my baby cries all the time?

Question

Do you have any tips about how to stop a baby from crying like all day long it seems. I feed her I change her, I play with her, I try and hold her, I burp her, I give her her soother, and she just cries, she demands constant attention, and when I give her cuddles she just cries right through it. I want to start ripping out my hair. Does anyone have any idea what this could be. She is six weeks and has been getting progressivly more fussy as the weeks go by. Also any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

My son was the same way.... it is VERY hard, so please find someone to babysit- take turns with your partner if you have one, so one can leave for a little bit, while the other watches her. It is easier too for a family member to take a turn for a couple of hours-because they aren't with her all day long as you are. All doctors told us it is very healthy for you to have a little time to yourself, because otherwise, you will get really frustrated and get negative feelings- hopefully none harmful to you or your baby.

It's colic, and we tried everything as well- even car rides, vibrating seats, rocking, feeding, changing diapers, nothing really got him to calm down. Sometimes I could do something that would work, however there were some nights we'd be up until 4am trying to get him to be calm, and the car ride didn't work! It's very hard seeing your baby cry, and nothing you do will help. I cried along with him several days.

So I say the main thing is-make sure you get a break! our baby got over the colic around 2 months- it was the longest 2 months ever, but finally he was okay, and the happiest baby I've ever seen!

Try to be patient, and take some time for yourself here and there- I know it's tough to do something for yourself when you want to help your baby, but you really do need it.

A couple other things- my son really loved baths- so that would help a little until the bath was over. He also loves music, and singing. They say to use white noise also- turn the tv on a station that doesn't work, and turn it up... sometimes that would get him to stop.

Hope this helps some, and I wish you the best! Soon you will have a happy baby!

Answer 2

I would definitely talk to your pediatrician to rule out any medical issues, but it sounds like you have a "high-needs" baby. Dr. Sears has written wonderful stuff about the challenges and joys of having the kind of baby you seem to have. He wrote a book called "The Fussy Baby Book" and I've included a link with resources from his Web site below. The important thing is to remember that this first year is when your baby learns to trust you and the world. Don't leave her to cry alone and know that your efforts (though they may seem like they're not working) will pay off in the long run by helping your baby to bond to you and trust you. Keep up the good work, mama!

Answer 3

Could be an upset tummy, Ear infection, Or some other medical problem like reflux. See the Dr. And be patient. Ask your mom or your mother in law or sister in law to come over so you can rest for a couple of hours. This way your not so stressed out and giving off negitave energy to the baby and she can since that.
And it just sounds like if nothing is medically wrong w/ the baby You still need some rest to cope w/ the crying

Answer 4

My daughter was this way also. I remember telling people what a fussy baby she was. I talked to my midwife about it, and she said that 6 weeks is the peek fussy time for most babies. Unless they're colicy, it will slowly start to get better from here out. The fussiness lasted for a couple weeks with my daughter and then got better. She is such a happy baby now. Hang in there, it will get better!!

Answer 5

Im not really answering the question because it seems like alot of people already gave you some great advice and some bad.But I wanted to say it sounds like your a great mother and your doing a good job at being one.Try to stick in there when she cries.I know how it feels when your baby is crying and you cant do anything about it.You feel so bad and sometimes like a bad mom.But your not.My son is also six weeks and he loves taking warm baths with me.Maybe a warm bath would help.Well bye take care and stick in there.Much love

Answer 6

How are her bowel movements.. she could be constipated or have colic.
My daughter started with colic around 3 weeks.
Sometimes a formula change can help and they also have over the counter drops for gas, cant remember the name because its been years, but they do help a bit. We tried prescription gas meds but they weirded her out.
Go see the pediatrician just to make sure its nothing serious.

Answer 7

My son is 20 months old now and I went through the same thing with him.. We had to change his formula to prosobee. If your baby is trying to eat constantly, then it is very likely the milk is not right. If you don't do something now she will eat and get too big.. call your pediatrician and/or go ahead and try her on prosobee for a week and see if she doesn't turn out to be a sweet baby!!! If it doesn't work, take her to get checked out, but being six weeks old.. it has to be the formula!

Answer 8

I went through this for the first 1 1/2 years of my 6 year olds
life :-)
Turns out, he was intolerant to calcium!
Try a lactose free diet.
I also found out later that, he is autistic. This is going to drastically change a baby's behavior.
Talk to your doctor. Try the diet changes. Chances are, that is the proplem.
I wish you luck!
I know what it is like to not sleep through the night for a very long time :-)

Answer 9

Try a sling, they can be very helpful and soothing. The closeness and motion of you moving around is perfect.

She may be reacting to a food allergy. If you are breastfeeding, try cutting out dairy from your diet for a week or two, and if it improves that was probably the problem. If it doesn't work, try eliminating wheat.

Answer 10

the baby could be colic - did you smoke when you were pregnant or does anybody smoke in the home? the baby couls also have gas, an ear infection, etc. it's hard when they can't talk, but she's trying to let you know something if she's still crying after you've done everything you can. take her to the doctor asap - good luck!