I don't seek out parenting advice too often, but do any of you have any ideas here?

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answer:Try baby massage. It’s not hard, you can probably find a copy of a book or maybe a video in the library or used book store, and babies love it. It’s very comforting to them. It can be done any time of day, but it’s nice to do it before a nap or before bedtime, etc. Whenever she’s most likely to wind up. Works best if it’s done as part of a routine.

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