Although it may be hard to admit it and we may despair, most of the time tantrums in our babies are normal and show something they are suffering from at that moment: tiredness, hunger, discomfort with the diaper or some discomfort that disturbs them.
And even though we may feel overwhelmed, it is key that we understand that it is a way to communicate with us.
That said there are some techniques we can use to appease them. We can prevent the outburst into rage by changing the focus of attention at that moment, try rocking them, distracting them, changing their position, of course, all this once we have ruled out that they are not peeing or pooping, hungry, sleepy or colicky.
If we check that the tantrum is not the result of any of these symptoms, we can try distraction, a toy, sing a song, ride in the car or change the environment.
Keep calm, if the parents are calm, they will transmit this peace to the baby and he will know how to gradually lower the intensity of the crying. Let's remember: calm and happy parents, babies are more likely to be in the same state. If the baby perceives his parents' distress, he will feel insecure and despair more often. Although it may be difficult, the best thing to do is to breathe and take turns if either parent is too frustrated to deal with the baby, remembering that fatigue can cloud the parents' understanding and push the situation to the limit.
Give containment with phrases in low volume, without shouting, words like ''baby, I am going to help you to get out of this'', ''we are going to be calm both'', ''you are going to be well'', ''mommy-daddy are with you, there is nothing to fear'', even sing some lullaby or put some background noise that soothes, relaxing music, Tibetan bowls, frequencies recommended for babies.
Apply some massage with lavender creams or essential oils, prior authorization of the pediatrician, give him a warm bath, and even make him cuddles while you keep him in bed in a comfortable position can help the baby to calm down. Breastfeeding, if you do so, can be a natural soother that provides security and support to the baby, sometimes think that 'breastfeeding' transcends breastfeeding, it gives the baby closeness and comfort. Try it if possible.
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If the tantrums are very intense and are accompanied by other symptoms or behavioral changes, he does not want to eat, does not have enough bowel movements, presents discomfort, mucus or similar, it is a priority to take him to the emergency room to rule out any other problem.
When in doubt, it is better to call the pediatrician and not subject the child to greater levels of stress.
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