Have you heard of the fourth trimester?

The theory and idea behind the fourth trimester came from the acclaimed paediatrician, Dr Harvey Karp. He defines his idea of the fourth trimester as the first 3 months of a baby’s life after birth. Karp’s belief is that babies are born 3 months too soon and are still adjusting to the world outside. Therefore, to comfort and calm a crying newborn, they need you to simulate the environment they had in utero.

Karp's 5 S's are:

🌟 Swaddling - helps to calm that pesky startle reflex

🌟 Side/Stomach - think chest-to-chest cuddles

🌟 Shushing - white noise

🌟 Swinging - rocking or swaying

🌟 Sucking - feeding or dummy

Karp believes that this formula can help to calm any unsettled newborn baby!

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