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16 "Why Didn't I Think of That" Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

Dealing with a screaming baby can make you do crazy things—like calling your mother-in-law for advice. Put down the phone and read on.
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Head outside for a change of scenery.
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Give your baby a massage.
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Use your pinky as a pacifier. Just make sure to wash your hands first.
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Bounce your baby on a giant exercise ball. If you're feeling really ambitious, suck in your stomach while you do it to get some of your muscles back!
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Dance. The perfect opportunity to practice those "Dancing With the Stars" moves.
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Take baby for a car ride.
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Vacuum. If your baby likes the white noise, you might want to make a vacuum-sounds MP3—or just have really clean carpets.
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Lay your baby across your bare belly (or your partner's) for some skin-to-skin contact.
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Show him his screaming face in the mirror. If that doesn't crack him up ...
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Distract your baby with a fan mobile.
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Swaddle your baby nice and tightly.
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Give your baby some gripe water or Mylicon drops.
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Lay baby down somewhere that's toasty warm.
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Give your baby a bath.
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Your baby sometimes just wants a few minutes alone (sound familiar?). Put him down somewhere safe, and head into the other room for a breather.
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Wear your baby in a sling, a Bjorn or a baby carrier.
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What do you have to say about "16 "Why Didn't I Think of That" Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby"?
10/27/2008 - 9:40PM
Report Abuse 		Swaddle your baby in a nightgown or large shirt that you have been wearing so it has your scent on it
10/1/2008 - 10:25AM
Report Abuse 		Great tip, kaylee_gee. Like the baby whisperer!
10/1/2008 - 9:04AM
Report Abuse 		I heard that whispering in their ear works too. They can't hear what youre saying if they are screaming, so theoretically they will quiet down so they can hear you. Maybe you can whisper-sing to them.
9/12/2008 - 1:37AM
Report Abuse 		Great advice


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