If your baby is crying incessantly and you are not coping well with the situation try using the five S’s to help calm your little one. The first S is swaddling, to swaddle a baby is to wrap a blanket around them in a special way to help mimic the womb. If you do not know how to swaddle check out some videos online. Swing is another one of the S’s, you can use a baby swing or you can swing baby gently while in your arms. It is not recommended to place the baby in a swing while swaddled, the baby must be properly restrained in the swing by using the provided seat buckles. Shushing is done by holding a baby near to your face and making gentle shhh sounds. THe shhh sounds mimic the wounds of the womb and help to comfort baby. Also, try laying baby on their side or stomach to help ease discomfort. If you lay baby down on their side or stomach you should stay with them and check on them frequently. Sucking is extremely helpful you can give your baby a pacifier, a bottle, or breastfeed them.