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How to Handle Evening Fussy Times...like a Pro!

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Creative ideas for those moments when all of your normal soothing strategies just aren't working.


Evening Fussiness

  1. Babies are taking in so much stimuli during the day, that they are often overwhelmed as the evening comes and your energy is starting to dwindle

    • Plan to have nothing else that needs to happen during the "fussy evening time"

    • Remind yourself that your baby came from a place of low light, less noise, and fewer tactile opportunities...this is normal development

    • Caretakers may feel more exhausted at night, causing tension in their bodies that babies can pick up on...what can you do to feel more relaxed?

      • Accepting that this fussiness is developmentally appropriate and will pass-- can help your body release tension


  2. Start a discussion with your support circle to create more outside support for evenings

    • Who can come to help in the evening?

      • If others are helping during these fussy moments, find a place where you can't hear any crying or consider listening to music with noise canceling headphones

    • Is there an option to hire help for the 'witching hour'?

      • Contact a postpartum doula or infant support specialist


  3. Create realistic expectations for evenings

    • What can be accomplished earlier in the day

      • pick one thing that you need to do each day and tackle it early

        • maybe start dinner prep at 9am...eating is definitely a need :)


  4. Mix It Up

    • Tag teaming with a partner can be for shorter time slots...to preserve sanity

      • 3 minutes of baby dancing...then switch

      • 15 minute walks (with baby) if weather is good

      • 20 minute routine...repeat as necessary

        • bounce on stability ball with baby

        • bathe baby (sponge or immersive)

        • gentle baby soothing touch (infant massage)

        • dimly lit singing & rocking time

      • 30 minute drive (no one else can hear baby while in your car

    • Try this Mindful Movement session for a few baby soothing tips!


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