How to
Calm Yourself

Do something to calm your frustration
before returning to care for the baby such as:

1. Take deep breaths while counting at the same time to slow down the pace of your breathing.
2. Do a set of 10 push-ups, sit-ups or any other activity in your home.
3. Listen to music that calms you down.
4. Call a trusted friend or neighbor to chat for a few minutes.
5. Have a trusted friend or neighbor come over to watch the baby so you can go outside for a few
breaths and take a quick walk around the block.
6. No matter what, never shake a baby.