You can also lay your little one on an inclined bouncer the gentle bounces your baby makes when they wiggle and move may provide some comfort. The rhythmic motions may help soothe your baby. Help rock-a-bye some of the crying away by placing your baby in a swing with a slightly inclined seat. Rest your baby’s head between your chest and chin, sway back and forth, and softly serenade them with a slow song. If you’re sitting, you can also softly massage their belly with your legs. While they’re awake, position your baby facedown on your lap or across your arm and gently massage their back. Place their head on your forearm and cradle their belly with your hand.
While your little one is awake, lay them on their side against your stomach and make skin-to-skin contact. However, safety is a priority, and it’s recommended that babies always be placed on their backs to sleep until they are one year old.īut if back sleeping is keeping your baby (and you) up, talk to your pediatrician about trying some of these colic hold, carry, and resting positions that have been shown to potentially calm colicky babies. If your baby has colic and cries intensely when they should be sleeping, it may be tempting to let your little one sleep whichever way makes them most comfortable. What is the best sleeping position for a colicky baby? Back sleepingīack sleeping is always recommended.
