on something In some newborns, the need to suck is very strong. Sucking at your breast while you are breastfeeding , a clean finger or a dummy can bring great comfort (DH 2009: 28-29) . Comfort sucking can steady a baby's heart rate, relax her tummy, and help her to settle. Give her a warm bath A warm bath may soothe your baby and help her to calm down (NHS 2010) . Check the water temperature before placing her in there. But bear in mind that this may also make her cry more. In time, you will get to know your baby's likes and dislikes. Don't demand too much of yourself If your newborn cries almost constantly, she won't do herself lasting harm (St James-Roberts 2008) . But it's likely to cause you and your partner a great deal of stress and worry. If she's unhappy and resists every effort to calm her down, you may feel rejected and frustrated (NCCPC 2006: 32) . But you are not the cause of her crying (St James-Roberts 2008) , so don't blame yourself. If you've met your baby's immediate needs and tried everything you can to calm her, but nothing's worked, it's time to take care of yourself: Put your baby in her cot and let her cry for a short spell out of your range of hearing. Take deep breaths. Put on some quiet music and let yourself relax for a moment or two. If you and your baby are both