How to help a crying baby!

Nothing is more frustrating than hearing your baby cry and not knowing what to do. If your baby is crying first thing you need to do is take a deep breath and take a step back and assess the situation. Babies can cry for many different reasons. Crying is the only form of communication that have with you right now. Try these steps to try and calm your baby:

*Check the last time your baby ate, your baby might just be hungry again.
*Check your baby's diaper. If it's clean be sure to also check that there is no sign of rash. If there is then treat the rash accordingly.
*Check for fever. The best and most accurate way is with a rectal thermometer. They are made digital now and it's very quick and painless for baby.
*Check to see if your baby might be to hot or to cold. Feel your baby's head. If your baby feels warm, then you might consider taking off a layer of clothing. If your baby skin on his/her arms and legs are cool to the touch, then you might consider adding a layer of clothing.
*Also check that your baby's clothes do not have any irritating tags that may scratch his/her skin.
*Is your baby sleepy? When was his/her last nap? He/She might be sleepy and needs a nice quite place to relax. Sometimes to much noise can also over stimulate a baby and make them fussy.
*Rock your baby. Try fast and slow speeds to see what your baby likes. Sometimes babies prefer more of a swing and twisting motions from your waist rather than traditional rocking.
*Sing to your baby. Sometimes all it takes is your soothing voice to calm your little one. Don't worry about your singing skills. Your baby will not mind!
*Give your baby a warm bath. Sometimes a  nice warm bath will sooth your little one into peace and quite.
*Go for a car ride. There is just something magical with car rides that soothe babies almost immediately. It might only take one trip around the block to do the trick.

If your baby cries for more than 30-60 minutes straight and nothing is working, you should contact your doctor for further guidance. If your doctor gives you the okay to stay home it might eventually be a good idea to put your baby down in a safe place for 10 minutes while you take a much needed break. Don't be afraid to ask friends and family for help.