Down: Taken in 1999, less then a week after Austin was born. Now he suffers from the impact of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
"Shaken Baby Syndrome" usually happens when a caregiver is angry and loses control.
How to sooth a crying baby
Feed or burp the baby
Change the diaper
Make sure clothing isn't too tight
Make sure baby isn't too hot, or too cold
Next, try these techniques
- Take the baby for a walk outside in a stroller or for a ride in the car seat
Hold the baby against your chest and gently massage the baby
- Rock, walk, or dance with the baby
Be patient; take a deep breath and count to ten
- Call a friend or relative that you can trust to take over for a while, then get away, get some rest, take care of yourself
- Offer a pacifier
- Lower any surrounding noise and lights
- Offer the baby a noisy toy; shake or rattle it
- Hold the baby and breathe slowly and calmly; the baby may feel your calmness and become quiet
- Sing or talk to the baby using soothing tones
- Record and playback a sound, like a vacuum cleaner, or hair dryer