(of a baby) to stop crying and become calm without help from an adult

Encouraging your baby either to suck their thumb, finger or use a dummy is a great way for them to learn to self-soothe. 鼓励宝宝吸吮拇指、手指或橡皮奶头，是让宝宝学会自我舒缓的好方法。

to make yourself calm or happy

She eventually learned some other tools to self-soothe without food. 她最终学会用其他一些办法自我安慰，而不是食物。