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The most effective technique we’ve found to quiet
Damian is putting him up on our shoulders and thumping
his back quickly and firmly. As he calms, we downshift
the intensity of the patting, bit by bit.
Vigorous movement also works, either in a rocking
chair or dancing from side to side. And, combining
rocking and patting is a winning combination for us that
never fails to settle him as long as he’s not hungry or wet.

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Although thumping your baby’s back may sound harsh, he’ll probably
love it, and it will also help him burp! As a rule, thumping should sound
like a drum, loud enough to hear across the room—but not in the next
room.
Is Jiggling Ever Bad for Babies?
Ken and Lisa were hesitant to jiggle baby Emily. Like
many other parents, they feared it would make her spit
up, get overstimulated, or even harm her. But when they
tried it, they were amazed: “We worried it would be too
strong for her, but it worked like a charm!”
Almost any mother with more than three kids has learned that fussy
babies settle fastest when they’re energetically bounced. And jiggling is
certainly much safer for infants than driving them around town with a
weary parent behind the wheel. However, for many first-time moms and
dads, this shivering motion may seem counterintuitive and wrong. When
I teach new parents my technique, they often ask in a concerned voice,
“I know it’s been done for millions of years, but are you sure jiggling
can’t accidentally cause Shaken Baby Syndrome?”
Fortunately, the answer is … No! No! No!
Shaken Baby Syndrome: The Big Difference Between a