Repetition is good for baby. Try to be as consistent as you can – nursing, comforting, sleeping, play time… It is less stressful for baby, and subsequently, a lot less stressful for mother. …more

Remember that unfailing trust you had that your parents always knew best. They knew how to handle everything from a scraped knee to chickenpox. They probably did a good job at bluffing on occasion (or more frequently as may be the case). Your baby certainly is not yet old enough to recognise the difference. Even if you do not feel confident on the inside, acting confident on the outside will put baby at ease. …more

Babies really can sense when people are anxious. Just wait until your friend or family member says ‘I just know the baby will cry if I hold him’, and sit back and watch it happen. …more