Abstract: The infant soothing system is adapted for use with infants. The infant soothing system is a cushion or pillow that that simulates the breathing and heartbeat patterns of a mother. The infant is placed upon the infant soothing system during rest periods during which a bladder contained within the infant soothing system inflates and deflates to simulate the breathing pattern. One or more speakers located within the infant soothing system generate an audible sound that simulates the heartbeat pattern. The infant soothing system comprises a bladder, a base, a pressure system, a sound system, and a control system.