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Jake’s father, Jimmy, told me he tried the Cuddle, but it
wouldn’t work. I reviewed each step of his technique and
discovered he was doing almost everything right, except
his swinging was too wide. Rather than sliding his knees
an inch from side to side, he was going twelve inches with
each move. These wide swings didn’t get Jake’s head
jiggling enough. Once he made the motion fast and short,
the swinging calmed Jake almost every time.

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Sucking
Sucking is usually the easiest “S” to get right. But if your baby rejects
the pacifier, here’s how to change his mind:
Calm him first. Most babies can’t take a pacifier while they’re
screaming.
Try different brands. Some babies prefer a particular pacifier
shape.
Use reverse psychology. Gently tug on the pacifier as soon as
he begins to suck it. He’ll resist you, and the more you play
this game, the sooner you’ll train his mouth to keep a good
long grip on the binkie.
Becoming a Cuddle Expert: Practice Makes Perfect
If at first you don’t succeed—you’re running about
average.
M. H. Alderson
Remember, this technique has worked for millions of years, so even if
it doesn’t work perfectly the first few times you try it, you’ll definitely
get the hang of it if you keep practicing. (In the beginning, it’s best to
practice this technique with a doll or when you and your baby are calm.
It’s harder to learn when you’re exhausted and your little angel is
making noises that could shatter glass.)
Parents aren’t the only ones who improve with practice. As you get
better, your baby is getting better too. Bit by bit, he’ll learn to recognize
what you’re doing—and that he likes it.
Patience is especially important if you’re starting these techniques
when your baby is already six to eight weeks old. It may take several
tries for you to learn them and then several more tries for your baby to
unlearn his prior experiences and begin to get used to the 5 “S’s.”
However, if you persevere you can still be one hundred percent
successful!

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Main Points:
Three ancient colic cures proven to be true paths: massage,
fresh air, and extra warmth
Effective remedies for four medical causes of infant crying:
allergies, constipation, feeding problems, reflux
A look at four unproved colic treatments