Kaylie was born Sept 30th. She just started getting cranky in the evenings about a week ago. She crys for no reason. I always check if shes hungry or if she has a dirty diaper and she still crys her head off. I feel so helpless when she gets into this mood. No matter how much i try to comfort her she still crys. Is there anything more i can do to help her?
2006-10-18 09:01:36 · 17 answers · asked by due_oct3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You might want to call her dr and let them know, there is a possibility that you will need to change her formula or if you are nursing it might be what you are eating is hurting her tummy, but there is not a lot more you can do but try comforting her until it goes away.
2006-10-18 09:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there and done that. Ok, the first thing you need to do is rule out certain things. If she is formula fed she might be having a problem with the formula, make sure that you burp your baby really well about every 1 or 2 ounces of formula, try a Dr. Brown bottle, or Walmart has a similar bottle that will work the same way, make sure that you are not laying your child flat when you are feeding her, let her sleep in her bouncy seat or swing(during a nap if you are concerned about it) and see if this helps. You can also try turning the lights on low and turn off the TV and play some classical music. I probably have more ideas if these didn't work. E-mail me if you need more help and don't worry this phase in her life will probably go away in time.
2006-10-18 09:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your baby is 10 days old. There should be NOTHING you need to be doing around the house. (Where is your husband/partner?) Now, and for the next few weeks, YOUR only job should be to rest, recover from the birth, and care for your baby. If that means letting the housework go and ordering pizza every night, that's what you do. Your baby is still getting used to life in the big, scary, outside world. You are the only thing she knows. So of course she is more content in contact with you. Hold her, rock her, cuddle her, sing to her. Even if you aren't nursing, consider spending time cuddling her 'skin to skin', and offering her bottles held close against your bare chest. And try a sling or wrap so you can continue to hold her while you get stuff done. (Even if that 'stuff' is just going to the toilet...) A bassinet, rather than a big empty crib may also make her feel more secure and comfortable when away from you.
2016-05-22 00:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh god! I feel your pain. Our child was this way for the first six months. Nothing really works, but this helped: I would suggest you get the "Happiest baby on the block" DVD. Buy it used from amazon.com or something. http://www.thehappiestbaby.com/colic.htm
Also, if you're breast feeding, I would try avoiding certain foods. For example, Broccoli or cauliflower. If it makes you gassy, it'll probably make the baby gassy. If you're using formula, you'll have to switch to the very expensive formula. However, if you have good insurance, then they might pay for part of it.
Last but not least, talk to your doctor.
Just as a followup after reading a few posts; the previous posters have no idea what they are talking about. The next poster has things right, DR Browns is good.
2006-10-18 09:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by b4freedom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I read an excellent book called "Happiest Baby on the Block." The system is called the 5 S's.
Swaddle
Suck (pacifier or finger)
Shhh (or white noise like turn on a fan or faucet)
Swing (back & forth - do NOT jiggle up and down!)
Sideways (hold baby belly-to-belly with you with head in one of your elbows and feet in the other)
Do these five things AT THE SAME TIME and the baby will calm right down. Always worked for us. The theory behind it is that it mimics conditions in your womb and comforts the baby.
2006-10-18 09:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by Elaura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a colicy baby too. I switched formula to Enfamil Gentlease and switched bottles to the playtex drop ins. I also went through a ton of mylicon and finally tonight I am starting to try "gripe water". The only other thing that works for me is to put him on my chest and pull the covers up around him and breath deeply. Babies take their cue from how you are feeling. If you are calm and breath deep, chances are she will calm down too. If you are tense she will feel that and it will upset her more. Good luck. I have been told that it gets easier.
2006-10-18 12:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by titania94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read in a book(I forgot the title) that humming/singing or speaking into the babies ear helps them to stop crying. babies are used to extremely loud sounds due to being in the mommys womb for 9 months. The noises really help as well as driving her around in the car. Good luck. I would do a google search on Colic.
2006-10-18 09:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Day 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Mylicon Drops ~ Available at stores like target next to Tylenol, etc. It's like beano for babies - I used it when my seven year old was gassy after my mother in law recommended it.
Also try lying her on her back and rubbing her tummy in a circular motion.
It's OK to let her cry a little - you need your sanity, but this usually lasts a month or two.
Good luck!
2006-10-18 09:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by aka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more than likely gas. My month old had the same problem. I bought him an antigas medication called "mylicon" it is for infants, and it dissolves gas bubbles. Give it a shot, it could help you and baby get some rest. Congrats on your new arrival!!
2006-10-18 09:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by nellieb_959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ride her around in the car, for some reason the humming of the motor soothes them. Also patting her back continuosly should help. My daughter had the same problem when she was a baby, if u pat her back u have to be prepared to do it for a long time.
2006-10-18 09:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by SEXY LADY T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋