Hold and comfort the baby often
Try gentle rocking or swaying
Walk with the baby in your arms or a carrier
Use white noise or soft background sound
Offer a pacifier if the baby accepts one
Burp the baby during and after feeds
Feed in a calm, quiet environment
Check for hunger, wet diaper, or discomfort
Keep the baby upright after feeding
Try tummy time when the baby is awake and calm
Gently massage the baby’s tummy
Move the baby’s legs in a bicycle motion
Swaddle the baby if they like it
Use a warm bath
Reduce stimulation like bright lights and loud noise
Keep a consistent soothing routine
Make sure the baby is not too hot or too cold
Review feeding technique and bottle nipple flow if bottle-fed
Consider whether the baby may react to something in the diet if breastfeeding
Talk to a pediatrician if crying is severe, persistent, or unusual
Seek medical help right away if the baby has fever, vomiting, poor feeding, blood in stool, trouble breathing, or looks unwell