Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell them apart, and what to do

Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by furyofantares on Saturday February 19, 2022 @08:44PM (#30402429)

Here's one that always worked for me from about 6mo to 18mo: If she was crying and I played Hamilton on my phone, she'd immediately stop crying. Then I'd figure out that had been wrong and solve the actual problem for her.

This was a 100% thing, it felt like magic, but of course I'm not gonna dole it out as even remotely likely to work with another baby.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by EdwardDiego on Sunday February 20, 2022 @01:52AM (#30403771)

For my oldest child, it was Dominion Road by the Muttonbirds[0], that calmed him, and only that. It was sheer luck I found that out.

But, after having more children than you could fit in a regular car, I've realised that each child is an entire bag of quirks that don't apply to others.

[0]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCpXp6o8dnk

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by progre on Sunday February 20, 2022 @03:06AM (#30404106)

For mine it was Ensigns of Victory by Winterfylleth. My wife would say i was Perfect Day by Lou Reed. I never had any luck with Lou Reed.

[ Parent | on HN ]