Any ideas on how to stop a 6 week old baby from being a constant whinger?

Question

Even when he is fed, not tired, changed, burped and cuddled he still moans!!
I love my gorgeous nephew so much but he's wearing the whole family out!
We saw a cranial osteopath with him onSaturday but not really sure whether this helped (unsure of the whole technique, poss a con!).
Any clues please?

Just to add, its definately not colic as he winds really well and burps for England. Also, even when he is being comforted/ cuddled he is still really gripey. His sleep is really restless too so constantly yawning as he can't seem to settle at all.

p.s. mymymissymai - I am a parent of two very amazing children thank you!

Answer 1

A cranial osteopath!!!??? Yes, definately a con! How to seperate anxious new parents from their money lesson one1 Cuddle and love him. He'll be fine.

Answer 2

Well I may not know much at the medical terms or what your nephew might have. But I do have worked in a daycare for almost 4 years now and we only have babies from the ages of 6 weeks to 2 1/2 years so I think I have seen just about everything. If there is no sign of any type of cold (runny nose, coughing, etc.) or trying to grab his ears (possible ear ache), then he is doing what any other baby is trying to do. Get attention.

I am actually going through a situation now where a one year old constitantly cries until I hold him. As soon as I put him back on the floor, he starts crying agian. I am not saying he's spoiled but if he knows someone will pick him up when he starts crying, then he'll do what he has to do. I'd do the same thing if it meant I would always get what I wanted. Crying isn't a bad thing for babies...it actually helps strengthen their lungs. If you can stand hearing it, let him cry it out. Don't pick him up until he calms down, even just a little bit. Letting him realize you'll only praise him for the good. Try that, and if it doesn't work, definitely take him to his physician. Good luck!

Answer 3

It does sound like a colicky reflux to me. All babies have fussy times that can last 3-4 hours usually in the early evening (as per my pediatrician). But just because a baby burps and settles down easily at times, doesn't mean they don't have problems at other times of the day. I'm not sure though if you're describing him as "moaning" if that is actually fussing or just making baby sounds and grunts?

Answer 4

There is a word for that called Colic.

Colic is a term used to describe a constant discomfort to baby, usually gas pains that are alway there.
Usually it disappears by the time baby is about 3-6 months.

Stick to breastmilk if possible, and just tolerate until he grown out of it.

Answer 5

I know how uncomfortable for Everyone this can be. These are just some ideas to try...swaddle him in a blanket nice and tight, baby burrito style, alot of newborns are comforted by this. A drop or two of oil or essence of peppermint in a half bottle of warm water can comfort. Of course make sure he gets enough to eat. If his fussing is really making the caregiver tense, he/she needs to place baby in cot or other safe place and go to another room to de-stress. This, too, shall pass. Good luck.

Answer 6

First of all congrats on the new edition. I have a 3 week old myself. Alot of the times baby's get gas from eating especially if they eat from a bottle. They sell a gas relief medicine in your local grocery store just for babies. Any brand will do. If you give this to your child right after they eat it helps. Also try to keep them upright for at least 15 - 20 mins after they eat. This helps with preventing the gas. Check out this DVD we bought it and it actually works. www.dunstanbaby.com

Answer 7

Does he have a routine to his whinging ie more/less at certain times of the day? Can you/your sister work out whether its before/after certain feeds? Is there anything he does like eg having a bath? being in his pram?

I can imagine its hard on your family especially when you want him to be happy and content in the first few weeks of being born.

I hope life picks up for you all soon.

Answer 8

It sounds like colic a newborn baby usually does not cry if fed and changed unless they are in pain. Mylicon drops are available at Wal-mart and other drug stores, but he should be taken in to see his doctor. Sometimes babies can pick up on tension to and it can cause them to be tense too. You could also try playing soothing music for him.

Answer 9

He is using whinning and crying to try to communcate with the adults who care for him to let them know he need to be held more. Try using a baby sling or wrap that might be all he needs to feel more connected. It sounds like this baby is a high needs baby. I would recomend you get a copy of The High Needs Baby by the Dr Sears it offers tons of advice on how to deal with a high needs baby/child.

Answer 10

I know a baby like this. He takes after his daddy, it's a sign of things to come..... go to www.personalitytransplant.com. You can go to the postoffice and get a form to apply for government funding to pay for this op- Todays whingy babies are tomorrows grumpy machanics!!! In my friends case I think her baby may be ok without the transplant as his mummy her family are too cool!! I hope this advise helps xx