OK...this is hard to expalin. I have a very fussy 4 1/2month old baby. He has always been this way and has always been difficult to take out of the house because his behavior is unpredictable. As a small baby he cried non-stop most days and nights. He now sleeps well at night and during naps. He is still fussy throughout the day and rarely smiles and never laughs. Lately (past 3 weeks) he has had some very severe crying episodes...all of which took place when I took him to someone else's house. What happens is he is OK for about 5 minutes, then he just starts screaming. The screaming is beyond belief (even my old Italian grandmother said it was very alarming!). He gets so upset that he will choke and sputter. These situations are no different than being at our own house or in a store (no crowds, no loud noises)...just a few people and a different environment. When he gets like this he is absolutely inconsolable, but as soon as we leave he is fine. What is going on?????
2007-02-26 02:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
By the way...I do have an appointment with my pediatrician next week...just looking for a little feedback before that.
2007-02-26 02:40:16 · update #1
My sister's daughter was exactly the same at 4 months. Basically, he is scared because there is nothing familiar in the places he's going, except for you. Take some of his favourite things, such as a toy and a book, and maybe even his playmat if he has one. Take pictures of the people you're visiting and put them on your fridge so that he sees them regularly. Explain to him where you're going and ask him to point out who you're talking about on the fridge photos (i.e. say, "we're going to Jane's today, can you show me who Jane is on the fridge?"). He'll start to feel more comfortable knowing who he's going to see and recognising the person from the photo. And taking some of his things will make him start to feel more secure because they're familiar to him.
2007-02-26 03:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really sure what's happening there. Makes me wonder if your baby has a very early case of stranger anxiety, or maybe he just doesn't like being outside of your home. My daughter would throw fits when I go shopping, but it happens after about 30 minutes. And if I attatch a toy to her carseat she'll last a little longer without getting fussy. But congratualtions on your baby sleeping through the night, it's nice isn't it? :)
There's probably nothing wrong with him, but your pediatrician can probably give you some good tips on how to better handle him when he throws fits. Goodluck.
PS: if you think it might be gas or he's constipated he can have up to 4 ounces of apple juice a day. If you want to try any other remedy I would consult your pediatrician first.
2007-02-26 02:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by beanie_babymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is still too small to associate with environments, so rule that one out. The best way to monitor a baby is by setting a strict routine. That way you will know whether the baby is hungry or sleeply when he cries. It sounds as though there could be something that is paining him. Please let us know what the pediatrician says when you have to vote for the best answer. Good luck.
2007-02-26 02:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by MaggieSA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try buying a wrap style baby carrier. "The Ultimate Baby Wrap" carried at babies r us for about 28 dollars. He might really like being up close to you and also the way babies legs are when they are in the wrap can relieve gas. My son isn't real crazy about being in the wrap when we are home but when we are out he loves it. He can watch everything while feeling safe and secure.
2007-02-26 04:17:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's having pain somewhere. It may be that he has very bad gas! Has hebeen pooping properly? Is constipation a possibility. Get him some gripe water and enfacol.... enfacol is great for babies with colic and wind (I know he doesn't havecolic, but it will help). I wish you all the best!!!!
2007-02-26 02:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 00:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be gas or he's colicy. if it's gas, try mylicon, if it's not, your pedi should help
2007-02-26 02:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by currious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋