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Never Shake a Baby - Page 2


© Jeri Carr
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Apr 15, 2000


  • burp him (a baby can be burped by gently rubbing or patting his back while his head rests on your shoulder)
  • If you can't nurse him, try helping him find his hand or thumb to suck on, offering him your pinky to suck on (clip your nail short, wash your finger, and put it in his mouth with the fingernail resting on his tongue), or offering a pacifier.
  • Take baby for a walk outside.

    (For more ideas check out my article Calming a Baby.)

    If nothing seems to work, be assured that even an inconsolable baby will benefit from your calm closeness and warm, loving touch, but if you find yourself getting angry at all his crying, put baby in a safe place and take a break. Do whatever it takes to relax: splash water on your face, take deep breaths, drink something relaxing such as a cup of hot chamomile tea, call a friend. Hopefully a few minutes away will help you calm down, but if it takes longer, be sure to check on baby at least every 10 to 15 minutes. If you can, ask someone to come and help you care for him. Be sure to never, ever shake a baby.

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    2.   Mar 22, 2001 8:20 AM
    I think your article was a very good wake up call for someone in my life. I have been telling my fiance not to play so rough with our 1yr old daughter. He bounces her on his knee and I have asked hi ...

    -- posted by CTEIJAH2
    1.   Mar 20, 2001 6:06 PM
    I want to thank you for writing this article. It really touched my heart. When I was four months old, my father shook me violently. I almost didn't make it. I'm blind now as a result of the shaking. I ...

    -- posted by courage



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