The following measures may help: For infants who cry for short periods: Being held, rocked, or patted gently For infants who have a strong sucking urge and who fuss soon after a feeding: Opportunity to suck more (eg, a pacifier) If bottle feeding takes < 15 to 20 minutes: Nipples with smaller holes, a pacifier, or both For very active, restless infants: Paradoxically, being swaddled tightly An infant swing, music, and white noise (eg, from a vacuum cleaner, car engine, or clothes or hair dryer) may also be calming.