My baby is 5 weeks old, and exclusively breastfed. She's very content and alert during the day, but after her first middle of the night feeding (usually 1:00-2:00am) she grunts really loudly for the rest of the night, regardless of whether she's hungry or needs to be changed. My husband and I can't sleep! Any suggestions?
2006-09-26 07:05:17 · 9 answers · asked by MtnBlossom 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My baby did this also. He is now 5 1/2 months and is still exclusively breastfed. While he did get over it, the doctor said this was all normal. As long as they are not crying, it is not colic or gas. Unfortunately there is nothing that makes them stop and even though she makes lots of noise she is resting. Mine just stopped on his own and you eventually learn that babies makes lots of little noises and it doesn't mean they need anything. I know it is difficult as you can't get any sleep (been there) but after time you just learn to tune it out and sleep through it. I know this doesn't sound very helpful but having just gone thru this not that long ago and asking the doctor millions of questions, it will get better. Try looking at the web page below it will offer some hints as well as explanation. Good luck and congrats on your little one.
2006-09-26 07:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why Is My Baby Grunting
2016-11-08 05:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 8 week old little boy at 6am every morning( like clock work )will start grunting and kicking his hands and feet.
i give him breast milk in a bottle so i think its gas with my baby that builds up during the night because when i try to burp him at night he wont because hes always in a deep sleep.sometimes i prop him up on a pillow and he will sleep better that sometimes works, i burp him and that works too, if not i just put him in his swing. i think they just out grow it , I'm glad im not the only one with this problem. good luck.
2006-09-26 08:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by Happy Wife&Mum. Very Much HappY! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is common for babies that young to grunt and make lots of noises and seem uncomfortable when trying to poo, if that is what she is trying to do. the muscles that control pooping are not very strong at birth (obviously) so it is difficult for them to go until their muscles get stronger. My daughter liked me doing bicycle kicks with her legs and gently pushing her knees up to her tummy to help things move along. If you feel that there might be a problem though, you can always call the dr. for advice...I left our dr. a lot of messages when my daughter was younger, the nurses always called back with advice.
2016-03-15 04:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to put your baby to sleep in 20 seconds you must get the "Instant Baby Sleep" MP3 sound track. Here is their official web-site: http://www.instantbabysleep.net
The sound track gently produces energy over the full human hearing spectrum with an embedded pulse that gently eases the brain to the Alpha state well known for drowsiness and sleep induction.
2014-09-25 09:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 7-week-old son does the same thing. He sounds like a barnyard from his last middle of the night feeding on! My ped said it's nothing to worry about, but it does keep you up, doesn't it? He suggested NOT having him sleep in the room with us if it bothers us so much, but I like having him close.
We've started calling him goat boy because of the sounds. I guess they grow out of it. Good luck to you.
2006-09-26 08:27:56 · answer #6 · answered by edkolover 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Maybe gas. My daughter made those noises, she was on formula and I switched to a different kind of the same brand. Lactose free, it seemed to help.
2006-09-26 07:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about this, especially if she could possibly be coughing instead of grunting. This could be an indication of health issues. In the meantime, try giving her a pacifier after her 1:00 am feeding.
2006-09-26 07:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by KayLees NeeNee 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
You best ask this of your doctor.
2006-09-26 07:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
audible grunting is a sign of a breathing problem. any other symptoms? something you might want to ask your pediatrician about soon.
2006-09-26 07:15:50 · answer #10 · answered by dumbdumb 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋