Decoding the “Witching Hour”: Tips to Soothe Your Fussy Baby | MCH 101

Does your baby scream inconsolably from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.? [00:00]. It’s a common experience known as the “witching hour.” In this video, Maternal and Child Health 101 explains why it happens and how you can help your little one:

Key Takeaways:

Overstimulation: The witching hour is often caused by the baby being overstimulated after a full day of sights and sounds [00:06].

Soothe the Environment: To help your baby calm down, try dimming the lights and reducing noise [00:08].

Ride it Out: Understand that this is a phase and sometimes you just have to “ride it out” with patience and comfort [00:10].

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