My baby has been getting a little worse at night everyday but last night was really bad. I couldn't get her to stop crying for almost 3 hours. She's also been really gassy. I had colic as a baby could she be getting the same thing? How can I help her calm down? I feel really bad since everyone in the house needs to wake up early.
2006-10-20 10:57:41 · 28 answers · asked by vannalascano1987 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am breastfeeding right now and her dr. appt is on mon. and I was just wondering what I can do now.
2006-10-20 11:22:28 · update #1
if its colic there is nothin you can do. If it is gas try some gas drops if it doesn't work bend her knee's in towards her stomach over and over to releive the gas, if this doen't work call her doctor.
2006-10-20 10:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ash1227 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
During the day put her on a nursing routine. Feed her 10-15 min on each side and keep her awake afterwards to make sure she is getting enought to eat during the day. Feed her every 2.5 to 3 hours during the day. She may be going through a growth spurt and just extra hungry. Also try the gas drops and pay attention to the things you are eating. A good book is "Baby Whisperer" or "Babywise" for getting babies eating well and sleeping well.
I did this with all four of mine and they were sleeping throught the night at 6-9 weeks. My second had colic. He was (and still is) very sensitive to everything, light, sounds etc. He would cry from 5-8 in the evening. We had to just hold him, but it eventually ends. Try swaddling her and singing to her to calm her down.
Good luck.
2006-10-21 16:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by easton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like colic. Colic usually gets worse at night. Try some gas drops, your baby's doctor can tell you what kind. Colic is hard too deal with, have lots of patience, and never turn down help from family and friends.
2006-10-21 12:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rose T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colic is not inherited, but your baby is only 4 weeks old, that's what baby's do is cry. It is not until about 6-8 weeks that they actually sleep thought the night, and then, it is not regular. Just be patient, and your room mates must understand that you are a new mommy.
Congratulations on your beauty of joy.
2006-10-20 11:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try gas drops - if that's the problem the drops will help
give her a soothing warm bath before bedtime
swaddle her (like they did in the hospital) with a thin receiving blanket
it may be colic - in which case you'll end up feeling batty and completely worn out
you'll need to take turns with her at night so that you both get some rest. some folks will tell you to let her cry it out. some will tell you to put her down and go in every few minutes to gently pet her, but don't pick her up and don't talk to her and to gradually wait longer and longer before going in. and some folks will tell you to take her to bed with you - the family bed. all of those are options - just figure out what you think will work best for you/your family. I couldn't survive letting mine cry it out and ended up (without planning to) practically sleeping with my oldest until she was three. it seemed the only way I could get some sleep too. getting her to sleep on her own was very very difficult. I used to sit up in a chair with my youngest - didn't want to give up another 3 years of sleeping with my honey! - and that worked fine. usually she'd drop off while her tummy was pressed onto my breast. I think the pressure helped with her gasiness.
Good luck - and enjoy the quiet moments!
2006-10-20 11:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea id say she has colic. Take her to the pediatrician and they will try changing her formula. That could also be a very good idea. My son went through the exact same thing and honestly no matter what there is really nothing you can do. Ask your dr. about changing her formula.
2006-10-20 11:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be something that you are eating that is causing the gas. You can also try turning off the T.V and turn the lights on low. Then put in some classical music. Try burping your baby more often. There is also something called gripe water(i have never used it) its suppost to help with the colic.
2006-10-20 11:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be something that you have ate. It sounds like she has colic, and I just went through this with my baby about a month and a half ago. She's also probably going through a growth spurt. Try these options:
* Swaddle wrap and cuddling
* Mylacin drops
* White noise (vacuum cleaner running, dishwasher, fan)
* Bouncing up and down while holding her
* Warm bath
Much luck to you!
2006-10-20 14:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it. Go and get the book "The happiest baby on the block" by Dr Harvey Karp. It is a life saver!!! It tells you the symptoms of colic, how to address it and also why it happnes. It helped me out a lot with my son. Best of luck!!!
2006-10-20 11:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by Danielle P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she already has colic. Talk to your doctor ...my son had this really bad and it is very frustrating for both of you not to mention exhausting. That was years ago and there wasn't much they could do then...but with all the recent advances there should be some relief out there for your daughter.
2006-10-20 11:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to keep her calm and happy. Don't worry too much. Try breastfeeding her, then burp her and finally put her to sleep. My mom did that once to my baby cuzin that had colic and next thing u know he was fine
2006-10-20 12:53:09 · answer #11 · answered by sexy mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋