When a baby cries, what should parents do?

3 things parents should do when a baby cries

1. Make a soothing sound

In the womb, babies are accustomed to hearing the mother's heartbeat, which is a constant sound. The mother's heartbeat will sound in the same rhythm and this will calm the baby down.

So, if at any time your little one cries, you can make or play a soothing sound. For example, holding the baby to the chest, listening to the sound of raindrops, listening to the mother's soft voice as a lullaby.

Apart from that, you can also try creating “white noise” sounds to soothe the baby. "White nose" is a sound combination of various frequencies. Examples of white noise are fans, hairdryers, vacuum cleaners and white noise machines

2. Shake the baby

Most babies like to be rocked gently. When the baby's body is rocked slowly, a cooler wind occurs. This condition makes the baby calmer. You can rock the baby's body while the baby cries while:

When traveling
On the rocking chair
The baby is put in a special swing
Take a walk in the bassinet

3. Try massaging or rubbing the abdomen

Gentle massage can make the baby calmer. You can use a special massage oil for babies. The oil used should be fragrance-free and very light on the baby's skin.

But remember, you also have to be careful when massaging your little one, any mistakes can be bad for him.

Sometimes, a crying baby also indicates that he is hungry or feels uncomfortable because the diaper needs to be changed. So, apart from doing these three things, make sure you know what your little one's crying means.

If your little one is hungry, immediately give him breast milk. That way, your baby will usually stop crying after you feed him.