My 3 and a half month old son has started throwing temper tantrums. The newest thing is the temper tantrum when he goes down for a a nap. If his diaper is clean (I go in and check) I'll let him cry it out if he doesn't take his binky. Is it okay to let him cry it out this early?
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He also has started thumping my breast with his fist while breast feeding if he's upset at something. (Also kicks the wooden rocker with his feet) I've not figured out what is making him so upset, if anything at all. I thought my MER might be too strong. I've tried leaning back and expressing milk beforehand. What should I do? He does this so hard that it leaves red marks and is sore until the next day.
2006-06-13 09:54:08 · 7 answers · asked by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
my son did the same thing, he is now 7 months old...when putting him down for a nap a tried some soft music or a light up music toy on his crib he loved it. When it came to breast feeding I gave him a soft toy to hold...if he still got mad then he was hitting me with something soft and it didn't hurt as much.
2006-06-13 10:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is impossible for a 3 1/2 month old baby to have a "temper tantrum". Something else might be wrong here. Have you checked with your pediatrician first? He/She might know. Also, he is much too young to let him cry it out. Try to keep him to a routine as much as possible--this helps them tremendously. Try rocking him and holding him until he sleeps. Or maybe he really isn't sleepy, and would like to be up with the action for a while longer. Some children really don't need as much sleep as others.
2006-06-13 10:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by COGirl64 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would let him cry it out, but not everyone agrees with that. I would take him off of the breast when he starts the thumping. Make him wait a minute before putting him back on. There really isn't a way to discipline a tiny baby.
2006-06-13 09:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by blessedtexasmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st answer:
We practised letting our daughter cry out as soon as we got home. We soon recognized the difference in cries as far as needs based as opposed to just unhappy. We were consistent with it and it never lasted longer then 5 minutes as long as there weren't any extenuating circumstances.
2nd: You may want to examine your diet! My wife and sister-in-law both experienced similar issues and found that certain foods they had eaten would upset the baby and cause some temper tantrum like issues. they were hungry, wanted to feed, but weren't necessariliy happy with the taste. just be very cautious with any food with strong flavours.
such as onions, garlic, citrus... also lettuce seemed to cause a gas issue...
hope some of this helps...
2006-06-13 10:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by ez_cheesey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i would mention it to the doctor the next time he goes in for a check up but maybe he's uncomfortable...
as far as the crying it out method goes i did it with my son and he is like clockwork... he cried probably twice and then realized i mean business... good luck
2006-06-13 09:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by vanessa_mramos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If he's dry, fed, etc. Let him cry.
2006-06-13 10:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by Diva Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha ha ha... good luck with this one...
2006-06-13 09:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by tina v 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋