{"id":3813,"date":"2018-09-28T18:39:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T17:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photograface.com\/?p=3813"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:18:28","slug":"how-soothe-newborn-baby-tips-from-newborn-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photographybyvalentina.com\/how-soothe-newborn-baby-tips-from-newborn-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Soothe your Baby: a few little tips from your Newborn Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A newborn photographer is not just any photographer who takes pretty photos of your baby.\u00a0 That’s why the choice of the right photographer<\/span><\/mark><\/a> for you and your family is so very important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a newborn session, a photographer will observe and get to know a little bit your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love taking care of babies. Once they are fed it’s my job to calm and comfort them leaving mum and dad a little bit of space to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are probably very familiar with the nice sleepy photos of newborns but let me tell you something. Do you think they are all sleepy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, that’s right! You guessed it correct!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all babies will sleep peacefully and for the entire time. That’s where the other skills of a newborn photographer will play along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the baby is fed I always start with a wrap that will keep the baby calm and secure. In the meantime I keep swinging, shushing and gently patting. Eventually baby will fall asleep and I can start with my job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most of the times parents can’t believe how sleepy and content their baby is and ask me if I’m available for night shifts \ud83d\ude09  . . . and not I’m not available but I can give you some tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So how to soothe your newborn baby?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let’s start with the right foot and make sure you give your baby all the reasons to be happy! Pretty much they need to have a full belly and be clean \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feed baby: this is not always as easy as said (especially if you are breastfeeding!). Whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed you are doing great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wind baby: sometimes a “little” burp is all they need. Other times helping them with a little bicycle movement can be very relieving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean nappy: it depends on the baby, some will get fussy with a little wee and some are comfortable sitting on poo (except causing a rash!), anyway having a fresh nappy will make it all easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Body temperature: your newborn is so tiny and an extra layer than what you are wearing is what nurses suggest. I will say make sure they are never too cold or too hot! Sometimes I see babies crying in prams covered so much even on a hot day! So keep an eye \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some well known soothing techniques that you can find in the book “The Happiest Baby on the Block<\/a><\/span>” and can be summarised as follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n