Newborn Crying Guide | How to Calm a Crying Baby

Your newborn is crying. What do you do?

When your baby won't stop crying, it can be difficult to know what's wrong—or what to try next.

The Newborn Crying Guide gives new parents a simple, reassuring reference they can turn to when the crying starts.

Inside this 14-page digital guide, you'll learn how to recognize common reasons newborns cry, what calming approaches you can try, and when crying may be a sign that you should contact your pediatrician.

What's inside

10 common reasons newborns cry
Understand the everyday needs and situations that can contribute to crying, from hunger and tiredness to discomfort and overstimulation.

Gentle calming techniques
A practical collection of soothing approaches you can try when your baby is fed, dry and comfortable—including holding, rocking, talking, gentle movement and other calming strategies.

Gas & colic guidance
Learn about gentle, non-medication approaches for babies who seem uncomfortable with gas, along with realistic expectations around colic and persistent crying.

When to seek medical attention
Learn about warning signs that shouldn't simply be dismissed as "normal crying." For example, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to contact a pediatrician when a newborn has a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, among other concerning symptoms.

Safe swaddling & containment
Understand important principles for safer swaddling, including placing a swaddled baby on their back for sleep, avoiding overheating and stopping swaddling when the baby shows signs of trying to roll.

A safety note for overwhelmed parents
Caring for a crying newborn can become emotionally exhausting. The guide includes an explicit reminder about taking a safe break and asking someone you trust for help if you feel overwhelmed. Never shake or hit a baby.

Designed for real-life newborn days

This isn't designed to make you feel like you need to become a baby expert overnight.

It's a simple reference guide for those moments when you're tired, your baby is crying, and you need practical information you can quickly understand.

You'll know:

✓ What to check first
✓ Which calming techniques you can try
✓ How to think about gas and colic
✓ When crying may need medical attention
✓ Key safe-swaddling principles
✓ When it's important to step away and ask for help

Instant digital access

14-page PDF guide
Instant digital download
Created for new parents & caregivers
Practical, reassuring and easy to follow

Important: This guide is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Newborns can become seriously ill quickly. If you're concerned about your baby's health or behavior, contact your pediatrician or an appropriate healthcare professional. For an emergency, seek emergency medical care.