The Soothing Positions (6:40)

Babies cry less when we attempt to respond to their crying-it doesn’t mean we always figure it out, and it doesn’t mean that sometimes it may be appropriate to put them down when crying-however, for the most part we get happier smarter babies when we respond to their crying in a nurturing manner in the first three months.

There are many holding tricks to soothing a newborn. Watch as Erica demonstrates a few positions that can help your baby get more comfortable in the early months of soothing.

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