11 Genius Ways to Help a Baby Stop Cr@ying
such as siblings playing or dishes banging. Just keep the volume low. According to the National Institutes of Health، research shows that white-noise machines could contribute to hearing loss if they're too loud and too close to a baby for long periods.
6. Change the Scenery
Jessica White، of Smyrna، Georgia، swears that her fussy baby could sense when she was getting stressed. "That's when I knew it was time to hand her off to my husband or Grandma،" says the mother of two. If she couldn't change caregivers، White would at least move to a different environment. "Going from the nursery to the patio or kitchen was sometimes enough to snap her out of the crying spell،" she says.
Why it works: "A new location to focus on may be all a baby needs to change her mood،" says Dr. Rivers.
7. Work Out the Stress
Kate Motz، a mother of three in Sunnyvale، California، would plan to exercise in the evening. "As soon as my husband walked in the door، I'd hand him the baby and head to spin class to clear my head،" says Motz.
Why it works: Exercising releases endorphins، feel-good hormones that can improve your mood. It also takes your mind off your munchkin for a while so you can focus on your own body، which can give you back a sense of control، says Dr. Rivers. And the "alone time" may de-stress you enough to head back into the fray and have more stamina to manage the crying calmly.
8. Get Out of the House
