Call him the baby whisperer or a pediatric YouTube star. A doctor's simple tutorial for calming down a crying baby in seconds has become a blockbuster on YouTube, garnering millions of views in just days.
Dr. Robert Hamilton, who practices at Pacific Ocean Pediatrics in Santa Monica, California, said his patients urged him "a million times" to share his advice online. When he finally uploaded the video on Sunday, it was the first one he had ever posted, and it's had nearly 6 million views as of Thursday morning.
"I'm a little bit humbled," Hamilton told TODAY Parents. "I never in my wildest dreams thought this would happen."
The technique, which Hamilton calls "The Hold," consists of four steps:
- Pick up the baby and fold his arms snuggly across his chest.
- Secure the baby's arms with your hand after they're folded. That hand also supports the baby's chin.
- Gently hold the baby's bottom with your dominant hand. Use the fleshy part of your hand, not your fingers, to ensure a secure hold.
- Position the baby at a 45-degree angle and gently rock him. The motion can be up and down, or you can try shaking the baby's bottom. The key is to make the sequence smooth and avoid jerky movements. The angle is important because it helps you keep control of your baby.
Read more here: http://www.today.com/parents/pediatrician-shows-how-calm-your-baby-seconds-hold-t59466
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