Most new dads don't know how to soothe a baby, and it's more than likely not able to read the cues of your baby's cries that get him worked up. Instead, involve him in caring for the baby and teach him the tricks of the trade. Once he knows and understands what's making your little cry, he will put his newfound skills to good use and tend to the baby. He has to accept that crying is part of how babies communicate before they can speak.