a question for mommys with newborns..........?

Question

about how much a day does your baby cry? my 5 week old is always crying but its like for no reason unless he is sleeping at first i thought he was colicky but he sleeps really good at night...its like he cant be awake with out crying....is this something all babys do ?? i have alot of friends with babys and they dont do this i have never seen a baby fuss so much ....is there something i can do ??

Answer 1

get a sling... nurse him more frequently... look at your diet, maybe something youre eating is bugging him.

Answer 2

My son was that way when he was born. I had a D.O. tell me to give him some Acidophilus from a health food store and feed it to him a few times a day. It worked like a charm and there was no more constant crying. It was colic. He would cry for hours upon hours and no matter what I did he wouldn't stop until we started doing this. The health food store sold it to us in a yogurt form and gave us the dosage instructions.

One thing I was told about it was that I was diagnosed with Strep B when I was pregnant so they pumped me full of antibiotics when I was in labor to ensure that he didn't get it. Those antibiotics flushed his system as well and destroyed all of the beneficial bacteria that he was supposed to gain through the birth process. He didn't have the necessary "good" bacteria in his digestive tract to be able to handle formula or breast milk and it made him constantly uncomfortable. If you had a similar situation, try the Acidophilus or Babydophilus. I have recommended it to 4 other mothers in my community and all of them swear by it.

Answer 3

I have a 6 weeks old and we are going through the same thing... I used to be a nanny for many newborn, but none of them cried as much as my son. We went to doctor today, and he diagnosed him with acid reflux, so that is what has been bothering him. But he also said that there is nothing they can do about it, so we have to wait. It is good that he sleeps at night, because otherwise I would soon jump out of the window. It is so stressful to hear him crying all they and not knowing how to help him.

Answer 4

sorry to tell u, but some babys just cry more than others.
as long as uve been through the usual list of things to do, ie: feed, wind, change, put to bed, then its more than likely he is just a whingy 1!!
ive got the same prob, my eldest was great when she was a baby, my my newborn, 9wks old is such an attention seeker and screams her head off as soon as i put her down or walk away from her.
as long as he isnt getting too distressed, try leaving him crying for a few mins, go back to him and settle him down, then leave him for a minute or two longer.carry on doin this until he can settle on his own, it will make things easier for u in the long run. good luck

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I have 3 children and as babies they didnt cry much at all. I have heard though that a difficult birth can lead a baby to have constant headaches, I also read somewhere about a baby who cried all the time turned out to have a dislocated collar bone due to a difficult delivery. I would go and see your doctor just for a check and rule these things out. good luck

Answer 7

Make sure he's fed and changed. If that's taken care of then maybe he has a belly ache. What he's drinking could be giving him gas causing him to by uncomfortable. Try Mylicon drops or just try moving his legs almost like a bicycle pushing them back and forth towards his stomach. Have you also tried a pacifier? or maybe just being in his face and talking to him! Also try tummy time! Good luck!!

Answer 8

You can try mylicon drops...he sounds colic! No one knows what causes colic. The condition may be the result of swallowing large amounts of air, which becomes trapped in the digestive tract and causes bloating and severe abdominal pain.

Other possible causes of colic include:


digestive tract immaturity


food intolerances


hunger or overfeeding


lack of sleep


loneliness


overheated milk or formula


overstimulation resulting from noise, light, or activity


tension

During a colicky episode, babies' bellies often look swollen, feel hard, and make a rumbling sound. Crying intensifies, tapers off, then gets louder. Many babies grow rigid, clench their fists, curl their toes, and draw their legs toward their body. A burp or a bowel movement can end an attack. Most babies who have colic do not seem to be in pain between attacks.

Diagnosis

Pediatricians and family physicians suspect colic in an infant who:


has cried loudly for at least three hours a day at least three times a week for three weeks or longer


is not hungry but cries for several hours between dinnertime and midnight


demonstrates the clenched fists, rigidity, and other physical traits associated with colic

The baby's medical history and a parent's description of eating, sleeping, and crying patterns are used to confirm a diagnosis of colic. Physical examination and laboratory tests are used to rule out infection, intestinal blockage, and other conditions that can cause abdominal pain and other colic-like symptoms.

Treatment

Medications do not cure colic. Doctors sometimes recommend simethicone (Mylicon Drops) to relieve gas pain, but generally advise parents to take a practical approach to the problem.

Gently massaging the baby's back can release a trapped gas bubble, and holding the baby in a sitting position can help prevent air from being swallowed during feedings. Bottle-fed babies can swallow air if nipple holes are either too large or too small.

Nipple-hole size can be checked by filling a bottle with cold formula, turning it upside down, and counting the number of drops released when it is shaken or squeezed. A nipple hole that is the right size will release about one drop of formula every second.

Babies should not be fed every time they cry, but feeding and burping a baby more often may alleviate symptoms of colic. A bottle-fed baby should be burped after every ounce, and a baby who is breastfeeding should be burped every five minutes.

When cow's milk is the source of the symptoms, bottle-fed babies should be switched to a soy milk hydrolyzed protein formula. A woman whose baby is breastfeeding should eliminate dairy products from her diet for seven days, then gradually reintroduce them unless the baby's symptoms reappear.

Since intolerance to foods other than cow's milk may also lead to symptoms of colic, breastfeeding women may also relieve their babies' colic by eliminating from their diet:


coffee


tea


cocoa


citrus


peanuts


wheat


broccoli and other vegetables belonging to the cabbage family

Rocking a baby in a quiet, darkened room can prevent overstimulation, and a baby usually calms down when cuddled in a warm, soft blanket.

Colicky babies cry less when they are soothed by the motion of a wind-up swing, a car ride, or being carried in a parent's arms. Pacifiers can soothe babies who are upset, but a pacifier should never be attached to a string.

A doctor should be notified if a baby who has been diagnosed with colic:


develops a rectal fever higher than 101°F (38.3°C)


cries for more than four hours


vomits


has diarrhea or stools that are black or bloody


loses weight


eats less than normal

Alternative treatment

Applying gentle pressure to the webbed area between the thumb and index finger of either hand can calm a crying child. So can gently massaging the area directly above the child's navel and the corresponding spot on the spine. Applying warm compresses or holding your hand firmly over the child's abdomen can relieve cramping.

Teas made with chamomile (Matricaria recutita), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), peppermint (Mentha piperita), or dill (Anethum graveolens) can lessen bowel inflammation and reduce gas. A homeopathic combination called "colic" may be effective, and constitutional homeopathic treatment can help strengthen the child's entire constitution.

Prognosis

Colic is distressing, but it is not dangerous. Symptoms almost always disappear before a child is six months old.

Prevention

Many doctors believe that colic cannot be prevented. Some alternative practitioners, however, feel that colic can be prevented by an awareness of food intolerances and their impact

Answer 9

I have a 8 week old and she cries a lot too. All I can do is try to comfort her and to make sure she is dry,fed and warm. It is frustrating I know, but they can sense that!!! If they know your upset they will be too! It is soooo true! I was told it will go away after 3 months. Seems like forever, I know!

Answer 10

if your baby is not comfortable where he at, he will cry. for example, if hes too hot or too cold. newborns are also sensitive to sounds and lights. if he hears something loud he might cry. try dimming the lights or closing the blinds if hes awake. babies also like being close with their mothers. get a snuggli, worked with my daughter.

Answer 11

Your baby shouldn't be fussing this much...how does his crying sound like? does it sound like he's in pain? is he hungry? wet? There's a lot of reason babies cry but for him/her to be crying constantly...there might be something causing this. You should definitely call your pediatrician and get an appt to discuss this issue with him/her especially if you've tried all calming remedies...its better to be safe