101 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby - rhythm Babies respond to rhythmic sounds, patterns, and movements. Repetition becomes soothing as well as distracting for them.
Parents can create easy rhythm any time of day or night.
Pat Your Baby's Back Gentle taps on your baby's back while carrying or rocking can be reassuring. This is a different action than burping. Read Softly A calm voice reading a book, newspaper, or magazine is a way to engross your baby toward something pleasant. Reading is also a good practice for the development of speech and language as your baby grows.