏🏾
How did you birth go?
@@rjahood2473 it started out good but then after 48hrs of labor and my son's heartbeat dropping with each contraction I was having, I was scheduled an emergency C-section. In all honesty I should've waited a little longer before going to the hospital because I hate hospitals and probably would've been less stressed out. 😅😅 But at least there was a McDonald's in the hospital I went to 😂🤣
My baby was crying her eyes out and once she heard your voice she immediately fell asleep 🤷🏼♀️ what magic do you Possess
Thank you so so much 😭😭 He just wouldn’t stop crying or go to sleep. I started doing what you were saying as I was watching the video and it worked in 5 minutes
Can we use this technique on a new born with Pavlik Harness for DDH?
Vertical position and “shshsh” and white nose are the best remedy! 👍
Does it matter which side to do the "I love you" move?
Please how to deal with a baby who wants to be held all the time Video thank you
kate Yes please!!! My baby refuses to be put down.
Have you tried baby wearing? I put my daughter in a wrap carrier during some daytime naps as an alternative to the swaddle, and then she gets mama snuggles and I can get stuff done 😊
As a dad, I’m also watching your videos
Hi,can you advise when can we start the tummy time for the new born..?My LO is just 18 days old
My tip is 1) additionally you can see a cranio sacral therapist to adjust that neck for baby. I can attest from my first baby experience how powerful and 100% safe that can be. 2) budget friendly White noise option is KZhead, tons of white noise videos to lull baby for free
If your baby has Torticollis, Chiro is NOT best or safe option. Instead ask your pediatrician for a referral for a Physical Therapy Evaluation with a pediatric physical therapist who specializes with infants with Torticollis and is certified in infant massage as well. The PT will address soft tissue, alignment, AND development.
Thank you, but is there anything I can do to prevent my baby from teething sickness
Haha I was carrying my crying baby when I clicked on your video. It’s like you were watching me lol
If baby sleeps in AC, how much clothes under swaddle is recommended? Also, what if baby does not like hands inside a swaddle? I haven't swaddled my baby for maybe 5/6 weeks now, because she fights with her hands.
Any tips on hiccups??
Wow I already do the ssh sound. My son loves it, and I lay him on his side in bed/bassinet and carry him in side position sometimes for just a short time
This is a great video. I notice you said hold a baby upright for 15-20 mins after they eat to help with digestion, i never do that. Is that necessary?
" Hey Moms !" Dad watching the video - 😐
Hi Bridget! I was wondering about goat’s milk- how soon can lactose intolerant newborns start consuming goat’s milk? And do I need to seek out goat’s milk specifically for newborns, or can regular goat’s milk do the trick?
Goats milk still contains lactose. Less than cows' milk, but still contains it. A baby will have less of a reaction to goats milk, but there will still be an adverse reaction. Even adults with lactose intolerance are advised to avoid goats milk.
Till what age do you swaddle a baby?
When should I introduce my baby to a pacifier? He’s one week old, the lactation consultant at the hospital told me to stay away from them but there’s times where he’ll just make sucking noises or just suck on his hand so I try to give him his bottle to see if that’ll help and he’ll move away from it. I would like to try the pacifier though.
I shared this with my friend’s daughter to share with her husband who has no idea how to soothe a crying baby.
Hey mommas.... And papas!
I hate that my partner didn’t want me to swaddle baby and I was suffering from baby’s not sleeping. And finally I did it against father’s wish and now it feels better
This popped up when my baby was crying lol
sm.indigo same lol
Can you please do a video about transitioning a baby out of a swaddle? My 3 month old is starting to break out of hers at night and is starting to roll, so I know it's time. However, she startles awake immediately without her swaddle. She's a great sleeper, only waking up once per night (if at all), and I'm so anxious about ruining her sleep routine 😭
hi i know your comment was years ago. But how do u transition? my little does the same.. cannot sleep without being swaddled
@joyannalmacen9746 I got a transitional swaddle (we had the Love to Dream Swaddle UP transition bag) and used that for a month or two, then switched to a zipadee-zip sleep sack until she was old enough to sleep with a blanket. I have since had my second baby, now 15 months, and went straight from swaddling to the zipadee-zip and he did great with the transition. I hope that helps! Best of luck mama! :)
@@juliaisom9710 thanks so much for your response. I am currently struggling with my 4mos old little one. thanks so much!
My 5 week old baby don’t lie on his back at all . Nor like to sleep on the crib . He just want to sleep on my body . I tried to put him down he will wakes up straight away.Can u give me some tips please
I like how she automatically assumes it's only a mama watching this video I'm a dad with a one month old baby and I'm trying to give Mom a time to sleep also trying to figure out what may be wrong with my baby so I can help her sleep
Same
Ffs anothe snow flake, she's talking about motherhood, and one question, when men make video's about homw renovations, who do they adress to? Stop this whinning awready....
@@barbra1942streisand yes we get it, when a group is not included people bitch and moan about not being inclusive but for some reason when it's dads it's open season and no one cares. Its a legimitate comment because its not like only moms try to calm a baby down. Plenty of dads who do it too...
@@HamsterWheelGamingyou are still bitching and moaning. Its weird to want an online stranger to acknowledge you, get the knowledge you want and keep it moving
What do you do if they’re screaming full of gas and can’t massage? How do you relieve them by that stage
Do you have any videos for cradle cap and baby acne?
Did you manage to find anything that helps? X
Castor or coconut oil n no shampoo
breast milk.
Please include physical therapists who are all licensed to treat babies and some of which specialize and practice completely in pediatrics
My husband was listening to the part at the end about parents having a crying fussing baby, going to a chiropractor and returning with a different baby. He said, "Man, just because they are crying doesn't mean they need to trade them in for a new baby."
Dad humor on point lol
My 6 week old gets fussy after breastfeeding in the mornings and stays awake for 2 or 3 hours crying unless mami (Me!) rocks her around. In the afternoons, when dad is home, she bottles feeds, burps and sleeps with no fighting. We are changing bottles, formulas, Im adjusting my diet but I wonder if my baby is crying bc of gasses how come when I rock her, she calms down? And in the afternoons and evenings she is not fussy coincidentally when she is under the car of daddy. Is it really gasses or what? Im going nuts bc from 7am to 12pm I can’t do anything but try to make her sleep :(
Side laying is how my son falls asleep when he’s on my chest. He hates swaddles so much and it makes him scream his head off
Same!
I tried different swaddle technics and blankets nothing worked on my son. He fought the entire time and cried while being swaddled. Poor little guy he just wanted skin to skin cuddles 🥰
I've been enjoying your videos in preparation for the birth of my baby. The only thing about this particular video that I don't like is your advice on torticollis. If a baby has suspected torticollis, it is best for them to be evaluated by a pediatric physical therapist, not a chiropractor. It typically requires several interventions, most importantly parent education to help correct. In my experience, a chiropractor does not have the knowledge to effectively treat this condition.
I love your videos so much and I probably have watched all your videos. Since I just gave birth I am also doing some vlogging #dhanashreegiriamatya
My baby is 3 weeks old. No matter how long I feed him, he always cries if I don't latch him on. He is better with other people. Any advice
Thank you! My baby girl is 6 weeks old and since she’s been about 3 weeks old we’ve had terrible problems with belly. First of all she’s been gasy and/or colicky, secondly she has terrible reflux, to the point that I worry sometimes she’ll choke on her spittle. She also does the back arching when she’s feeding quite often and it feels like I’m fighting with her every time I breastfeed her. It’s emotionally and physically draining. Do you have any more tips?
My baby girl is 4 weeks and having similar issues. I’ve been trying to breastfeed with her head elevated and make sure to burp her but still having issues. I give breast milk mixed with formula 1 time a day at bedtime and I had to change brands and think that may be why. But the formula is supposed to be for sensitive stomachs??? I may try Infants Mylicon (gas relief medicine) if dr says it’s ok. Please let me know if you find anything that works for your daughter.
@@skybluecrafts5494 I can usually tell now during feedings when she starts getting uncomfortable and that’s when I burp her. Usually she ends up spitting a lot with the burp. I recently noticed that also the key is to see if she’s fine after this one burp/spittle, or is sth still bothering her. If she’s not crying and not actively going for the breast (she also refuses her pacifier then) I like to wait her out because usually she ends up spitting again before she’s ready to eat more. For nights in order to get all three of us opportunity to have a decent sleep I’ve been giving her sth called espumisan (but I’m from Poland so you might not have that). It’s drops that are supposed to help passing gas. I would say it helps most of the time. Other than that I don’t have any golden tips sadly.
Thanks for watching, Mama! Now, tell me- What's your favorite baby item?
I have a pile of baby carriers and I hope to have a baby who likes to be carried around in a carrier as I work from home and I have a lot I need to get done around here! Do you have any videos on baby carrying?
I'm a breastfed mum. I'm trying to give my 8 weeks old baby pacifier. But he keep spitting it out. Do I need to train baby to suck on pacifier?
Definitely the snoo bassinet! Such an amazing invention ♥️♥️♥️
The hatch and also the boppy lounger
Elephant pillow ❤🥰😍
What are your favorite newborn parenting/pregnancy/ birth books? I am pregnant and would love to know what you know!!
My baby cries every time I put him down only wants to be held and I’ve done everything you say in this video
“Hey mamas” >:( ma’am daddy trying to get homie to stop crying and be happy too
What if they are hot and fussing and can't use a swaddle? My baby is almost 3 weeks old and when he gets upset gets himself red & hot from kicking his arms and legs I try to stop them before he starts but sometimes it's papa who has him for the moment and then its hard to get him to calm down
Watch The Hold by Dr Robinson But for babies i think till 3 monrhs
Dad here. Sometimes my baby just needs that skin-to-skin. Works every time, almost. 😝