When my kids are grumpy, I stick to the basics. A protein-filled snack, bath, or outside time almost always works.

Courtesy of Bethaney Phillips

As a new mom, I was told that fresh air or a bath is a cure-all for a cranky baby. With a colicky firstborn, these two mantras saved me many times. Middle-of-the-night baths and late-night outside time were staples in our house.