i have a 2 month old.....?

Question

some days she just crys her eyes out. she doesn't want to take my breast or go to sleep i do every thing and then after about a half an hour she gets tierd of crying and falls asleep and when she wakes up she is fine and she is doing great she is already talking to me in her baby talk and laughing and giving me a toothless grin. is it normal for a baby to do that?

sorry wrong age she is going to be 3 months on the 22

Answer 1

Yes its normal and I know how stressful it can be. With my first child I was in tears myself many times, but when I had my second I have learned a few tricks and had much better success. As other posters suggested you should make sure she has a clean bill of health, beyond that there are a few things you can try.

First of all, the book "The Happiest Baby On The Block" has some good suggestions, I found a copy in the second hand store for 25 cents. Or check your local library.

Here are my suggestions, try them... try some of themn, try all of them, try different combinations.
1. Motion, a swing, a ride in the car, or strapped in the carseat sitting on a running clothes dryer (with you holding on for safety!)
2. Noise, try white noise such as a fan or even a vacuum cleaner. A sound machine that mimics womb sounds, oceans sounds ect. Or just music she likes, try different types.
3. SWADDLING!!!! This is so important for some babies (others don't care for it) because they spent 9 months all scrunched up tightly in the womb, swaddling mimics this and comforts them. If you don't know how ask a nurse or experienced mom to show you, its very easy. Use one light blanket it ifs hot and just a t-shirt underneath, keep the room comfortable.
4. Shussing, the simple sound of YOUR voice saying "shhhhhhhhh" loudly may help.
5. Go for a walk/stroll and change the scenery/smells ect
6. Invest in a sling or snugli type baby carrier. Once I started using a sling on my son at 6 weeks old I never heard a peep out of him! He loved it.
7. Bouncing/jiggling. No not rough and no gentle bouncing will NOT cause shaken baby syndrome, thats caused by an act of violence, its whiplash. If you use a rythymic boucing motion it helps, you can stand, or sit and put baby laying on your legs... try her on her belly or her back, even her side. Also rythymic back or butt patting (firm like burping) helps too.

I am so not lying to you here hun, try this stuff and see what your baby likes. It took me two kids of my own and countless years of babysitting but now I can calm almost any baby unless baby is sick/hurt etc, thats a whole new ballgame.
Remember that baby spent 9 months insde you being squished and held tightly. She felt the rythym of your walking, heard the cadence of your voice and your heart beat. The world even at 10 weeks old is still all new to her and mimicing some of the womb conditions the best you can may very well help. Don't worry, she won't get addicted, as she grows she will learn to enjoy new things.

Finally, last but certainly not least never be afraid to ask for help. If its too much its OK to put your crying baby down in her crib and go outside for a breath of fresh air for a moment, that doesn't make you a bad mom. Call your mom, sister, firend, or neighbor to help with her while you shower or rest, heck just the new face to study and noice voice to hear may make her happy. If you have a neighbor girl around age 8 or older she can really help by talking, singing, reading to baby while you are nearby resting/cooking/cleaning. Babies LOVE to look at other babies and kids. And remember, this phase will pass and be a distant memory someday.
Congrats on your new baby and best of luck, I hope I have said something that helps!

Answer 2

Yes - crying is normal. But have you already taken her to the doctor and gotten a clean bill of health? Some babies have gastric reflux (heartburn) even with breast milk and can be very uncomfortable at or after feedings. Also, what is her sleep cycle like? Is she getting enough sleep (uninterrupted) and non-stimulated? Are you tense when you're taking care of her? Babies can sense when you're tense and sometimes they will cry more. My first child would cry (and it seemed like it was non-stop) all the time. When he turned 3, we found out he had autism, so that explained a lot to me. I'm not saying your daughter has autism, but she could just be sensitive to noise or stimulation. Does she do it every day? At the same times?

I would start and keep a log/journal of her crying. If she doesn't have a fever and otherwise seems normal, I would take the journal into your doctor on your next visit and talk to them about what "normal" crying is. My hunch is that your baby is normal and that you're a good mom because your sensitive to her crying. But just make sure everything is medically okay and then just hold her and love her through the crying.

All the best to you and your baby!

Answer 3

Have you checked with the pedi or an LC? It is most likely normal or something that is easy to correct. You said that she will not take your breast. Could you have overactive letdown? That will cause the milk to squirt out too forcefully for her. In that case you need to hand express or pump a little before getting her to latch on. There could be other issues but that is one I'm familiar with.
I posted the site for the La Leche League. You can find a local group near you that can help.
Your doing a good job. Keep it up!

Answer 4

Never. A baby should be given cereal NO EARLIER than 4 months of age. Also... never put his/her cereal in a bottle. That forces her to eat it evenif she may not want it. Forcing it stretches her stomach and causes weight gain. When your baby reaches 4 months old, and you've been given the okay from the pediatrician, mix 1 tbsp with some formula in a bowl and spoon feed it to her. This will teach her how to eat off of a spoon. Never give cereal to her in a bottle.

Answer 5

She sounds like the typical newborn. Learning more about the world around her. She may even be learning how her environment works. Perhaps, learning that crying will bring results..learning more about making sounds, and interacting with you.

Quite amazing, as it is, this is a wonderful time in your young baby's life.

Although at times you may feel fustrated, many parents experience this as getting to know your baby takes time. Most important, they change so much with each month.

If you ever want to talk, feel free to email me.

Congratulations~

Answer 6

Yep! Around 8 weeks, some babies reach a "crying stage." Not to worry, though! It usually passes after another 2-4 weeks.

Answer 7

All babies are different. Try to get her on a good schedule, wake her at the same time every day, feed her at the same times...this helps colicky babies. That's how my son was, but check with her doctor, better safe than sorry.

Answer 8

Yes this is normal. She may be one of those babies that fight their sleep. if you know she is tired just put her down and she will fall asleep on her own. it is ok to let her cry for a while it will help her learn to fall asleep on her own. good luck.

Answer 9

yep!! She is a baby, when she cries it could be just for attention, maybe she just isn't hungry when she do sent want to take your breast. She will eat when she is hungry. This is all normal your baby is fine, if you ever feel scared then just call your pediatrician. Okay Good luck!!

Answer 10

Yes it is...and it is okay that you let her cry. Somethimes there isnt anything you can do but that. She just is probably tired and is fighting sleep. It is good that she can wake up happy like that!!