1. Use calming connection
When your baby cries:
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Hold them close
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Take slow breaths together
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Speak softly or hum
Think comfort first, solutions second.
2. Create predictable routines
Babies feel safer when life is predictable. Try:
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A simple bedtime pattern (bath → book → cuddle)
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A quiet feeding space
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Gentle transitions
Routines help babies know what to expect.
The OT Toolbox — “What Is Co-Regulation?” (2023).
https://www.theottoolbox.com/co-regulation/