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There are five soothing techniques that are tried and true for calming a baby, known as the 5 S’s. “The principle of the 5 S’s is based on utilizing methods to create conditions somewhat similar to the womb, and helping to calm an infant whose brain hasn’t yet developed the ability to self-soothe,” explained Jenelle Ferry, M.D., a neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition and infant development at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Florida. The 5S’s include swaddling, side or stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking. Shushing mirrors the gentle sounds a baby hears in utero, like blood flow and mom’s heartbeat. “Shushing (literally making repeated ‘shhh’ noises) mimics this auditory environment, which essentially is like white noise,” said Dr. Ferry.
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