Question

My 19-day-old baby has been crying for several days as if scared, and even giving him Jinghong Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine) has not had much effect. What methods can I use to prevent him from being scared?

Answer

When a baby is scared, you can try the following methods to soothe them:

  1. Use verbal and tactile comfort by speaking softly and gently stroking their hair or back to provide a sense of security.
  2. Change the baby’s holding position, such as lying face down on your arm, gently swaying or patting their back.
  3. Distract the baby with subtle noises, such as the sound of a low-speed vacuum cleaner or a radio tuned between two stations.
  4. Apply massage oil to the center of the baby’s index and middle fingertips and gently rub for about 30-50 times to help soothe the baby’s emotions. If these methods are ineffective, it is suggested to use Qili San (a traditional Chinese medicine) to help the baby relax. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.