Limiting or controlling stress in babies is very important. From the moment a baby is born, these young children experience a range of emotions that they do not know what to do with. The only way to express their stress is by crying or fussing. This can then cause even more stress for parents who do not know what to do with their baby. It is important to know that babies become stressed for a variety of reasons. The great thing about it is that in most cases they can be easily comforted.
Reducing stress in babies
- How should I deal with a stressed baby?
- Avoid stressful situations for the baby
- Simulate the womb, give the baby a safe place
- Keep yourself balanced to meet the baby’s needs
- Get to know your own child, he is unique
How should I deal with a stressed baby?
The parents themselves must remain calm at all times. It can indeed be unnerving when a baby is stressed. However, the more stressed the parents are, the more restless the baby will be as well. When a baby cries or makes noise, parents often have to think of the most logical things first; Is the baby tired, is he hungry, are there too many stimuli, does his diaper need to be changed, is it too cold or too hot?
Avoid stressful situations for the baby
Parents should be aware that certain situations or places can cause stress for a baby. For example, after a long car ride, they may whine or even cry. If that is the case, these types of situations should be avoided until the child has a better understanding of what is about to happen. For example, visits to the supermarket can also be stressful because of the many stimuli. If that is the case, these visits should be kept as short as possible or it is even useful to provide a babysitter. There are even babies who become restless when strange people are around. The only solution is again to avoid these types of situations until the baby is a little older.
Simulate the womb, give the baby a safe place
Just before he or she is born, the baby has spent about nine months in the ‘safe’ womb. Try to create a similar protective place where they feel safe. This can be done, for example, by wrapping the child in a blanket and holding them. In addition, the sound of the vacuum cleaner or hairdryer can also have a calming effect because they are used to the same sound waves from in the womb. Another classic remedy is of course the pacifier. But the ideal way to reassure a baby is to talk and play with him. A baby who knows and trusts his parents will calm down much faster than if that is not the case.
Keep yourself balanced to meet the baby’s needs
As mentioned earlier, the emotional state of the parents is at least as important as that of the baby itself. When they are anxious, stressed or depressed, they may no longer be able to fully meet the child’s needs. That is why it is important for parents to regularly talk to each other about their feelings. Every parent should also make time for themselves to relax and sleep. In addition, a balanced diet is also of paramount importance for a balanced emotional state.
Get to know your own child, he is unique
Of all the tips mentioned earlier, none is of course useful if the parents do not know their own child. Every person is unique, a child or baby is no exception. That is why it is important to learn to understand what signals the child is giving. This way, parents can better anticipate the child’s needs. Of course, it is not a very easy task. Of course, a baby’s cry or wail is not an abstract language. But over time, none other than the parents understand their child better than anyone else.
