My Baby Cries A Lot - see question below?

Question

The baby is 2 weeks old. He likes to be cuddled a whole lot of time.
As soon as we put him down to his bed he'll cry.... as soon as we pick him up, he'll stop.

We're soooo happy having the baby...but he's crying is also putting a toll on us. My wife and I are barely getting enough sleep...especially my wife!!! (I work that's why).

We do have bouncers, swings, swaddled him tight, and feed him on a "strict" timely basis.

What else can we do? Is this normal?

Answer 1

put it for adoption if u can't handle it

Answer 2

THIS IS SO NORMAL! In another 2 weeks my son will be 5 months old. Only in the last 4 weeks I've started to have some relief from carrying him and rocking him to sleep because he had turned over on to his tummy and is flipping back to his back too now and entertaining himself.
Your baby is just 2 weeks old. He's been cocooned inside his mommy for so long, you can't expect him to get used to sleeping on the bed or crib by himself, even though you are near and you get things comfy for him. The bouncers and swings are still a little too early for him. It will begin to work only at 3 + months. It can get very stressful. Your backs and arms will hurt. Lack of sleep will get to you. But you will get used to it and it will seem normal in another month or so. When the baby is older, you won't be carrying him so much. Be patient, time will fly by in no time and you both will be fine.

Answer 3

Try burping more often or( this helped a lot when my daughter was just about a month old) lay him on your bed with you on his side ( you can swaddle him tightly) and lay next to him in his line of sight, and close your eyes. My daughter would relax and close her eyes because I was there but I wasn't paying much attention to her, she would stop crying & eventually fall asleep. It really did help because she knew I wasn't gone, when she was really asleep I would pick her up and put her in her bassinet.
Another thing that worked was I would rock her upright instead of craddling, against my shoulder and "shhhhhhhhhh" (right next to her ear but not in her ear) until she went to sleep. You may have to "shhhh" him loudly at first and then dwindle down into a whisper when he has calmed down and is relaxed.
He has been in the womb a lot longer than he has been in the world. Adjustment is hard.

Good luck, a lot of people think that when the baby cries a lot it HAS to be colic, sometimes it is just being overstimulated.(changing arms too much, too many lights on, too much sound, lots of movement.)
Congratulations on the baby!

Answer 4

babies are meant to be held. remember he's been held for 9 or 10 months so he's used to it. Enjoy this time with him while he's young, and don't try to get him to change because he'll be independent soon enough. Try using a sling, they're very helpful.

When you say you feed him on a "strict" timely basis" what do you mean? Is he on a timed feeding schedule? Or are you feeding him when he wants?

Hunger is a new sensation. Before, he got his food instantaneously, whenever he needed it. If you want him to grow and thrive don't have him on some sort of feeding schedule, feed him when he needs it.

Some women have their baby sleep with them. It allows everyone to sleep and allows the baby to eat whenever he's hungry.

Answer 5

Hey, I have a set of 2yo twins, and I feel your pain! Check out Gripe Water. You can get it on eBay, or goole it. It is water that has fennel and some other ingredients. that help settle a baby. I am soooo serious, I would NEVER be without it!!! It is all good stuff! It helps with tummy, and hick-ups, colds. Just try it, and you have to tell me how it works for you guys.....Also a trick we would do is turn on the dryer in the laundry room. They loved the sound. And one last thing.....the song from Bonnie Reit *spelling may be off* "I can't make you love me" would always get them settled......
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Answer 6

We got a DVD "The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer". It has lots of good tips.

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Answer 7

My baby cried a lot when he was an infant as well. Most of all, they need to eat often. If he is fed, then try other means to soothe him. If his tummy bothers him, perhaps mylecon drops or Lil Tummies would work. Otherwise, my son liked the car seat on the dryer. The vibration was very soothing. Most of all, hang in there. Their needs are simple...food, sleep and lots of love.

Answer 8

Here's what my Pediatrician recommended. By the way, I am not a doctor, but i did try this and worked like a charm. Check with your Pediatrician first. Take the little fellow and put him in his car seat, strap him in. Put him on top of the dryer and turn the dryer on air only (no heat obviously and don't leave him by himself). Babies like the motion and sound. Worked for my little one who cried all the time. I remember nights sitting in the garage at 2:00am with my head in my hands trying to sleep while my little one whirred away on top of the dryer. Then I would carry her in her carseat to my bedroom and set her on top of the nightstand next to my bed and she would sleep. She was a preemie. :o) She's 4 now and h*ll on wheels. :o)

Answer 9

Sometimes a baby just has to cry!!! Sometimes Mom and Dad just need to let them. Try not feeding on such a strict schedule. I found with my children that some needed more some less.

Answer 10

or is it a colicky baby. Maybe he is used to be cuddled a lot. Maybe you can try giving him a pacifer(last resort). Is your wife breastfeeding the baby? Or is there something with the breastmilk or the diet? If not, consult a doctor... some babies are like that, like mine, he cried till 4 months... try reading more books about colicky babies... methods to deal with... poor thing.. Good luck:)

Answer 11

I haven't read all the answers yet, but I had to say that you should never let a baby this young cry it out!! He is only 2 weeks old and he needs to know beyond a doubt that someone will comfort him and meet his needs. Get whatever help you can beg, borrow or pay for, but please don't let him cry.