It doesn't really matter what you chant, as long as it's repetitive and matches the beat of your dance. Gradually lower your voice as your baby begins to quiet. And he will. Bodily function noises. Horrific contorted faces.
Spontaneous belly flops onto the nearest hard surface.
Finally, there is a positive outlet for the physical gags you've practiced since childhood. He also makes bulldog faces. Blount recommends any song by Ray Charles, as he contends it's the swaying motion, not the song itself, that will soothe. Wear your baby Place the baby in one of those front-loading slings . If they're not in pain, hungry, tired, or wet, they don't want to be held, and they don't want to be rocked, then let them cry, at least for as long as you can stand it.