The Best Mom Hack for Colic, Fussiness, and Better Sleep in Babies

Have you ever noticed how your baby seems perfectly content in your arms, but the second someone else holds them, the tears start flowing? Or how your little one picks up on your stress — almost like they can feel it in their bones? Or maybe you’ve heard why doctors encourage skin-to-skin contact right after birth?

It’s not a coincidence — it’s called co-regulation, and it might just be the most powerful parenting tool you’ll ever use.

At His Work My Hands Chiropractic in Lake Worth & Greenacres, FL, we love teaching parents about this natural “mom (and dad!) hack” that helps with colic, fussiness, feeding challenges, fevers, and even sleep struggles. And best of all — it’s built right into your design as a parent.

What Is Co-Regulation (And Why It’s Your Parenting Superpower)

Here’s the truth: your nervous system controls everything, and your baby’s nervous system is intentionally underdeveloped at birth. This isn’t a flaw — it’s by design! Babies are meant to “borrow” regulation from their parents as they grow.

Your calm presence isn’t just emotionally reassuring — it literally provides your baby’s brain and body with the blueprint for how to regulate. When you hold your baby close, their heart rate, breathing, and stress hormones sync with yours. It’s a beautiful biological dance that sets the foundation for lifelong health, calm, and emotional well-being.

And science backs it up:

• Babies who experience regular skin-to-skin contact cry less,

• Have better temperature regulation,

• Experience improved breastfeeding success,

• And show stronger nervous system development.

This is the magic of co-regulation — the ultimate parenting hack.

Why Co-Regulation Doesn’t Always Come Easily

But here’s the tricky part: sometimes co-regulation doesn’t seem to work the way it should. Maybe your baby still struggles with:

• Colic and constant fussiness

• Trouble sleeping

• Digestive issues like reflux or constipation

• Difficulty latching or feeding challenges

And maybe you find it hard to stay calm yourself because of the stress of exhaustion, pregnancy struggles, or a tough birth experience.

This is NOT your fault. Many families face what we call “The Perfect Storm” — a buildup of stressors like:

• Fertility challenges and pregnancy stress

• Birth interventions (C-section, forceps, vacuum delivery)

• Physical tension in your baby’s spine and nervous system from birth trauma

All of this can create neurological interference, especially in the vagus nerve (the calming, regulating “brake pedal” of the nervous system). When this happens, your baby’s system can get “stuck on high alert,” making co-regulation feel impossible.

How Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care Can Help

This is where Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care at His Work My Hands Chiropractic can make all the difference.

Here’s how we help babies and families in Lake Worth, Greenacres, and the Palm Beach area:

✅ INSiGHT Scans to measure stress and imbalance in your baby’s nervous system

✅ Gentle, specific adjustments to release tension and restore communication in the spine and vagus nerve

✅ Improved sleep, digestion, feeding, and emotional regulation as your baby’s nervous system learns how to self-regulate

Parents often tell us that once their baby’s nervous system is functioning better, everything changes — less fussiness, better nursing, more restful sleep, and a calmer, happier household.

The Journey Forward for Moms & Families

Motherhood is a blessing, but it’s not always easy. If you’ve tried everything for colic, fussiness, or sleep struggles and still feel stuck, know this: you’re not alone, and there is help available.

At His Work My Hands Chiropractic, we specialize in helping moms, babies, and families find balance by supporting the nervous system — the true root of health and healing.

📍 Serving families in Lake Worth, Greenacres, Boynton Beach, Palm Springs, Lantana, and all of Palm Beach County.

👉 Ready to learn how chiropractic can help your baby (and you!)? Schedule a consultation today with His Work My Hands Chiropractic.

Because when your nervous system and your baby’s nervous system are both calm and connected, your whole family thrives. 💛