Settling Techniques: Hands off to in arms

Vocal/ musical (can be used with any others)

• Shhhing
• Singing
• Reading
• Talking
• Soft music
• White noise

In cot

• Stroking
• Stroking between eyes and down nose (can make them close their eyes)
• Rhythmic patting (baby or mattress)
• Rocking their body or bassinette/cot
• A tight wrap and/or tight sheets
• Firmly holding them still
• Staying in sight doing your own thing

In Carriers

• Car
• Pram
• Walk/bop/or sway with Baby in the baby carrier
• Bouncer

In arms

• Hugging baby upright or lying in your arms
• Bopping and/or swinging
• Feeding milk while sitting, or lying with Baby
• Hugging while bouncing on a fit ball, or rocking in a rocking chair
• Skin to skin hug

Sleep aids

• Dummy
• Comfort item (Age-safe)

Calming

• Baby massage
• Warm bath

Sanity aids (as required)

• Leave Baby in cot, take a moment to calm yourself
• Listen to an audio-book or podcast while hugging, walking, etc
• Call in back-up (husband, parents, friends)
• Take frequent, short, scheduled departures to do a calming mundane task