Calming your baby
April 20th 2008 11:34
I just thought I would write a very quick post to share something about settling Samantha that may work if you having problems settling your baby.
Samantha was teething tonight and there was a performance at bedtime. I gave her bonjela a cold teething ring everything but she had got to the stage where she was so wound up she couldn't calm down. After sitting holding her in a dark room for 20 minutes, she was still crying so I did what I always do as a last resort and that is sing the one and only lullaby I know. Hush Little Baby. As soon as I start singing she goes quiet by the time I have finished her heavy eyelids have almost closed. So I continue humming until she is back in her cot and not another peep has been heard since. Being self-conscious because I am such a terrible singer this has always been a last resort. I thought it was a coincidence that she stopped crying when I sang but now I am sure its she actually like my singing (everyone else runs for cover!) Maybe from now on it should be a first resort!
So if you have not tried it yet give it a go. Also if anybody knows any other lullabies I would love to hear them!
Samantha was teething tonight and there was a performance at bedtime. I gave her bonjela a cold teething ring everything but she had got to the stage where she was so wound up she couldn't calm down. After sitting holding her in a dark room for 20 minutes, she was still crying so I did what I always do as a last resort and that is sing the one and only lullaby I know. Hush Little Baby. As soon as I start singing she goes quiet by the time I have finished her heavy eyelids have almost closed. So I continue humming until she is back in her cot and not another peep has been heard since. Being self-conscious because I am such a terrible singer this has always been a last resort. I thought it was a coincidence that she stopped crying when I sang but now I am sure its she actually like my singing (everyone else runs for cover!) Maybe from now on it should be a first resort!
So if you have not tried it yet give it a go. Also if anybody knows any other lullabies I would love to hear them!
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Comment by Hazel Castillo
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Parent Adventures
Enjoy your number 1 fan!
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
My youngest (who is now 2 1/2) loved Baa Baa Black Sheep as a baby.
When he was born my daughter was 4 1/2 and my other son was 2 1/2.
It as amazing how the whole family as a reflex would break into song the second the baby started crying.
Whatever makes that baby stop crying.....
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Sara Dobson
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I love the fact that I can calm her with a simple song its nice. Isn't it nice to have a fan!
Hi Mrs M Thanks for dropping in.
A family sing song what a good idea I need to tell my husband that he is still self concious about singing.