My 2 month old son does not seem to like going out much and gets anxious and fussy most times we leave the house ..... he seems to get nervous in places he doesn't know... and I've made sure he's fed and rested normally so why does he re-act that way? Anything I'm doing wrong and what can I do to relax him?
2007-03-11 00:39:23 · 5 answers · asked by Mon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Babies this small have not yet developed a clear sense of sight and other sensory skills. They are unable to focus on objects, cannot see certain colors, and things are basically hazy 3 feet away from their face. So its normal for the baby to feel nervous when he realizes that he is not in his usual secure nursery/home where things are always the same. The best thing you can do is comfort him. Let him hear your voice. Take along his usual blanket/bear and some familiar toys or things that you keep in his room or near his bed. Always have a bottle ready and a pacifier may also help soothe him. Now is the time to supply your diaper bag with plenty of things to interest him. When my daughter was very little I bought some small toys for her diaper bag and through the months she has learned that they are her travel toys and has formed an attachment to them. Sometimes I catch her digging them out when she is at home in her nursery and is bored. Other than that just be sure to always stay by his side when you are out and he will soon understand that this is normal. Going out more frequently can also get him used to it.
2007-03-11 17:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3 month old who seems to be getting more sensitive to her surroundings and a bit more "anxious" whenever I take her somewhere new. Sometimes she's fine. Sometimes she's not. I really think it's about adjusting slowly to a new environment. I make sure to slowly introduce new people instead of just handing her over to them as soon as they see her. I make sure to let her know I'm right there with her whenever we enter a new environment so that her sense of security (me) is in tact and that she's not alone. I'm not sure if you're a pacifier user or not, but that also helps alot. I never wanted to use a pacifier with my baby, but without it, I'd be lost :o) Some babies are just more sensitive to their surroundings and find home the most preferable place to be. Just try to move him into new situations slowly and be there to support him physically each time. He'll grow out of it, so there's some hope in that as well. He's very young yet. Good luck!!!
2007-03-11 06:20:17 · answer #2 · answered by Nickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a baby sling or wrap while your out so your baby can feel you and have your body heat. That might comfort him.
2007-03-14 19:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Kari K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
comfort him and cradle him while you're out so he'll get used to it. maybe he just doesn't feel secure enough. babies that young like to be wrapped in blankets for security. there could be a lot of reasons he doesn't like it. is it too cold? is it too hot? is the sun in his eyes? is it too loud?
2007-03-11 00:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by impossiblemama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your house is air-conditioned or heated to a constant temperature.
2007-03-11 00:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by rumplestiltskin12357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋