Witching hour: It just might be the most challenging time of the day. That that window between dinner and bedtime where kids are wound up, parents want to wind down, and it feels like the longest hour or two ever. And although the term witching hour is most commonly applied to newborns and babies, kids of all ages seem to be extra sensitive at this time.
Here are some ideas for getting through witching hour for kids of all ages.
How to get through newborn and baby witching hour
Don’t bother checking the clock?you’ll know it’s witching hour when your baby is inconsolably fussy.
How to get through it" First, rule out the usual suspects, making sure she isn’t hungry, wet, bored or overstimulated.
Keep your baby close (frankly, they probably won’t let you put them down during witching hour anyway), and hold them forward-facing so they can see what’s happening in the home or out a window. You can also try comfort nursing in a dim room or wearing baby in a carrier while wandering around the house. If the temperature is favourable, go for a little stroll to get some fresh air. A change in temperature or environment is sometimes all baby needs to calm down. Babies also sometimes respond to a change in smell, so try passing your little one off to another caregiver. Some parents say turning on the range hood fan calms their baby, which makes sense, as white noise can be soothing, especially to newborns.
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