100 Ways to Calm the Crying
Pinky McKay
2002
A practical, reassuring guide for parents of crying babies, offering insight into the many reasons babies cry and how to respond gently and effectively. Strategies include physical comfort, emotional attunement, sensory support, and self-care for parents.
Why It’s Included
It reframes crying as a vital form of communication and equips parents to respond with understanding. Particularly useful in the early weeks when crying can feel overwhelming.
Who It’s For
Parents of newborns and young infants in the first 6 months, especially during the fourth trimester and unsettled periods.
““Why do you need one hundred ways?”, asked an innocent mother-to-be as she browsed our book collection. Simply because the thing which worked yesterday will now be the worst possible thing to try!
While we all understand babies cry to signal needs like hunger, sleep or physical comfort, we find unexplained crying overwhelming. This book not only explains why healthy, happy babies will cry for extended periods every day and empowers parents to support, soothe and remain calm rather than constantly seeking a cause and solution.”
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