Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby
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?Witching hour? is a bit of a misnomer: that torturous time of day when your kid fusses inconsolably tends to last longer than 60 minutes (and feels like an eternity). Thankfully, this nerve-shredding phase usually tapers off by six months.
1. Rule out the usual suspects, then repeat.
Is she hungry" Wet" Bored" Overstimulated"Â Try feeding her, changing her diaper, dancing or gently rocking her. You might hit on the magical solution. (And you?ll keep yourself busy.)
2. Change up the scenery.
Distraction can sometimes do the trick. Put him in a stroller and head out for a walk, or give him a warm bath. As white noise can be soothing, try running the range hood fan.
3. If all else fails, keep baby close.
Carrying her when she?s quiet can keep her calm and even prevent a meltdown. If that doesn?t work, pass her to another caregiver?babies respond to a change of smell.
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A version of this article appeared in our February 2016 issue, titled ?Crying Like a Baby,? pg. 39.
Read more:
How to soothe your baby like a boss
How do you calm a fussy baby" With the Imperial March, of course
6 ways to help your baby sleep through the night
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