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How to Calm a Fussy Baby: 6 Foolproof Tips for New Parents
As new parents, how can we support our babies through extended periods of fussiness? What really works when our little ones seem unhappy and just can’t seem to be consoled?
In this blog, I’m tapping into my experience as mama and postpartum doula to share some foolproof strategies (and a bonus tip!) for calming a fussy baby: ruling out basic needs, incorporating movement, skin to skin, adding water, switching things up and getting outside.
Why I Became a Postpartum Doula
This is my story about how I became a postpartum doula.
In March 2020, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Olivia. Little did I know that soon enough, I would be experiencing the most challenging period of my life. My postpartum experience was rocky, to say the least. I was exhausted, confused and severely sleep deprived. Now, I am grateful that it led me to discover my new path.