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Calming a fussy baby can sometimes be easier said than done. Most times fussiness is a direct result of hunger, or discomfort from excess gas that results from not burping your baby properly. There are other times when your baby seems to cry and squirm for no good reason at all. When you're attempting to calm your fussy baby, remember that there are no cure-all tricks that work all the time, without fail. Some parents will come to find that one special trick works 95% of the time on their infant, but there will always be times when you just have to try everything until something eventually does the trick (or they get tired of being fussy). Things that can help: Running a vacuum cleaner, or hair dryer - Some parents have a hard time accepting this as an option, as both are extremely noisy and loud noise tends to wake babies rather than calm them. The fact is either can work marvelously and may work for you. Having a large variety of soothers, rattles, stuffed animals, carousels, etc. - This is an obvious suggestion, but the more variety you have the better. What works one time, may not work the next. On the same note: What didn't work on your fussy baby last time they acted out, may very well calm them now. Think of it in terms of having a variety of tools to get the job done. Sing to your baby - Start of singing quietly, in a gentle and soothing tone of voice. If that doesn't work, don't be afraid to raise your voice. While you don't want to yell at your baby, they may find a louder voice more soothing, so don't be timid about raising the volume a little. Burp them gently - This is in case your infant still has some gas from their last feeding. Excessive gas can cause a great deal of discomfort for your baby. Watch The Clock If your baby continues to be fussy for several hours, with no end in sight, it would be a good idea to take them to the hospital to make sure everything is OK. While you don't want to jump to conclusions, prolonged fussy behavior may indicate the need for a thorough check up. Learn more about fussy baby plus other baby information articles.
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