1. Baby slings and carriers
2. Dancing (with quick little moves up and down)
3.
Infant swings
4. Rhythmic pats on the back or bottom
5. Hammocks
6. Rocking in a rocking chair
7.
Car rides
8. Vibrating bouncy seats
9. Bouncing on an exercise ball
10. Brisk walks
A Bonus Eleventh Technique—
The Milk Shake
This method may sound odd, but you’ll be amazed how well it
works:
1. Sit your baby on your lap (facing to your left) and place your
left hand under his chin like a chin strap.
Lean him forward a
little so his chin rests solidly in your hand.
2. Slip your right hand directly underneath his buttocks.
3. Lift him straight up into the air with your right hand; he’ll be
leaning forward a tiny bit so his head will be cradled in your
left hand a few inches in front of his body.
4. Now, with your right hand,
bounce him with fast (two to three
times a second) but
tiny (one to two inches) up-and-down
movements, like you’re making a milk shake.
The Milk Shake is also a great way to burp your baby—and build
