Let's face it: Before this kid was born, you had no idea that babies were so clueless about how to relax.  Well, now you know. Your new roommate would like nothing more than to get back in the confines of the womb and forget this whole "birth" thing ever

happened.

If there is one piece of advice I would give new mothers in their baby's first month of life, it is to watch The Happiest Baby On The Block. Due to the convincing presentation on DVD of Dr. Harvey Karp, my husband and I are both big believers in the 5 S's of the Happiest Baby on the Block if you don't have time for a book (and who does?), take the time for the DVD! 

If you watched it before baby was born, watch it again now.   According to Dr. Karp, the tools you need are:

    Swaddle
    Sideways/ stomach
    Shush/ white noise
    Swing/ jiggle
    Suck

The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD : The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer"

Julian was swaddled for sleep, per Dr. Karp's specific instructions, beyond his 3-month birthdays.  Julian was held on his side and jiggled by every visitor who we trained on this technique.  Update: at 18 months old, he still sleeps with white noise on for every snooze.  It works!

Try it. You'll like it.