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It's almost like terrible two's- my boyfriend says.... She gets everything she needs......Is it ok to put her in the other room inside her playpen so I can drink my coffee in the morning- I mean Ive been with her since 6 am this morning and i just put her in the playpen, 9am... What do I do and is what im doing ok? (My Daughter is ten months old)

2007-01-07 03:55:47 · 14 answers · asked by agentsmiles 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Newborn & Baby

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She could be teething. Is she drooling more than usual? If you put your finger in her mouth, does she try harder than usual to push you away? Do you feel any new bumps on her gums?

It's also possible that she's just suffering from a bit of separation anxiety... which is, unfortunately, normal and I'm not sure what you can do to ease it.

Listen, though... if you need a break, you need a break! You are going to be better for your daughter if you are calm. Sometimes Mommies just need a break! There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. If you need to put her in her playpen and walk away, then do it. If she cries a little bit, you can talk to her from the other room. Let her know that Mama is still around and that she is not alone.

You need to take good care of yourself so you can take good care of that baby.

2007-01-07 04:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Could she be teething? Sometimes that will drive you (and the baby) crazy! Otherwise, I would first check with the doctor and if your daughter is healthy, then yes, it's OK to leave her for a short period of time so you can drink your coffee or use the bathroom, if you're sure she's safe and there's nothing wrong or nothing she needs. Otherwise you will lose your mind and that's not good for her either. If your boyfriend or another trustworthy adult can stay with her for a little while, it's also great to just go out for a walk, take a hot shower or bath, take a nap, etc. You need a little break once in a while too, so you will have the energy to be a good mom. Some babies are just fussier than others, and it may be that she will stop once you leave. She may just need a little time alone too. Good luck to you.

2007-01-07 04:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1 0

There could be a lot of problems here. Someone pointed out teething--that's a real possibility at this age. Is she feeling well? Fever? Runny nose? Eating well?

If you have had enough time to post this question, then she's probably ok. Babies get fussy for a lot of reasons. If she checks out ok--no fever, no runny nose, eating well...then she just might be tired and cranky or teething. She could just have some colick or something upset her tummy.

If the crying persists, call her pediatrician. Babies cry to tell their parents something isn't right.

2007-01-07 04:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by keyz 4 · 1 0

I merely went by a similar component with mine, 17 months previous. He refused to take his nap at his commonplace time which change into 12. He startes falling asleep at 6 for an hour and waking up and staying up till a million or 2 contained in the morning. This went on for per week, after I had sufficient of not sound asleep, i did not enable him nap for 3 days, which for sure made him great cranky at evening.. inspite of the indisputable fact that it change into extremely nicely worth it becausw now he's lower back to nappig at 12 and in mattress at 8.

2016-12-01 23:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

My mom always said "If they are dry and fed" Then no need to worry. But having 5 kids, I do have some suggestions.

1. Let her cry. It's not going to hurt her to cry and she needs some way for her lungs to develop because she is growing everyday. If she cries more than ten minutes than something needs to be checked. If you go pick her up ever time she cries, you are training her to "cry" every time she wants you to pick her up.

2. It could be teething, my grandbaby loved her teethings rings.

3. Is she used to her playpen? Does she have activity toys. Babies that age love to push buttons.

Bottom line is that mom needs her "breaks" too.

2007-01-07 04:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Carol K 2 · 0 0

First you need to find out why she's crying. Is she teething, colicky,tummy ache,gas, wet, tired, bored,hungry,spoiled?, or maybe she just likes to hear herself(and pull your string). If there is no medical reason then by all means put her someplace safe and let her have at it. I did. It wont hurt her or you a bit to let her cry if she wants to cry. If she is not in pain then the crying will stop once she sees she will not get to you and get her way. Some babies just want to be held all the time, this in itself is not good for either of you. So your doing good, like I said just make sure there is no medical reason first. Good Luck

2007-01-07 04:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by whateverhohum 3 · 0 0

My little one did that to... just hold her while you drink your coffee, and check her gums to see if they are red or raised, she may be teathing a little. a cold teather and some infants motrin did the trick for my little one. also by 9am if she was up at 6 i would put her down for a nap.... between 9-10. Mine is 18 months now, and our routeen is 6am wake up... get some breakfast, watch TV while I eat, then at 10-11am depending on her energy level she takes her nap. she sleeps for 2 hours or more, I let her wake on her own. Try a warm bath first thing in the mornign after a messy breakfast... food at this age (10M)is fun! My little one gets a bath when I cant figure out whats wrong with her, she usually comes out happy and full of energy. everyone gets a little crabby.

2007-01-07 04:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Holly M 5 · 2 0

At 10 months babies go through a phase when they cry are extra clingy and cry around strangers. Is your boyfriend new in your lives? If so, give it time and she will acclimate to him.

Also, she may have some sort of medical problem so she should be checked out by an MD.

2007-01-07 04:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 1 0

she might be teething or maybe an ear infection... she sounds like my son.... she might be in pain even though she doesnt have a fever... try rubbing her gums with ur finger see if she resists... or feeling around her ear, thats whats up with my son when he is that fussy... btw terrible twos dont start til they are 2 and u will know the difference!!!!
i leave my son playing in the living room and step out in the back to smoke, i can see him and he can see me.. if he crys i turn up the music... if he is ok... safe and all, and u can see her... its fine to drink ur coffee while she is a bit fussy... i used to ask the same thing... but finally i got over it!!!

2007-01-07 04:24:37 · answer #9 · answered by cathy n 2 · 0 0

She could be teething. Sometimes you just have to let them cry. I remember when my daughter kept me up all night. The only time she stopped crying was when I pushed her carriage. I gave up at 4 AM and fell asleep with her screaming.

2007-01-07 04:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0 0

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