Sooth Babies Quickly (and get them to sleep)

Amara had a new baby boy in February! Her trick for soothing him to sleep or to calm him during colicky periods...sit on an exercise ball. She has a big exercise ball; she can sit and lightly bounce on the ball with baby in arms. Exercise balls tend to be more comfortable for mom (also great alternative to chairs during last months of pregnancy). Dads like it too, most of the time parents are so tired from all the night feedings and laundry, that walking around trying to sooth the baby is exhausting. The ball is great for babies that like to be walked. In our combined experience, rocking chairs and gliders just don't work as well as the bouncing. Email this tip to all the new or expectant moms you know! Exercise balls make a fantastic baby shower present. You can find exercise balls at stores like amazon.com, Target, etc. Here is a link to the Gaiam site: http://www.gaiam.com/category/fitness-center/exercise-balls.do?gcid=S18376x028&keyword=exercise%20ball