After 4 days, I would think that the baby is probably starting to heal...

However, around 10 days or so, babies can start to get fussy.... for no reason really. Unfortunately, there's no medical reason why babies start to get fussy around this time... they just do.

1. Swaddling. This is the biggest tip I can give you. Get a really big SQUARE receiving blanket, or.... even a sheet works. But to properly swaddle, it needs to be big - at least 25 - 30" on a side. Then, follow the instructions in the link below. Remember that the swaddle needs to be tight, and no, it won't hurt or make it hard for the baby to breathe.

2. Carry your baby around. When in the womb, babies become used to the constant jostling and swaying of you walking around. Lying still is very hard for them, they're not used to it. Do you have a sling? Pop baby in the sling and go for a walk around the neighborhood.

3. Try the swing or bouncy chair.... becuase there's only so long you can carry your baby around before you get tired and/or go insane. ;-)

4. Does your baby spit up alot? If so, check with the Dr, she may possibly have reflux which can be painful for her. Try holding her in an upright position, or putting her in her carseat to sleep for a bit. The semi upright/upright position can help relieve the reflux.

5. Try a soother/binky. Some babies have a very strong suck-for-comfort reflex, and want to suck even though they aren't hungry. If you've already fed her until she's full, try giving her a soother and swaddle her, and put her in the swing, etc etc. :-)

6. Turn on the tap in the kitchen full blast. Weird, I know! However, most children respond to the white noise of the tap running full bore. In the womb, babies are constantly hearing your blood roaring through your veins, your tummy gurgling, and your voice as you talk. Outside the womb, the world is comparatively silent for them, they're not used to it! My daughter, now 16 months old, was extremely fussy (I would almost say colicy) and one way to calm her down was the sound of the faucet running in the kitchen. Eventually I found a white noise that I burned to CD and played for her to calm her down, but you can always use a ghettoblaster to tape the faucet if that works.

Try checking out the book "Happiest Baby on the Block" for lots of great advice on calming your baby. It looks like a long book, but it's in large print and is actually a quick read. Your library may have a copy, or can be found online for pretty cheap. A family member may be able to buy you a copy if you are financially strapped. There is also a happiest baby DVD which I have heard is great for demonstrating the techniques discussed in the book (plus, it's easy to watch when you're sleep deprived. :-) )

You may need to try all of these suggestions, over and over, in a different way each time. Just when you think you have it figured, the baby changes it's mind. I remember hearing that babies get over colic around 12 weeks... and I broke down in tears becuase it seemed so far away. Honestly, the time WILL pass quicker than you think it will, and soon your baby will be happy and giggly and this will all be behind you!