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Tips for Coping with a Crying Baby

Last Updated: September 26, 2008

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Parenting Tips for Your 1 Month Old Baby

  • While holding your baby with her head up and her feet down, rock and stop. Then rock and stop again. This usually will help her quiet down.
  • Rock continuously with your baby lying across your lap. This may put her to sleep.
  • Swaddle or wrap your baby in a warm, soft blanket with just her head uncovered.
  • Burp your baby gently to see if an air bubble in her stomach is making her uncomfortable.
  • Give her a pacifier. Sucking is soothing to many babies and helps them calm down.
  • Cure diaper rash by leaving the diaper off and wrapping your baby loosely in a blanket. Powder her bottom with cornstarch instead of powder.
  • Care for a crying baby in shifts. Take turns with your partner, a relative, or a friend so you can get a break.


Learn more about Your 1 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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