If your child is overexcited from too active, noisy and fun games at home or at a party, he may break down crying from nervous strain. How can you calm him down in this case?
Instructions
Step 1
Remember that the child cannot yet control his emotions, so do not scold him for crying loudly, this will not help. Better to calm him down in other ways. Change your surroundings. Fresh air can calm a crying baby. If you can, dress your child and go outside with him.
Step 2
Draw his attention to anything interesting - a big car or a small dog walking on a leash. You can swing a little on the swing, if there is a playground nearby, or you can simply carry the child in your arms so that he calms down. Fresh air and a change of activity will improve your mood, after such a short walk you can return to the house.
Step 3
If there is no way to go outside with the child, then try to stay alone with him, you can go to another room. Do not scold the child, especially do not use physical force, this will further aggravate the situation. Better hug the baby tightly, take him in your arms and shake him.
Step 4
When he stops crying, ask him to remind you of his favorite song and sing it with him or count how many fingers are on his and on your hands together, in a word, distract him from dark thoughts. When the child has calmed down, you can return. Do not stay for a long time in a crowded noisy place: a small child gets tired quickly, it is better to get home.
Step 5
If the child gets nervous and cries, without calming down, at home, try without screaming, switch his attention to a calm game. Have fun asking him to help you draw a cat, apply an applique or assemble a jigsaw puzzle. You can discreetly hide his favorite toy, and then together with him find it in the room.
Step 6
If your child is acting out before bed and you don't know how to calm him down, offer him a relaxing bath. Make a lush foam in the bath and put a few drops of lavender essential oil in it (if the baby is not allergic to it). Lavender water treatments will relax and calm your child. After bathing, give him warm milk and put him to bed in a well-ventilated room.
