ok so my son is colicy we got that part here is the other part he cries every night if mommy isn't holding him. Does anyone else have this problem? My husband can't even hold him because all he will do is scream. Tonight I had to work and my mom and my husband watched him and he cried for the both of them for 4 hours. When I am home at night he does a normal colic cry which is getting better no longer from 6pm-11pm now it is only from 9-11pm but it is an of and on cry for me but anyone else it is a straight cry and nothing but standing and pacing the floor with him works. Anyone have any ideas to help dad watch him while I am gone? Thanks please only serious answers.
2006-12-31 20:48:29 · 12 answers · asked by SIMSGIRL 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Stop holding him all the time. He crys for you because he knows you will pick him up. You need to let him learn to cry it out. He will learn, you don't have to be mean and ignore him just don't pick him up every time he crys.
2006-12-31 21:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by dohm84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK I have been reading some of the answers. There is the possibility the child is being held to much, but you can not over hold a tiny baby. I suggest taking your child to the doctor. The fact that your child crys so much at a certain time of night really indicats that there is something more going on and it needs to be delt with. Now I do not want to scare you but I will let you know that my child did the same thing and it turns out he is autistic. If caught early Autism can be helped a great deal. Your child is showing signs of sensory issues, the needing to be held and walked and the constant screaming from a certain time to a certain time. My son and many others did the very same thing. Like I said go to a doctor but there is something you can do at home to help the sensory issues. you can give the child deep pressure rubs, using two fingers all over the body. Don't worry right not that your child needs to be walked he she will grow out of it. Mainly get that child to a doctor and make sure there is not internal physical problems. Also try playing soothing music.
2007-01-01 03:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by trhwsh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, i had that problem with mine now he is 4 months old he id getting better, My baby boy has colic and there is nothing worse then a baby crying all the time, but it takes time, Have u tried Gripe water that's awesome stuff i don't use it all the time but it is for chronic abdominal pain from colic,try a nice warm Bath. Go to your doctor and see if your baby is Lactose intolerant, mine was and it make him so much better and if he still will not sleep try rolling your baby on his side and buy a ANTI ROLL PILLOW ..
Anyway good luck and i am thinking of u i was there once b4 u are not alone..
2006-12-31 23:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by aussie_female1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just my personal opinion, but I believe that sometimes people use the term colic to describe something than can be a number of things. He could have digestive issues (like gas or constipation). It really could be a number of things. Just remember that he is only 3 months old and needs his source of comfort as much as possible, and that is you. If you have to be away from him, try sleeping with his favorite blanket for one night and then offer it to him when you must be away. Your scent will comfort him. My first son reacted similarly when I was away from him and needed rocking to calm down. Tell Dad to be patient too. Kids can sense nervousness and stress. Soft soothing singing to him may help also. I wish you both luck, enjoy that little miracle.
2006-12-31 20:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be that he has gas (try Mylacon) or if he's on formula that it isn't agreeing with him and you may need to switch to another type.
Try putting him in a baby swing. That worked well with my daughter (and saved my sanity). Another thing that often works is going for a ride in the car.
It it truly is colic, hang in there, you just need to ride it out and remember that this too shall pass!
2006-12-31 22:26:01 · answer #5 · answered by Jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pedialyte if spelled correctly. my son is 8yrs old so i been there . Some options for you may seem hard at first but oneday it must happen.
ok..
1. Equal out the holding he may be spoiled to mommy.
2. Dad try to sing to him rubbing his tummy or his back.
3. Dad let him feel your comfort zone by building one like mom did( but hers is more natural from embryo stages) so you have to work a little harder.
2006-12-31 20:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by gigahits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first one was colicky and what I found to help her through those 'cranky times' was one of those automatic swings. The one I had for her had a bed attachment (which was later changed to a swing seat that she sat up in) and it acted like a cradle, only no one had to sit next to it and rock it.
The regular rocking motion soothed the baby.
2006-12-31 22:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have her on any Reflux meds? My daughter has the comparable subject and we've got here across that she want to continually be upright. additionally whilst she sleep you ought to placed her at a 30 degree perspective. My daughter became a nightmare for roughly 3 weeks until we've been given her on the suitable medicine and dose. you ought to communicate on your document approximately meds and do your study on line approximately reflux to be sure what might help her. i got here across the internet so plenty extra informative approximately Reflux than something that my surgeon might desire to assert. good success!
2016-11-25 19:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by rolland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi My name is Nikkie,I'ts been 13 years since I had a baby. But try this, It worked for me. If you have to go to work leave a worn shirt of yours with the baby, something that he has seen with your smell and a ticking clock. Worked wonders for me. Good luck
2006-12-31 21:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by Nikkie M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My 3 months old also will choose who she want to be carried by. thats me.
For one thing, perhaps getting a worn shirt on for whoever is "on-duty" might be handy. also, the way one carries the baby might be a factor too.
Mine loves to be held "tightly" and close to the body. This makes her feel secured and cosy.. plus mummy's smell...
Another thing is, she loves to be carried, standing up. the moment i sat down, she will start wailing...
Love the baby, cuddle and all... baby will never be spoilt by all these tender loving care we provide...
2007-01-01 03:53:04 · answer #10 · answered by hale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋