Bonus features: Twenty-five questions and answers from parents; Three effective calming sounds: 1. Stop crying 2. Deepen calm 3. Prolong sleep.
Summary:
Dr. Harvey Karp demonstrates what he calls the five S's, techniques for calming crying newborn babies. The techniques used independently or together help simulate the conditions in the womb. They are swaddling, side or stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking.
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