Crying & Soothing
Practical, sourced guides on crying & soothing for the first year.
Medically-informed · Sources: CDC, NIH, WHO, AAP
Crying & Soothing3 minThe crying curve has a shapeNewborn crying isn't random — it follows a curve. Total daily crying commonly starts climbing around two weeks, peaks n…Crying & Soothing3 minPacifiers: the honest briefSucking soothes — it's a genuine self-regulation tool. And pacifier use at sleep time is associated with reduced sleep-…Crying & Soothing3 minWitching hour: an owner's manualThe late-afternoon fussy stretch — feeding, fussing, dozing, waking, repeat — is so commonly seen it has a folk name. I…Crying & Soothing3 minOverstimulation: the reset routineLooking away, arching, splayed fingers, hiccups mid-play, fussing that escalates with more entertainment — commonly the…Crying & Soothing3 minTantrums before two: the previewTantrums often arrive well before the second birthday, and the reason is a mismatch: a toddler now has big wants, stron… 
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