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Following The Happiest Baby on the Block's 5 Ss to soothing a crying child!  Works like a charm!

Posted by kipper1128    Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:28 PM

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Pick your child up, love it, and remember babies to cry to torment us odds are if you are overwhlemed your child is twice as overwhlemed

Posted by FuzNet    Thursday, March 27, 2008 2:39 PM

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I always go into Finley's nursery, dim the lights, put on some soothing music (her nightime baby einstein) swaddle her up. Offer her the pacifier and then rock her and gently pat her back...works everytime! I try to make her as cozy and comfy as possible so she knows she is warm and safe.

Posted by Jhil26    Thursday, March 27, 2008 3:02 PM

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Each baby is different. Normally putting your child on your chest where they can hear your heartbeat works, it reminds them of the womb.

Posted by ugabrat@yahoo.com    Thursday, March 27, 2008 3:13 PM

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I always do the nuh-nuh hum and gentle sway. My mom used it when my sister and I were young, her aunts used it on them and I definitely plan to use it on my child. It is a tradition and guaranteed soother. The belief is the hum creates a quiet vibration in your chest that gets the baby to calm down. I've seen it work in two minutes, the most 15 minutes.

Posted by LadyCheena    Thursday, March 27, 2008 3:32 PM

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I usually pick my daughter up, give her her favorite blankie and either rock her or walk her around the room while singing to her. She usually calms down.

Posted by Heather&Bill    Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:27 PM

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I would love this for my son and daughter in law.

Their expecting their first child and I'm trying to help them out by winning nice baby gifts to make it more special for them...

Thank you...

Posted by camper223    Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:11 PM

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"ssshhhing" in the baby's ear works great! Worked like a charm for our first baby.

Posted by Bunamama    Thursday, March 27, 2008 11:18 PM

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I find that if I behave to my son the way I want him to be he will calm down.  I talk quietly, smile, make eye contact and stay calm - he will eventually calm down.  Gas drops and a gumdrop pacifier will also work when he is gassy or overtired.

Posted by chaebler    Thursday, March 27, 2008 11:37 PM

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los of love

Posted by shortygoldstein    Friday, March 28, 2008 5:50 AM

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Swaddle, shushing, side to side rocking, and sleeping on my chest all helped my daughter to feel calm and relaxed. It's amazing how well swaddling a baby helps them.

Posted by sirena1124    Friday, March 28, 2008 5:52 AM

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Patting the butt, not too hard, but just enough to give a good pat.  Combine this with a good secure hold over your shoulder, and babies fall right to sleep.

Posted by cooperl788    Friday, March 28, 2008 6:10 AM

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I find that rocking the baby helps tremendously!

Posted by cocoinvt    Friday, March 28, 2008 8:06 AM

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we turn on the exhaust fan in the kitchen. the white noise calms him down right away.

Posted by Jessyro    Friday, March 28, 2008 8:12 AM

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To wrap them up really tight and rock them. Also a car drive usually helps.

Posted by des692781    Friday, March 28, 2008 8:36 AM

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hold him tight and sing a song

Posted by mjeaustin    Friday, March 28, 2008 8:58 AM

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Not sure how my husband figured this one out, but he takes a tissue and lightly brushes her face and forehead with it.  It's amazing to watch how quickly she stops fussing and bats her eyes until she's either calm or asleep.

Posted by hmusick    Friday, March 28, 2008 8:56 AM

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to sing to the baby and pad the baby, and if the baby still cries, hold the baby in addition to singing and padding the baby

Posted by hnh2    Friday, March 28, 2008 9:07 AM

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I Check diapers first... make sure she/he is till not hungry... If all is well wrap him/her tight and cuddle.

Posted by ldlwaldorf    Friday, March 28, 2008 9:14 AM

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I Check diapers first... make sure she/he is till not hungry... If all is well wrap him/her tight and cuddle.

Posted by ldlwaldorf    Friday, March 28, 2008 9:16 AM

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My best tip (after checking that basic needs are met) is to just pick up baby and start walking!

Posted by PGASTL    Friday, March 28, 2008 9:18 AM

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My husband & I are originally from Texas & two-stepping to country music is one of our favorite things to do.  When my daughter was upset, we'd wrap her up & hold her between us while we danced in the living room.  She loved it & it was a great bonding experience for all of us.  She's almost 4 now & she still asks if she can dance with us!

Posted by hollyrashel    Friday, March 28, 2008 9:43 AM

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Having my first child in July so I'm about to find out! But I hear swaddling can be one of the best ways.

Posted by thepadlans74    Friday, March 28, 2008 10:04 AM

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I'm due with my first in July too.  But I know swaddling works like a charm!!!

Posted by kzweiss    Friday, March 28, 2008 11:00 AM

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the best advice i have been given is to sing to the lil' one in the belly.... then when she arrives, all you have to do is sing :)

Posted by Kays2greenwood    Friday, March 28, 2008 11:36 AM

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SWADDLING!  both my two girls were swaddled til they were about 5 mos which i know is longer than most babies but it truly comforted them!  i am due in june with my 3d girl and though it's my first summer baby i do plan on swaddling again ...  =) ... just trying to find the perfect summer swaddle blanket ...

Posted by LovEE    Friday, March 28, 2008 11:41 AM

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patience first   try to occupy baby with a toy   a rattle for instance

Posted by mverno    Friday, March 28, 2008 12:17 PM

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Every baby is different. Our child has been a blessing and swaddling will calm him down. He's 7 months and still has to be swaddled everynight to go to bed. By showing love and remaining calm a baby will eventually calm down. Good luck mommies and daddies!!!

Posted by RachaelSpreggers    Friday, March 28, 2008 12:41 PM

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Sing!

Posted by CraziKaty    Friday, March 28, 2008 4:50 PM

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Get in the car and drive! Although that's not too cost effective now!

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Posted by cezovski    Friday, March 28, 2008 6:14 PM

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Swaddling worked like a charm for us!

Posted by artsweet    Friday, March 28, 2008 10:24 PM

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rocking !

Posted by climbband    Friday, March 28, 2008 11:40 PM

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Hi,  With me, it depends on why the baby is crying. After checking for the basics  then I want to comfort my child. I have a family heirloom rocking chair. Rocking and humming seem to do the trick. Thanks.....Cindi

Posted by windycindy    Saturday, March 29, 2008 2:00 AM

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I'm glad I read the rules!

When my daughter was fussy,depending on if it was feeding time or after a feeding time, I would check her diaper or see if she was rooting for food. Then If neither was true, I assumed it was gas... as it often was, then I would bicycle her legs and push her knees gently to her tummy to help her pass the gas. She didn't like to be swaddled after she was two weeks old, so that trick never helped with my daughter, unfortunately... nor did rocking!

My suggestion for any new mom is to try everything under the sun and systematically discover what your child's likes and dislikes are. That helps you to find out what is wrong in short order!

Posted by milkmama    Saturday, March 29, 2008 2:26 AM

dqw5644

snuggling and a song

Posted by dqw5644    Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:37 AM

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Wrap baby in her favorite blanket walk and sing!

Posted by anaheim44    Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:18 AM

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Nursing, but it's backfiring on me... my eight month old won't go to sleep without it!

Posted by pielum    Saturday, March 29, 2008 3:30 PM

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I think different babies are best soothed in different ways. My two children responded to somewhat different things. My son enjoyed being swaddled, while my daughter couldn't stand being restricted in any way. My daughter was calmed by loud music, while my son always appreciated silence. My best advice is to listen to your baby and try lots of different movements, sounds and positions. Both of my children have been soothed by being walked back and fourth, as I'm sure most babies are.

Posted by lifeincircuit    Saturday, March 29, 2008 5:28 PM

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The Fussy Baby Dance...bounce to the right, bounce to the left, and 'shhhhh,' and 'shhhhh.'  Now pat the pat, and bounce, and bounce.  OK, walk it off.

Posted by Ali080605    Saturday, March 29, 2008 7:57 PM

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Connor was always a fan of the swaying and humming.

We would love love love to have a green wrap!

I added the contest to prizeatron too

http://www.prizeatron.com

Posted by angelaandmelos    Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:19 PM

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Of course all babies are different, but whatever your method it's always more effective if you are calm and relaxed (sometimes easier said than done!) An upset baby is not going to be easily soothed by stressed or frantic parents. So, take a moment to breathe and relax. If you are calm your baby is more likely to be calm.

Posted by ggbean    Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:13 AM

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swaddling is wonderful

Posted by nor_lou    Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:08 PM

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rocking, singing, listening to nature music, reading

Posted by Valentine99    Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:34 PM

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I would pick my baby up, cradle him, and sing him a lullaby that I wrote for him.  I would hold him close to me and just sing and it just calmed him down.  I still like singing him that song.

Posted by sass2be    Sunday, March 30, 2008 10:45 PM

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I don't have a lot of experience soothing newborns yet (that tune will change come October!), but I know that older babies and toddlers can be just as distressing when they cry.  They like it when real contact is made: quality eye contact and really talking *to* them, not just *at* them.  I think this helps little ones know that you're trying to ease their problems, not just get them to be quiet (which is just easing *your* problem!)

Posted by JuliannaHeiby    Monday, March 31, 2008 9:01 AM

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Pat the butt while holding them close.  White noise also works well.

Posted by ChefSarah22    Monday, March 31, 2008 10:26 AM

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Rest the baby's head against my chest in a quite room.  That way it can hear my heartbeat.

Posted by egreca    Monday, March 31, 2008 10:53 AM

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Cam likes to watch the fish tank as I rock her - she's out in no time.

Posted by Tarah716    Monday, March 31, 2008 11:18 AM

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I take my daughter in the car for a ride on the freeway. Works everytime!

Posted by mogrill    Monday, March 31, 2008 12:05 PM

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I heard that when I was a baby, my mom would put me on top of the washing machine. I loved the vibration... LOL!

Posted by AmandaDav78    Monday, March 31, 2008 1:31 PM

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My dad used to take me for a ride in the tractor and swears by it. I'm not sure that'll work in NYC where I live now, but, hopefully, in September when my first is born and my dad comes to visit, he can help us find an alternative.

Posted by shepmom0081    Monday, March 31, 2008 2:01 PM

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We used our wrap everyday for the first 3 months...need a new one for the next one!

Posted by itsMsAlbin    Monday, March 31, 2008 5:24 PM

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I always sing "Like a Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae.  Its magic!  As soon as  I start singing, he instantly stops crying.

Posted by missmellie4    Monday, March 31, 2008 7:03 PM

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Don't listen to people who tell you not to "spoil" your newborn!  Pick him up!  Wear him in a sling or wrap.  He will be a MUCH happier, content baby!

Posted by dansan826    Monday, March 31, 2008 7:46 PM

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When my neice would need soothing, I would swaddle her with flannel receiving blanket and gently rock her back in forth as I stood, it put her right to sleep!

Posted by TamTam624    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:36 AM

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when our baby was less than a month old she was just an angel and was so easy to care for...i had a hard time recovering from labor and with breastfeeding (woo~ the pain)...she ate, poop, and slept. From 1+ month til before she turned 3 months was the nightmare phase when she would be up from midnight to 6am crying nonstop. The only thing that soothes her is the sound of the blow dryer so I'd sleep with the blow dryer blowing all~ night next to us on the bed (probably a fire hazard but it got both of us some much needed shut eye). We tried everything else but nothing else worked (Happiest Baby on the Block's 5 Ss, white noise CDs, bathroom vent, etc) only the sound of the blowdryer did the trick. At 3+ months I nursed her to sleep and would put her down in her own room in her crib. If she wake up at night to feed then she'd eat with her eyes closed and then continues to sleep after feeding. Sometimes she'd sleep from midnight to 5am without feeding. At 4 months she got her bottom 2 teeths and started teething on the top soon after, I tried all kinds of teeth rings and none really effective to her satisfaction. I then thought of the idea of making frozen breastmilk popsicles and it worked like wonders. I didn't have to worry about what she was ingesting (unlike chew toys/teething rings) and it stayed cold (unlike teething rings that would burst if frozen therefore can only be kept cool in the frig and would warm up quickly after she puts it in her mouth). I would recommend this for any breastfeeding moms of fussy babies due to teething pain.

Posted by elwang2000    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:11 PM

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When my little  guy was a baby I would always sing the song from Dumbo "Baby Mine"  and just hold him tight.  He would fall asleep within minutes.  He is 5 and this still works.

Posted by sarahwaite    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:19 PM

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I am mom to four now grown babies, but the most effective way to soothe a crying baby is very simple:  cuddle them.  If they have colic, rubbing the back gently and humming softly into his/her ear helps.  I also breastfed all four of my kids, so sometimes that was all that was required.  I think just remembering how hard it is to be a tiny, helpless little person in a great big world and how much feeling loved alleviates that fear, is helpful.

Posted by futuregrandmaihope    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 6:23 PM

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I sing silly kid songs like "There's a hole in the bottom of the sea" and "I've been working on the railroad". Noah loves the way my voice goes up and down. It always makes his cries turn into coos.

Posted by nbunn    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:12 PM

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Works like a charm

Posted by Jenna6815    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:45 PM

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Again, Harvey Karp's book (and video) does the trick. Get the video out of the library. It is mind boggling how he quiets screaming newborns. It's all in the head jiggle, and it works!

Posted by kailuasummer    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:23 PM

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I THINK DANCING IN PLACE WHILE YOU SING TO A CRYING BABY WILL STOP THE CRYING.

Posted by strawberry3d    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:58 AM

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Gentle swaying while holding the baby against your chest on the side with your heart will usually calm the baby down.

Posted by bluevioletof2    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:22 AM

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When I kept my niece and she would cry I would whisper in her ear and she'd quieten down and eventually fall asleep in my arms. I say all sorts of sweet things like "You are so beautiful," and "I love you so much," over and over again and she'd relax and fall asleep. It worked like a charm. Now she's five and can't wait for her new cousin to get here! She will come up to me and make up sweet songs and sing to my growing belly.

Posted by LangSims    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 10:46 AM

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Swaddle the baby, then hold the baby in the football hold with the baby on it's side, lean the baby up against your hip and rock your hip back and forth. It works like a charm, I used to be a nursery nurse, and trust me it works!

Posted by KristenJcksn    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 2:13 PM

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Soften the lights do not wear bright prints or cover them with plain colors and swaddle the baby and rock. Do not look directly at them this is overstimulating.

Posted by **FutureMrsGarcia**    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:53 PM

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swaddling

Posted by maryjanyne    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 10:51 PM

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Holding your baby tummy to tummy in a baby carrier. I love my Kangaroo Korner fleece pouch.

Posted by HSlater351    Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:15 AM

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If its during the day and she is just fussy I like to hold her close, pat her butt, and walk or sway back and forth.  If i'm trying to get her to sleep then swaddling and shhhing in the ear seems to work wonders to quiet her down.  

Posted by Rubiakt    Thursday, April 03, 2008 2:45 PM

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I hold her and sit on my exercise ball and bounce.  She loves the motion and I don't get tired from having to stand.

Posted by April37    Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:28 PM

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Patience. After assessing the basics, diaper, temp, tummy, you sometimes need to realize that crying is just part of the parenting. Babies sense when you are stressed and that can only make matters worse. Take a dep breath and have patience and realize your little one may just need to clear his lungs:)

Posted by Julybridelkc    Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:29 PM

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Swaying and rocking...

Posted by dlrner    Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:55 PM

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swaddling works the best.

Posted by donnak4    Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:26 PM

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Be calm. Rub their back or tummy while singing to them and walking or rocking and hold them close to your heart rosans4@insightbb.com

Posted by rosannepm    Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:38 PM

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Swaddling has always worked really well for us. My little man also calms down when I rub his head. I like to just run my fingers through his hair lightly.

Posted by suziesmail20@yahoo.com    Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:58 PM

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Rocking the baby while singing a song! My mother told me that the song "Daddy will buy you a" always worked for me!

Posted by cream83    Saturday, April 05, 2008 2:05 PM

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pat baby's bottom while rocking him/her in a left-to-right motion with baby facing your chest.

Posted by squeak7    Sunday, April 06, 2008 11:36 AM

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find out first if your baby has a dirty diaper or hungry. then try to swaddle. my daughter had to be swaddled everywhere till about 7 months and noise.i ran the vacuum when she was napping so we didnt have to be quiet when she slept, but have patience try to find out what your baby likes. some babies like loud music. or white noise. some like the quiet.

Posted by mamajess    Monday, April 07, 2008 3:39 PM

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cuddles and singing

Posted by smccutcheon13    Wednesday, April 09, 2008 4:13 PM

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I nursed so nursing my little girl always did the trick. Bu after we weaned she would curl up in my tummy and lay her head on myshoulder and I'd pat her bottom until she slept. For her daddy, he'd put her in the carseat and drive until she settled.

Posted by makysmama    Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:50 PM

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cuddling!!

Posted by bethilyssa    Friday, April 25, 2008 5:50 PM