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Windshield Wiper?
No. Jiggling motion does not set off the nausea center of the
brain. Dizziness and nausea are triggered by big wide
movements like driving down a curvy mountain road. Swinging
makes fussy babies feel more comfortable, not less.
5. If I put my baby in the swing too much, will it lose its
effectiveness?
Some babies love to suck, some need white noise to stay
calm, and others are only happy when they’re swinging all day.
Luckily, what babies love, they love all the time! That’s why
they never tire of milk, cuddling, or swings.
6. What should I do if my baby cries more when I rock him fast?
Your infant may keep yelling for a few minutes after you
begin jiggling him, since it can take a little time for him to
realize you’re doing something he likes. If, however, your baby
continues crying despite vigorous jiggling, check your
technique. Make sure your moves are fast and tiny, you’re using
loud white noise, he’s tightly wrapped, and, when he’s in your
lap or arms, that he’s on his side or stomach.
A Parent’s Perspective: Odes to Swings and Other Things

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A Parent’s Perspective: Odes to Swings and Other Things
Everyone knows that people can be moved to tears, but many parents
are learning that their babies can also be moved to happiness. Here are a
few babies who calmed once their parents got a little mojo happening:
When baby Noah began to cry, David tried burping him
by hoisting Noah onto his shoulder and lightly patting his
back. Despite David’s loving attempts to get a burp out,
Noah continued to wail.
Perhaps out of frustration or from some ancient
instinct, David started patting Noah harder. He thumped