1The action of a young child ceasing to cry without being comforted by a parent or caregiver, in particular when left to fall asleep on their own.

1. 1.1 The action of calming or comforting oneself when unhappy or distressed.
   yoga methods for stress reduction and self-soothing

1(of a young child) able to stop crying without being comforted by a parent or caregiver, in particular when left to fall asleep on their own.

1. 1.1 (of actions, behavior, etc.) enabling a person to comfort themselves when unhappy or distressed.
   clinical experience has already shown that art is self-soothing