Why
Do Babies Cry? -- Explains why babies cry and suggests things to check
when a baby is crying, actions to soothe the baby, and ways to handle the
caregiver stress caused by crying.
Your New
Baby: What to Do When Baby Cries -- Information on why babies cry, signs
of colic, possible causes of colic, tips for remedy and relief, seeking medical
help, and coping techniques for parents.
Baby Basics: Handling the Crying
Child -- Looks at reasons for crying, the meaning behind cries, what to
do when babies cry, chronic criers, and dealing with frustration.
What to
Do when Baby Cries -- Provides information on why babies cry, why it is
important for parents to respond to cries, ways to comfort a crying baby,
and ways to stay calm when nothing seems to soothe your baby.
Infant
Crying: "I'm Trying to Tell You Something!" -- Principles of Parenting
publication. Provides information on why babies cry, figuring out why the
baby is crying, ways to soothe the baby, colic, listening to the baby, and
coping with the stress caused by crying.
"Getting
Off to a Good Start" -- An article in the first issue of the Good Bee-ginnings
newsletter series. Provides information on why babies cry, why it is important
for parents to respond to cries, and ways to stay calm when you are unable
to soothe the baby.
Comforting
Your Baby Doesn't Mean Spoiling -- Provides information on why babies
cry, why it is important for parents to respond to cries, ways to comfort
a crying baby, and the dangers of shaking a baby.
Are You
Spoiling Your Baby? -- Information on why parents should respond to their
baby's cries and ways to soothe your crying baby.
Am I Spoiling My Baby? -- Why parents should respond to their baby's cries.
Colic -
What It Is and What to Do -- The characteristics of colic and ways to
soothe a colicky baby.
Your
New Baby: When Will Baby Sleep All Night? -- Information on normal sleep
patterns/needs of infants, how to help baby sleep, what to do when baby cries,
and asking for help.
How Can I Get My Baby to Sleep
Through the Night? -- Information on the reasons babies wake up during
the night, why parents should respond to babies' needs/cries during the night,
and ways to respond to and help babies go back to sleep when they wake up
during the night.
Tips for Teething Babies -- Timing of first teeth and how to soothe the pain.
Thumb
or Pacifier? -- Looks at why babies suck their thumbs/pacifiers and safety
when using pacifiers.
Attachment:
A Lifelong Commitment -- Information on how babies use crying and other
behaviors to communicate and develop a secure attachment with their parent/caregiver.
Looks at what parents/caregivers must do to develop a secure attachment/relationship
with their baby.
Never Spank
a Baby -- Information on the meaning of discipline, gaining your baby's
trust and meeting her needs, normal baby behaviors, and what to do when you
get frustrated or upset.