Baby Is Crying More
"Why is my baby crying more?"
Healthy, full-term babies start crying more at this age for reasons not well understood.
  • Excessive crying can be associated with postpartum depression, adding formula or giving up breastfeeding
  • Having skills to calm your baby decreases crying AND increases parent confidence.
Newborn's Amazing Abilities
Babies have amazing abilities to participate in the calming process. Practice this step-by-step calming process and discover what works best for your baby.
  • Use your sing-song voice.
  • Bring baby's hands to chest.
  • Gently sway baby.
  • Swaddle baby for a few minutes.
  • Help baby suck finger or breast
Breastfeeding Tips
Proof that breastfeeding is well established:
  • Baby regains birth weight by 2 weeks.
  • Baby continues to gain 1/2-1 oz per day.
Baby's two-week growth spurt causes more frequent feeding, which increases your milk supply.
Website: HUG Your Baby