5 ways to help mothers relax when babies fussy and cry

No matter how much you love your baby, there will be times when you will feel extremely stressed because you will hear the baby crying continuously. To get through this difficult period, try these tips.

1. Rest for a while

If you are the only one who has to look after your baby seven nights a week at times when your baby is fussy, you will definitely be under intense stress. Bad moods and stress not only affect the way you raise and take care of your child, but also affect your health and relationship with a partner. So, if there are two people, divide the task of comforting the baby equally (one hour on duty, one hour off, one night on duty, one night off, or whatever arrangement you find best). Changing the feeling of the mother's hand touching the baby (and different swaying rhythms) can sometimes help the baby feel calmer.

Then, make sure you both get some rest together from time to time, at least once a week. You can hire a babysitter or use a family member or friend to spend time alone. Going out to dinner, visiting friends, going to the gym, going for a massage or going for a walk is one of the ways to warm up and rest after a hard day of childcare.

If you are a single parent or single parent or spend most of your time living alone because your partner is away from work, you will need to call for help more often. Coaxing an infant to cry for long hours a day is something not everyone can do on their own. Ask a babysitter, family member or friend who will be happy to help you care for your baby. 

2. Give your baby a break

Crying is the child's only form of communication with loved ones. But once you have met all of your baby's needs (feeding, burping, changing diapers, comforting ...) without altering your baby's level of screaming, you can let your baby rest by bring baby down in his crib or crib a little (put baby's back down in supine position). Don't feel guilty if you let your baby cry for 10 or 15 minutes in the crib while you need to do something like lie down, check e-mail, practice yoga, beauty, meditation, watch TV, or read a few. page. This is even better if you are already feeling less frustrated and have more energy to pick up the baby again. 

3. Wear headphones or earplugs

To ease the effects of your baby's crying, use earplugs. The earplugs do not block the sound completely, but they also make you feel better. Put earplugs or headphones and you can relax. 

4. Exercise

Exercise is a great way to reduce stress. Work out at home with your baby early in the day, swim or exercise at a health club with childcare services, or walk outdoors with your baby in a stroller when fussy can help mother and child calm down. 

5. Confidence

You can cry on any shoulder: your spouse, your baby's doctor, your personal doctor, a family member, a friend, even a stranger in the parents chat room . Surely you will feel more comfortable and relaxed when you can pour out your feelings (and even tears) with someone. It's best to share it with others in the same situation, especially someone who has overcome this problem, which will give you more motivation to get through this difficult time. 

6. Seek help if you feel overwhelmed

Almost everyone was agitated by a baby crying continuously. But for some, the fact that babies cry all the time can become overwhelming. As a result, sometimes violence can happen. You may be more prone to this problem if you are suffering from postpartum depression. If you have thoughts of hurting your baby, such as if you feel like hitting your baby or hurting him in any way, get help right away. Ask a neighbor to babysit if you can, until you can control yourself. Then call someone who can help you - a partner, a relative, a close friend, your baby's doctor or your doctor. Even if your strong emotions did not lead to abuse, They can still undermine relationships with your baby and make you lose confidence in yourself as a parent. So you need advice and help immediately.