一兒一女一枝花
俗話說，好記性不如爛筆頭。孩子們成長得太快了，有許多精彩的瞬間我都記不太清了。趁現在有點時間，抓緊記點。
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Tips for New Moms from Parenting Magazine:
1. ROCK
Why It Works: A baby’s developing neurological system isn’t able to tune out surrounding stimuli yet. White noise helps shut out everything else.
A Reality-Tested Twist: Jill turned on the tap in the kitchen to get a drink of water - and Timmy, 1 month old, stopped crying. Radio static worked equally well, and Timmy spent the first 3 months of his life listening calmly to nothing on the radio.
HELP FOR YOU: MOM SOOTHERS
Have An Out. Ask your partner, a grandparent, or a friend to relieve you before the situation becomes overwhelming. Or put the baby down in her crib for ten minutes and leave the room to escape her wails.
Don’t Feel Responsible! There is only so much you can do. If you’ve ruled out a physical reason for her crying and you’ve done your best to try to calm her, realize that this is something you just have no control over.
Take Care of Yourself. While your baby sleeps, forget the chores and take advantage of the quiet instead: Relax by taking a bath, chatting on the phone with a friend, taking a nap, or doing something you enjoy, such as reading or knitting.
MORE TIPS
“What Works for My Baby”
“My daughter stops fussing whenever I put her in front of a mirror. She also lightens up when I start dancing in front of her.” “When my 3 kids were young, my husband and I would take a washcloth, wet it with cool water, and wipe their faces and necks with it. Worked like a charm.” “All I have to do is pull out the camera and act like I’m going to take a picture – my 9-month old stops crying, and she’ll even smile sometimes.”
How Much Crying Is Too Much?
Although the average infant cries a few hours a day, that’s 5 minutes her or 10 minutes there. So if your newborn wails nonstop for more than 30 minutes, don’t hesitate to call a doctor, especially if the crying is accompanied by fever, vomiting, lagging appetite, or a change in frequency of bowel movements. But if your baby is just cranky, try the above reality-tested soothers.
Tried Everything? Tone It Down
You may be trying too hard. Some young babies don’t like to be handled as much and need to be left alone before being able to sleep. Most importantly, when you stumble upon a strategy that works for your baby, stay with it. Trying something different every five minutes can backfire if it over-stimulates her.
1. ROCK
Why It Works: A baby’s developing neurological system isn’t able to tune out surrounding stimuli yet. White noise helps shut out everything else.
A Reality-Tested Twist: Jill turned on the tap in the kitchen to get a drink of water - and Timmy, 1 month old, stopped crying. Radio static worked equally well, and Timmy spent the first 3 months of his life listening calmly to nothing on the radio.
HELP FOR YOU: MOM SOOTHERS
Have An Out. Ask your partner, a grandparent, or a friend to relieve you before the situation becomes overwhelming. Or put the baby down in her crib for ten minutes and leave the room to escape her wails.
Don’t Feel Responsible! There is only so much you can do. If you’ve ruled out a physical reason for her crying and you’ve done your best to try to calm her, realize that this is something you just have no control over.
Take Care of Yourself. While your baby sleeps, forget the chores and take advantage of the quiet instead: Relax by taking a bath, chatting on the phone with a friend, taking a nap, or doing something you enjoy, such as reading or knitting.
MORE TIPS
“What Works for My Baby”
“My daughter stops fussing whenever I put her in front of a mirror. She also lightens up when I start dancing in front of her.” “When my 3 kids were young, my husband and I would take a washcloth, wet it with cool water, and wipe their faces and necks with it. Worked like a charm.” “All I have to do is pull out the camera and act like I’m going to take a picture – my 9-month old stops crying, and she’ll even smile sometimes.”
How Much Crying Is Too Much?
Although the average infant cries a few hours a day, that’s 5 minutes her or 10 minutes there. So if your newborn wails nonstop for more than 30 minutes, don’t hesitate to call a doctor, especially if the crying is accompanied by fever, vomiting, lagging appetite, or a change in frequency of bowel movements. But if your baby is just cranky, try the above reality-tested soothers.
Tried Everything? Tone It Down
You may be trying too hard. Some young babies don’t like to be handled as much and need to be left alone before being able to sleep. Most importantly, when you stumble upon a strategy that works for your baby, stay with it. Trying something different every five minutes can backfire if it over-stimulates her.
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