Dealing with a fussy baby can be frustrating to a parent. Babies cry for plenty of reasons, including gas, hunger, sleepiness or discomfort. You can do several things to calm the fussy baby while still keeping your sanity. If you baby cries for more than three hours for three days or longer per week, she is considered colic, according to the Ask Dr. Sears website. Discuss colic symptoms with your pediatrician for further advice.
Step 1
Answer the baby's cries. According to the Ask Dr. Sears website, it is not recommended to allow your baby to cry it out. The baby may become withdrawn and have problems communicating properly with the parents.
Step 2
Keep the baby moving. Motion can often soothe a fussy baby, states "Parents" magazine. Use swings, strollers and car seats to move the baby around to calm him during a crying fit. Gentle rocking in your arms can also soothe an unhappy infant.
Step 3
Find sights and sounds that distract the baby. Mirrors, ceiling fans, aquariums and mobile are examples of objects that can visually appease a fussy baby. Sounds that can delight the baby include soft music, a vacuum cleaner, a white noise machine and the vibrating sound of a washing machine.
Step 4
Hold the baby often. It is not possible to spoil a newborn baby. If the child is fussy, comfort him with the use of touch, suggests the Ask Dr. Sears website. Some techniques include infant massage, cuddling the baby while nursing and taking a warm bath together.
Step 5
Take a time out. Constant crying can wear a person down. If you have a fussy baby, ask friends and family members for help. Arrange nights for others to care for the baby while you and your partner get a break.
