Gifts for Parents of a Fussy Baby

Bringing home a new baby is exhausting enough, but bringing home a fussy baby will catapult even the most energetic parents to a new level of exhaustion. Whether the baby has the dreaded "c word" (colic), or is dealing with reflux issues, or is perhaps just plain ol’ grouchy, the new parents will need as much help as they can get. When the baby fusses throughout the day, the parents will rock, sway, and sing themselves into oblivion all in the name of comforting their newborn. When the baby fusses throughout the night, the new parents will compete to see who can throw the covers off louder, proving he or she is once again "up with the baby." If this baby and these parents sound like people you know, continue reading to learn of ways you can bring comfort to the whole family.

Sometimes a fussy baby can be comforted by creating a womb like existence. In order for a newborn to feel that degree of security and snugness again, they’ll need the help of a swaddle blanket. For about $30 you can purchase a miracle blanket. The website boasts that the miracle blanket "Helps fussy babies sleep great" and "Helps ease fussiness for ANY baby!" While these may sound like strong statements, the miracle blanket really is a miracle worker.

Another product that helps create the womb like experience for the baby is The Original Slumber Bear, which costs $24.99 and can be found at Babies R Us. This bear can be placed in the crib and has recorded womb sounds that are triggered by the baby’s cries and movements. It also has a small silkie blanket which mom can sleep with and then put in the crib to comfort baby with her scent. The Original Slumber Bear can also be secured to a crib or pack n play or car seat, etc.

The next gift you can take to the home of a fussy baby is Gripewater. Gripewater (about $12) is an all-natural liquid derived from ginger and fennel. It is given to babies through a syringe and soothes those who might be experiencing an upset tummy. Babies over two weeks old can have ½ teaspoon several times a day. For some reason, the second it hits the lips of the baby, you can see a calm coming over him or her. Sometimes it’s just what he or she needs to relax and fall asleep. Sometimes you’ll be surprised at the amount of gas that exudes from those little bodies after a serving of Gripewater…

Fussy babies are often comforted by a warm bath and a massage. Because the new parents probably already invested in a bathtub for baby (let’s hope so anyway!) you can be helpful by giving them a few gifts to accompany the bathtub. Lavender soap and lotion has been known to calm a baby and help him or her sleep. Lavender soap can be put into the bathwater and lavender scented lotion can rubbed onto the baby during a massage. Because new babies’ skin can be very sensitive, new parents will want to wait until the doctor has given the go ahead to wash and moisturize with scented products.

Parents of fussy babies end up with very sore arms. Some fussy babies are soothed by rocking, walking, swaying, bouncing, or some combination of the three. This can get especially tiring on the new parents after awhile. A few gifts can help ease their tired arms. Purchase a sling or wrap or infant carrier so that the parents can be hands free when rocking, walking, swaying or bouncing with their baby. Purchase a swing for the baby so the parents can take a break from all of the movements necessary to calm a fussy baby. Or, purchase an exercise ball; babies love to be held while mom or dad bounces on this apparatus. (Plus, the new mom can do her ab exercises on the ball as well!)

Finally, perhaps the best gift you can give a parent of a fussy baby is the gift of relief from the fussiness. Offer to go their house and take over for awhile, even if it just gives the parents the opportunity to walk around the block or go for a cup of coffee. Listening to and attempting to comfort a crying baby can be emotionally and physically draining and no parents should have to do it alone.

This article was provided by the authors at AnotherPerfectGift.com an online gift site featuring unique gifts.