Get close. In societies where babies are always worn or toted in carriers, there isn’t as much crying or fussiness. This traditional wisdom seems to translate well in our world, too. Research has shown that babies who are worn or carried for at least 3 hours every day cry less than babies who aren’t toted as often. Not only does wearing or carrying your baby give her the pleasure of physical closeness to you (and after 9 months of constant closeness, that may be just what baby’s crying for), but it may help you tune in better to baby’s needs.
