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Soothing Baby

Checklist for soothing a newborn safely: basic needs, contact, pacifier, swaddling, movement, parent breaks and warning signs.

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Basic Needs

Hunger checked★Rooting, hands to mouth, crying
Diaper checkedDirty, irritation or change needed
Temperature assessedNeck not too hot or cold
Burp triedIf uncomfortable after a feed
Sleepiness watchedYawning, blank stare, fussing
Illness consideredFever, breathing, vomiting, unusual crying

Contact

Safe hold★Head and neck always supported
Skin-to-skinWhile awake and with an alert adult
Calm voiceFew words, low tone
Lights loweredLess stimulating environment
Carrier consideredOnly if used correctly
Adults alternateWhen fatigue increases

Tools

Clean pacifier★Intact and age-appropriate
Safe swaddleFree hips and only before rolling
White noise lowAway and not dominant
Short routineSame simple steps
Objects out of cribNo soft toys or pillows
No forcingStop what makes baby more upset

Movement

Gentle rocking★Slow movements, never shake
Walk in armsIf the adult is alert and steady
Mat breakAwake and supervised
Bouncer limitedBrief awake supervised time only
Sleep on safe surfaceMove baby if asleep inclined
Stop if adult at limitBaby in crib, short break

When to Ask for Help

Different cry★Inconsolable or sudden
Breathing difficultyRetractions, odd color, distress
Fever or lethargyEspecially in the first months
Feeds reducedMuch less feeding or fewer wet diapers
Parent overwhelmedRage, panic or fear of losing control
Persistent doubtsPediatrician or health service contacted