“Why do babies do this to us, El?” While I am happy to see John finally helping out with his baby daughter, this question really makes me wonder if he understands even the first thing about babies. “Changed and fed and rocked” works 90% of the time, but it is the other 10% that really tests your mettle as a parent. John and Elly need to go to the next stage and do things like rule out whether April is sick instead of lying in bed doing nothing. When babies are in distress, they cry. They don’t cry to torture their parents.
I’m normally not against letting a baby cry it out, but considering that Elizabeth also sleeps in this room, I don’t think letting her cry it out is a good option.
Try placing her into a portable baby seat so she is more upright, is a good way to go. Also, some white noise in the background; a ride in the car around the block (an old trick); sitting the baby seat on something that vibrates, like the dryer going or the washing machine spinning. For me, jiggling the crib helped.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
April must have heavy-sleeper older siblings and cousin once removed.
howtheduck almost 5 years ago
“Why do babies do this to us, El?” While I am happy to see John finally helping out with his baby daughter, this question really makes me wonder if he understands even the first thing about babies. “Changed and fed and rocked” works 90% of the time, but it is the other 10% that really tests your mettle as a parent. John and Elly need to go to the next stage and do things like rule out whether April is sick instead of lying in bed doing nothing. When babies are in distress, they cry. They don’t cry to torture their parents.
Daniel Verburg almost 5 years ago
I thought the first panel dialogue refered to Fiona.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m normally not against letting a baby cry it out, but considering that Elizabeth also sleeps in this room, I don’t think letting her cry it out is a good option.
flagmichael almost 5 years ago
Truth be told, most of us do that to some extent all our lives.
Lecherous almost 5 years ago
“Why do babies do this to us?” It’s a form of birth control.
rebelstrike0 almost 5 years ago
So what Elly is suggesting is that she never gave her parents any trouble as a baby? Yeah, right.
summerdog almost 5 years ago
Try placing her into a portable baby seat so she is more upright, is a good way to go. Also, some white noise in the background; a ride in the car around the block (an old trick); sitting the baby seat on something that vibrates, like the dryer going or the washing machine spinning. For me, jiggling the crib helped.
kathleenhicks62 almost 5 years ago
Take her for a ride in the car.
Numbnumb almost 5 years ago
Babies get gas and they will cry until they either burp it out or throw up. Then they will sleep.
falcon_370f almost 5 years ago
Oh, welcome to colic. My sister got lucky with my nephew, he didn’t have much trouble with colic. Not so with my niece, she was colicky for 6 months.
GreggW Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Maybe she’s crying because of premature hair growth.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Cryyyyiiiiii Baby! (Janis Joplin): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfGSd-tikH4
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This baby may be doing you a favor…let her cry until the charming cousin gets sick of listening…however long it takes.