How To Calm A Crying Baby - Dr. Robert Hamilton Demonstrates "The Hold" (Official)
Dr. Hamilton, a pediatrician in Santa Monica, CA and founder of Pacific Ocean Pediatrics, shows you how to calm a crying baby using "The Hold".
This technique has been utilized by Dr. Hamilton to quiet infants during office visits. Parents have learned it and have experienced great success at home. You can too.
More recently, Dr. Hamilton has written a new book entitled, "7 Secrets Of The Newborn", a guide that walks new and expectant parents through the first year of life with their new baby.
Dr. Hamilton's 30+ years of experience and his love for babies shines through in the book. It is also the perfect gift for new mommies and daddies, baby showers, and even grandparents.
Available in hardcover, audio or e-book, you can purchase the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Newborn-Happy-Surprises-First/dp/125011442X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539985582&sr=8-1&keywords=7+secrets+of+the+newborn
Looking for pediatrician approved products for your baby? Dr. Hamilton has launched Hamilton Babies! Starting with our new line of naturally-formulated skin and hair care products, our mission is to help keep baby healthy, happy and thriving with each new day. You can learn all about the products here:
https://hamiltonbabies.com/collections/products
Dr. Hamilton has a new podcast! "The Hamilton Review: Where Kids & Culture Collide" is a show that features accomplished and interesting guests discussing all things kids and culture. The Hamilton Review is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Subscribe for new episodes that air every Tuesday.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hamilton-review/id1496865719
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