10 Ways to Calm A Crying Baby

Babies can be fussy and usually at inappropriate times, such as three in the morning, but understand these little ones can get frustrated and as overwhelmed as their adult counterparts.
If a child is unconsolable, start with the basics: clean diaper, food, burping, and security.
Notice if the child is more fussy when laying flat or if in a certain position. Even if the child isn't spitting up, this could still be a sign of reflux.
Then if all that is intact, here are ten things to try when all else fails:
1. Wrap her in warm blankets.
2. Use a front carrier. Babies find this very comforting.
3. Place the baby seat on top of a running washing machine. (Stay close, in case vibrations make the seat move.)
4. Keep a stroller in the house and walk the halls.
5. Sing. Lullabies work. (It doesn't matter if you don't think you can sing, the child wants to hear your voice. Plus, whether you sing a regular lullaby or something from your teen years, simply sing in a low, soft, and caring voice.)
6. Turn on some white noise - vacuum, hair dryer, static on the radio.
7. Go outside. The fresh air and scenery can cause a distration.
8. Take a drive, with the baby securely in the car seat. Do not put the baby in the front seat or leave in your lap!
9. Distract a bored baby by blowing bubbles - at a distance so the soap doesn´t land on him.
10. Bathe him. The warmth and water can be very soothing.

Understand, babies are learning their enviroments, so throwing a bunch of sensory things at them (noises, smells, tastes, touch, sight) can make them feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. Be sure if you need to use anything on this list, do it for at least 15-20 minutes and one at a time. Don't bounce the baby, sing to her, and rock her--pick one and stick with it. And set the timer because two minutes of hearing a crying baby can certainly sound like twenty.
Be sure too, if the parent needs a break, find someone trustworthy to watch the child and take one. The parent's stress will certainly feed into the child's anxiety.
Finally, if the child is repeatedly fussy, it may be time to speak to your health care provider. Of course, when you take the child in, he/she will prove you wrong by sleeping through the visit, but none-the-less, make sure there isn't anything else going on.