Run a finger gently down from forehead along nose repeatedly to help baby go to sleep. This works especially well for newborns as it makes them close their eyes. After doing this for a few minutes our daughter would often drift off to sleep. Mother of Jasmine 5 months.
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Do any parents out there have any good suggestions on organising my day better? I feel like I never get anything done! Mother of Isla 3 months
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Describe the most effective method (s) you found for settling your upset baby, include babies age.
