Our pediatrician recommended this baby soothing position that she used on her own kids. We thank her for demonstrating the move on Holden, and we did our best imitations of it at home, but it took some practice.
I’m glad we kept trying because it miraculously helped with tummy troubles and provided that soothing suck all at once, even before we introduced our future best friend, the pacifier.
Here’s how it’s done:
- Drape baby over adult thigh so he’s well-supported
- With hand nearest baby’s head, allow baby to suck on a scrupulously clean finger
- Pat baby on the bottom or back with free hand
- If you’re flexible enough, lean over and shush or something
The overtired daddy was mercilessly cropped out of the photo.
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Great Site! Thanks for posting the link on Maya’s Mom!
Cross my heart. This is the same position my PEDIATRICIAN suggested that I use to spank my son. Tells you how out of control the the three year old was at the check up. I did not ask HOW to spand him or even what he thought on spankings. I didn’t know whether to be angry or just plain embarassed.