"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.