Self soothing

Pumpkin91407

Hi everyone,
My lo is 5 and a half months and will not take a pacifier and does not suck his thumb. He does chew/suck his fingers and hands when he plays but not really when he is fussy. anyone else have babies who wouldn't take them? How did they self soothe?

secretbaba

My daughter, whilst she does take a paci, or suck her thumb, will indicate she's about to start self-soothing by stroking her own head. Some babies have their own ways of soothing.

Mummy0315

My son strokes his own head as well and will make a drawn out cooing noise that is repetitive and is the same sound everytime especially when he's tired.

SMac2013

My son Gets his thumb and plucks at his zipper on his pjs. It's adorable

bbsmart

My son is the same, doesn't take paci and chew on finger while playing. He self sooth by rolling over to his belly and chewing on the sheet under.

mrsbrown211

Mine rubs any fabric that's near him. I love it.

kaydedid

Mine steals the dog's rawhide and chews on it.

lifeisnot2fear

LiveLuvLaf said:

That is something you need to talk to your pediatrician about. It sounds like maybe it's a more serious sensory issue if the baby won't take a pacifier. Definitely call. Hope that helps!

I agree, when in doubt call the ped! Maybe even the urgent care if you can't get an appt soon to discuss. Good luck!!!!!!

MYBABYyourbaby

I usually soothe myself by laying in a dark corner and gently rocking. Sometimes I let myself CIO if its been a really bad day.

fullofbeans123

ZebraGliitercorn said:

MYBABYyourbaby said:

I usually soothe myself by laying in a dark corner and gently rocking. Sometimes I let myself CIO if its been a really bad day.

I like to think about pancakes.

I like to think about your pancakes too, @Zebragliitercorn

mangomimosa

Try a different paci style. Mine started refusing soothies when his teeth came in & now only takes the orthodontic style ones (Avent... Also nuk).

cesquer

@ZebraGliitercorn loll