could hear the beat of your heart, which is why she likes to be held close to you now. There are other repetitive noises that may also have a calming effect. The steady rhythm of a washing machine, or the noise of a vacuum cleaner or hairdryer may lull your baby to sleep. But never put your baby on top of a washing machine or clothes dryer, just supervise her on the floor, next to it. You can also download white-noise sounds or a white noise app for your phone, or buy a white-noise CD created for babies. These mimic the sounds in the uterus and may soothe your crying baby. Using massage oils or cream and gently rubbing her back or tummy can help to soothe your baby (Farrell and Sittlington 2009, Underdown et al 2006) . It may also make you feel better, as it's a practical way of reducing your baby's distress. Ask your health visitor about local baby massage classes. Try a different feeding position Some babies cry during or after feeds (DH 2009) . If you are breastfeeding , you may find that improving the way your baby latches on helps her to feed calmly without crying. If she seems to have painful wind during feeds, you could try feeding her in a more upright position . Burp your baby after a feed by holding her against your shoulder. If your baby cries straight after a feed, she may still be hungry. Let her suck