The Fussy Baby Guide.

A calm, practical checklist to help you identify causes of fussiness and take steps to soothe your baby — so you can feel reassured and get some peace of mind.

How to use this guide

• Read through the quick checklist to identify likely causes.

• Try the suggested fixes and observe for 10–20 minutes.

• Use an activity app or note tracker, to spot patterns over several days.

• If fussiness is persistent, severe, or accompanied by other worrying signs, contact your pediatrician.

Quick safety reminders (always)

• If your baby is limp, pale, blue, not breathing well, has a fever in an infant under 2–3 months, or shows severe dehydration (few or no wet diapers), call your pediatrician or emergency services immediately.

• Never shake a baby. If you feel overwhelmed, put baby safely in a crib and step away for a few minutes. Ask for help.