Well, it's like this. She's not teething,not wetting her diaper ect. Sometimes she's on the bottle,sometimes I still feed her the other way depending on weither home or not. Last night, I thought to myself:"She's not teething,then it's either the formula or she's got constipation." I feel like I should check w/ the doctor.
Last night she was quiet for about,maybe 5,10 mins.
I just have no clue. Can someone please help out here?!
-Sarah
2006-07-10 14:44:35 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When she sleeps she does it w/ her eyes open. She has a disability called False Apperence Disorder that makes her look and feel exactly like a doll. Kids even called her fake! The disability was just discovered Jan. 2006
2006-07-10 15:09:57 · update #1
I'm feeding her the way most mom's do w/ kids this age, that's sometimes by bottle and sometimes the other way. I'm checking her diaper and when I check it there's usally poo in it. So I'm clueless about this. I don't see even one tooth coming in.
2006-07-10 15:14:25 · update #2
maybe shes allergic to something shes eating,maybe it needs to be darker since she sleeps with her eyes open or try sleeping with her so you both can get some sleep
2006-07-18 05:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by marcialee_1968 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what it is that she is doing. Is she is crying constantly, etc. What are you doing in response?
It could be that she is having "separation" anxiety. My 19 year old was the same way. He just wanted to see or at least hear someone close by. When we moved his bed into our room it help a great deal. Some doctor's don't recommend it. Most think that picking the infant up worsens the symptoms and you maybe contributing to it by picking her up everytime she cries. You have to way whether it is physical or is she crying for the attention.
You can't rule out anything medically but you have to watch changing feeding habits too often because that could cause difficulties as well. 20 years ago, my pediatrician recommended a small dose of benydryl to quiet him down but I didn't want to "drug" him. We did use benydryl on a long flight to california and it did allow him to sleep longer than usual.
GOOD LUCK
2006-07-10 15:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sam B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colic......my 1st son had colic for about 3 months....we always thought it was due to not eating enough since he ate every 10 min. But babies with upset tummies eat to try and soothe it. My son only slept for about 2 hours every night for 3 months, he didnt have as much problems taking a nap during the day.....but all he did was cry.
We put him on this formula called alumentum, it did wonders withen the 1st 24 hrs. If your breastfeeding the baby may not be getting enough, at 6 months she should be well into eating a half jar to a whole jar of baby food atleast 2 times a day with bottles in between.
If you are holding her to much that could do it too, a lot of mothers dont feel like holding their babies all the time will do anything.....but they quickly change their minds once they try and put the baby down, and all the baby does is cry.
A baby needs to learn to soothe itself, im not saying neglect our children. Any doctor will tell you that if a baby is crying just to cry....let it cry, but make sure to check on the baby every 5 to 10 min until it falls asleep.
Talk to your doctor, and if she can't seem to find anything wrong....you can try what I did....
My doctor said that nothing was wrong with my son, he just cried a lot like some babies do...but yet he had small rabbit pellet like poop which was harder than what it should be....so this is what I did.
If the baby started crying, check to see if it's hungry, if not....check to make sure it has a clean diaper...if it is....check for a fever....if there isnt.....let the baby cry, and see how long it cries for......if it lays there and cries for over 45 min......then you know something is def. wrong. It doesnt take a tired baby long to cry itself to sleep.
Make sure you dont switch the formula to much....it can make things worse, and if you just changed the formula.....you need to give it atleast a month for the baby to get used to it.
I would try something with low iron that was a soy based formula. The iron fortified formulas hospitals reccomend have to much iron in it.
2006-07-22 16:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by barrys_lil_cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should stay with one way of feeding before bed time. It is crucial that she stays in a routine. Bottle feed her about 21:00 - 22:00 and I promise you she will wake you up at 06:00 or 07:00. Babies don't usually get constipated on formula. Just check if there is additional Iron in the formula. If there is, there is no need to worry. She will then pass stools every 2-3 days depending on how many bottle feeds she gets. If her stools are hard and dry or slimy, then you can worry. I don't think you need to worry about that.
2006-07-19 04:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by anto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If shes not wetting her diaper, there is reason to be alarmed. She could have a serious problem, and I would take her to the ER immediately.
There are disorders in children that can prevent them from peeing and pooping, and cause serious pain and suffering. One of them is called telescoping intestines.. or something like that, anyways.
There is a possibility that she is constipated or has a virus. A stomach virus or something, but I mean if shes not wetting her diapers then its serious, and she might need prompt medical care. She may not be getting enough fluids, even if it seems like enough, so be sure to take her to the ER and find out whats going on.
2006-07-20 11:10:47 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Krista ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my kids never slept all night long. The boy cried every hour or two, all he wanted was some formula and to be in my chest, once he felt he was on the crib, he started crying again. Believe me, i could not sleep. For times he started crying continuously for almost 20 minutes, and no way to make him feel better.
I do know your situation, just have lots of patience and love for her. With time it will be better. But anyway be sure that she does not have colics.( My baby did and we tried about five different formulas, finally the best for him was Pregestimil and Alimentum), Anyway, he continued having sleeping problems not related with the milk.
2006-07-24 14:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by DisneyPrincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play some music...I work in a daycare and most of the infants are teething and have hard times sleeping. Before you leave them make sure they are fed, changed, cuddled and burped. Playing music really helps them to sleep they concentrate on the music(or other nature sounds) instead on what is bothering them. No teeth doesn't mean not teething they are coming in under they just have not yet come up. Give them a nice frozen waffle it tastes nice and soothes their gums.
You should always consult your doctor whenever you have questions. They know it all and are always willing to answer your questions. :)
2006-07-10 15:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by z_ballerina15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your saying that your daughter only sleeps 5-10 minutes a night then that is a real problem. If its just that she still wakes up and wants to eat or wants comfort from you then that is totally normal. It really varies how well babies sleep through the night. My daughter was almost one by the time I got her sleeping through the night. By six months she was still nursing four or five times a night. It was very frustrating and tiring, but she was a baby and this is what babies need. Believe me I know your tired but that doesn't necessarily mean that your daughter is having problems. If you are really concerned you should speak with the doctor, its always good to let them know whats happening with your baby anyway.
2006-07-10 14:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by cwoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you don't see teeth, doesn't mean she couldn't be teething. Lots of times babies have teething pain before the teeth actually pop up.
If she's crying all night with only 5-10 minutes of quiet total, I would definitely call the doctor.
Otherwise, I might try some baby Tylenol & see if it helped.
2006-07-10 14:48:54 · answer #9 · answered by mom1025 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't SEE teeth when a baby teeths. You have to feel the gums and if the gums feel bumpy and kind of sharp the baby is teething. That is probably what is going on...they don't just pop out. You might also take the baby to the doctor to see if she has an ear infection. When babies teethe they often get ear infections.
2006-07-23 17:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do yourself a favor and run right out and buy a copy of “Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems” by Richard Ferber, M.D.
It will not only help you figure out WHY she’s having sleep problems but also help you understand the mechanics of sleep in general. You’ll understand your own sleep habits better as well. You need this book. It was a life savor for our family.
2006-07-10 18:34:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋