He does this if he crys for like 2 minutes I never let him cry longer then that and if I warming his bottle or in the bathroom I come in and he is blue in the face and stops breathing. I took him to doctor they said he's fine but I don't think so. Please help.
2007-03-10 01:44:41 · 7 answers · asked by C S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
We just started giving him mylicon last nite it doesn't seem to be helping much he still seems fussy.
2007-03-10 01:59:07 · update #1
My mom told me I did this exact same thing has an infant. He holds it until I breathe in his face. I am worried cause what if I am asleep and not there to breathe in his face for him what would happen. FREAKING OUT HERE
2007-03-10 02:18:15 · update #2
I have never heard of that! If you are still concerned, push the doctor for more info or ask another doctor. Mother's intuition is sometimes best. I am sure he will be fine, though. But it's always better to be safe than sorry, in my opinion!!
Good luck!
Edited to add: I have seen them turn red in the face, but not stop breathing.
2007-03-10 01:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by DaisyGirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's actually turning blue and not breathing, THAT's not normal. He may have an obstructed airway, which could be as simple as his tongue falling back and another position might help. Yes, they turn purple and maybe for a second or two can't catch their breath when crying very hard: for how long does he stop breathing? Do you have any friends or relatives that have had babies? Get one of them to watch him as he does it and see what they think. If you're still concerned, don't let the doctor put you off: sometimes mothers really DO know best so keep pushing and if necessary ask another doctor until you're satisfied the baby is okay.
2007-03-10 02:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by wollam43 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically when a baby does this it's because he's in some kind of pain. He could be suffering from colic. My niece suffered from this. Talk to the pediatrician about the colic. Maybe that's it. On average alot of babies doe this. Both my kids (now 3 yrs and 10 months) did this. It wasn't colic but it was gas. If you suspect he's gasy, give him some Mylicon drops. It usually helps.
2007-03-10 01:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by dejesus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Babies are very smart. He knows that if he does this he you will hurry up and pick him up or get his bottle. He can breathe and he will. Although he seems very young, your child can begin leaning patience right now. Don't worry - He's just practicing for his future in drama.
The blueness in his face is from him not breathing - but he's okay. Babies have much thinner (and a lighter color) skin than adults so the blueness comes much quicker. It doesn't mean he's suffering. His baby skin just makes it look that way.
2007-03-10 02:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ann 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know some babies do stop breathibng for a minute, but i've always thought that was when they were older. Follow your gut instinct, and go back to the doctor, just to be on the safe side.
2007-03-10 01:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its perfectly normal. Newborns, and all infants, cry like this. They scream and scream and scream, and then hold their breath and tense up before squaking again.
Ive never known one who DIDNT do it. My 7 week old does it all the time :). Turns red like a lobster, and then purple as a grape.
Its perfectly and totally normal.
2007-03-10 01:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sounds to me like it may be a circulation problem. red and purple faces i've seen, but never blue. if he continues this he will have a lack of oxygen to his brain and may grow up to have some serious learning problems. take him to a specialist.
2007-03-10 02:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by pwrgrlmanda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋