What to do with my son?

Question

My son is 13 months old and I swear he seems like he's never happy. I really try to be a "good" parent by the books. We go for walks, we go to the park, we play inside and outside, I read books and I give him his space too. But it seems like he's always walking around aimlessly fussing. He has been checked for ear infections and he's all clear and he has 12 teeth so I cant imagine him cutting anymore right now, have any of you had this with your children? what do I do?

Answer 1

Sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in something must be wrong as a new mom. Although, there truly might be something wrong! Try to join mom groups in your area and get exposure to other women and children close to your ages. This gives you many opportunities to discuss and spend time with moms who may have similar experiences. If you feel frustrated, and concerned often, your child will feel your anexities too. I remember having similiar concerns with my first child who is now two. It turned out to be a little of everything. As you know children change and grow so quickly...enjoy every minute of it and don't sweat the small stuff.

Answer 2

I'm not a parent, but I think this might just be typical behavior. Is he getting his afternoon naps in? Usually kids are still fussy after being changed, playing, being fed, etc. because they need to rest, and usually they fight it.

My boyfriend has a 13 month old sister and she gets like that more and more, and it's usually because it's "ni-night time" for her, even though she cries alot when she's put down, she'll go to sleep eventually.

It could also be that he's not getting what he wants. That is the other thing that makes my boyfriend's sister fussy, because she's at that age where she wants to get into everything and put everything in her mouth. It could be any number of things really. Good luck pinpointing the problem!

Answer 3

My son is a month younger and he's always happy, and we do exactly what you do as far as the activities. When he's fussy, he either wants to be held and loved or he's hungry. Is your son eating enough? We usually keep feeding him until he stops eating but there are times when he may not eat for awhile then all of a sudden he has a huge appetite. The other thing would be to hold him more and give him lots of kisses.

Answer 4

Give him several toys in one small area. It seems as tho he is bored or maybe he just wants more of you attention.
At that age they also begin exploring things more so be careful.
And there is no book that can help with every child. They are all so different.
Try not stimulating him to much. If a child is over tired they will do that as well.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

Have your doctor check for stomach problems - constant fussing is not normal for toddlers and should be looked into further.

And don;t let the doctor pooh pooh you either - stick to your guns!

Answer 6

some children r just fussy kids. he will grow out of it. just hold him love him and tell him u love him lots of hugs

Answer 7

well he might have acid reflex... my cousin was like that and that is what was wrong with her... the doc gave her some med and now she is a happy baby

Answer 8

I'd just keep checking with your doctor.... he might have stomach aches... if you feel like something is wrong, just keep pressing your doctor.

Answer 9

how about a day care center a few days a week?? it seems you're doing all you can, maybe he just needs something more...

Answer 10

Hug him.