Afternoon & Evening Crying Jag

i subscribed to the Pamper's Newsletter awhile ago...katie always jokes because it would address my name and say, Congratulations Scott on your 22nd of pregnancy, OOPS some tech weenie messed that one up...but this comforts all of us new parents, that hegh, they've got some LUNGS!!!i like the expression CRYING JAG, hmmm, t-shirts and stickers anyone???

Soothing Sucking and Other Comfort Measures
One thing babies this age have in common all over the world is the tendency to build up to an afternoon or evening crying jag. This crying doesn't mean that your baby is missing something, or that you're doing anything wrong — it's caused by her maturing nervous system. Of course, knowing that may not help when you're listening to your baby wail. Try to stay calm. Rock, sing to, and swaddle your baby. Carry her in a front pack during the day — it can reduce the duration of the crying later on — and try putting her in a swing; the motion can often help quiet a distressed baby.

FYI: At this age, babies are demanding and haven't given back much yet, so it can be a particularly hard time for you. Lack of sleep and big changes in the old routine can hit parents very hard. Hang in there! Try to think of this as a brief extension of your pregnancy. Rest when your baby sleeps, and be sure to eat regularly.