Trick 1: Rooting Reflex

This is a newborn reflex in which a baby turns her face towards the side on which her cheek is stroked. The baby perceives that food is being offered and calms down, but be prepared to feed her.

Trick 2: Warm Wipes

Most babies cry while their nappies are being changed. Moisten cotton in warm water before cleaning your baby's bottom. The baby will prefer it to the damp, cold cotton swab.

Trick 3: A Good Burp

While feeding, the baby also takes in air. A stomach filled with air is very uncomfortable. This is especially true when baby is agitated soon after a feeding session. Give the baby a good burp by simply holding the baby upright and well supported for 3 to 4 minutes. Hearing a burp sound is not important. What you do with your hands is also not relevant.Whether you pat the baby, stroke downwards or upwards or simply do nothing is your choice.

Trick 4: Change of Surroundings

Infants do not like to be handled or surrounded by unfamiliar faces. This invariably results in a crying spree because the baby feels insecure. The trick is to immediately move to a quieter surrounding. Even if you are at a party, moving to the corridor will help.

Trick 5: Tired Baby

Never over tire a baby. Keeping the baby awake in the hope that he will sleep through the night can back fire miserably. The baby will be over tired and will not be able to fall asleep and be excessively cranky.

Trick 6: Cuddling

Your baby craves your love and attention the maximum. Leave all chores and hug and cuddle your baby. Try to make eye contact and talk to the baby. This will help to calm the baby.

Trick 7: The Washing Machine

The washing machine has always been a time tested favorite ride for infants. If you have a front loading model place the baby on the top and run a wash cycle. The vibration calms the baby and you get the clothes washed. But remember NEVER leave the baby unattended.

Trick 8: Picture Books

How can infants have books? I have heard this question from many new moms. But babies love to look at big colorful pictures and it is great way to spend quality time with your infant as you browse through the pictures and talk to your baby. It will also inculcate a reading habit from a very young age.

Trick 9: Massage

Handed down through generations in our country is the tradition of baby massage. Everyone relaxes during a massage and so does baby. All new parents should practice baby massage so that they learn the strokes that the baby enjoys and they can use them when the baby is agitated and irritable. It works wonders in calming the baby and can be used many times during the day.

Trick 10: Blowing

And last but not the least, is blowing. Blowing gently on your baby's face, especially around the forehead will cause your baby to blink and look at you in surprise. This can aid in calming her.

Always remember never shake a crying baby because this can cause irreparable damage and even death.