This is a wonderful video which highlights the 5 S's plan as described by Dr. Harvey Karp in his book "The Happiest Baby on the Block". I loved this clip especially because we can see a wonderful dad getting involved and perfecting this method. The 5 S's are: swaddling, shushing, side/stomach position, swinging and sucking.
One very important thing to note here however, is the importance of being calm. If we react anxiously and reluctantly, babies very often pick up on these non-verbal cues and physical reactions (eg. faster heartbeat, shaking). Breath deeply and calmly, and if you are unable to be calm at that moment, ask your partner for help...
