For many parents, long nights spent soothing a fussy baby is almost a rite of passage. According to the American Pregnancy Association, about 20% to 25% of babies go through a colicky phase. Colic is ...

It is normal for babies to cry — sometimes as much as two to four hours a day. Here are the first things to check: Is your baby hungry? Do they need to be burped? Are they too hot or cold? Is their ...

A recent viral video showing a mom calming her crying baby with a simple trick has captured the internet’s (and exhausted parents’) attention this week. In the clip, the mom uses the hack to soothe ...

Karen Hopkin: This is Scientific American’s Science, Quickly. I’m Karen Hopkin. If you’re a new parent or have ever had any exposure to a baby, you’re no doubt familiar with this sound. If you're ...

When you’re preparing to become a parent, you know that hearing your baby cry will be part of the experience. What you may not be ready for is hours and hours of crying that can’t be soothed in the ...

An aunt has figured out a way to stop her nephew from screaming, and it isn't as soothing as you might think. The 19-year-old woman has shared her technique on TikTok (@yadadondadaa), gathering over ...

After testing nine baby swings (and evaluating a dozen more), I found the Graco Soothe ’N Sway LX Swing With Portable Bouncer to offer the most versatility and the best soothing for my newborn, my ...