Baby Behavior

Never feel that you’re all alone if it seems like your baby won’t stop crying. While some parents brag about having a calm, relaxed and contented baby, other parents discover that their baby demands to be held, rocked or nursed to be quiet. We’ll show you some proven techniques for soothing baby, from rocking to swaddling to diapering.

Using a transitional object can bring comfort to your baby until they learn to soothe themselves. “Lovies,” “blankies” or other soft and small objects, capture your special scent and can help your baby settle down when you’re not there. We’ll explain how transitional objects work and how to use them with your little one.

As you get to know your new baby, learning to recognize signs of his or her hungry tummy is a must. We’ll introduce you to the “rooting reflex” and other common signs of baby’s hunger, hopefully, before crying starts!

Most pediatricians recommend introducing solid foods once baby reaches six-months old. But how will you know if your baby is ready? We’ll share a simple checklist to determine whether your little one might be ready to try solid foods.

Once your baby starts to display signs of readiness to drink from a bottle or a cup, we’ll show you a step-by-step process to introduce the bottle and establish a new feeding routine. You’ll be able to do it on your own, but a partner, nanny or family members can help with these straightforward techniques.

At some point during your breastfeeding experience, your baby may decide to refuse the breast when offered, even at their typical or expected feeding time. This is often referred to as a “Breastfeeding Strike.” We’ll show you how to recognize the signs of a strike, and what you can do to bring baby back to the breast.