My 5 month old son use to babble and coo. the past couple days all he does instead is scream. Not cry but scream, until his throat hurts and he coughs.. is this normal? i think its because his father yells a lot so he now thinks this is how to talk.
2007-03-26 16:36:55 · 11 answers · asked by Robyn M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don;t think he is in pain. He screams at the times he is playing. When he normally would babble. and as I said Its not a cry. He smiles then screams
2007-03-26 16:45:14 · update #1
I just had him to the doctor three days ago and he does not have an ear ache. However, he does keep grabbing and pulling on one ear
2007-03-26 16:50:46 · update #2
My 5 month old does the same thing he actually started this at 3 1/2 months old , I went to the Mall and that's all he did but it is them just wanting to listen to there own voice it's a new skill now all he does is bababa. Just in joy it's a great thing it means he is healthy and he is going to say his first word soon
2007-03-26 16:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by mickeyanaaleks 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you remember when he discovered his toes and he played with them constantly? It sounds like the same thing - he just found out that he can scream- squeal and he is playing it for all it is worth. I have been working with children for 20 years and I remember a little one in the under a year class at a pre-school, he would stand in the middle of the room and scream - when the other babies would start screaming too he would start laughing!! I would however, keep a close eye on the little dickens and if he shows any other signs, not eating as much a fever, loose stool take him to the doctor and have him checked out. But I think it is behavioral and I think that is one pretty smart kid you've got there - let us know what happens good luck -k-
2007-03-26 16:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by kbama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He smiles and then screams? Sounds familiar. My daughter started doing that around that age. He's figuring out how to make different noises and figuring out different ways to get your attention. Sometimes the most logical answer is one we dont think of because as 1st time parents we're trying to make sure we're not missing something or messing up.
If he doesnt have any nasal drainage or a fever I bet that's what it is. He's just finding his "voice" and listening to himself.
edit-my daughter is 8 months old and has been pulling at her ears for a couple of months. She figured out she has ears and on top of that shes teething(that pain can radiate to their ears).
2007-03-26 17:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 12:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 7mos baby girl acted similarly for about a week around 3-4 mos. I realized she was just bored. Does he have toys to play with. Ones that would normally be for a 7-9mos old baby? That should help. If not, see if he is teething. My baby is and she grabs her ear all the time because of it. (Like when you have a toothache and it hurts that entire side of your head.)
2007-03-26 16:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by angelgirl_nephibabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This won't have anything to do with the father. My best guess is that it sounds like an ear infection. Make an appointment with a pediatrician to see first thing in the morning. They can rule out the possibilities and prescribe medication as needed.
As far as the father, please encourage him not to raise his voice. You have to demand respect. Every woman and mother deserves respect from her husband and children. You are responsible for your child's well being and if there is abusive language or treatment in the home then you need to consider family counseling or seek help through a church, or other community program. I'm sure you don't want your baby to grow up feeling like he's getting yelled at a lot and you especially don't want him growing up seeing you getting yelled at. He will grow up to emulate the roll models he has. Please take care of yourself and get the baby to the doc asap, and I wish you the best of luck and hope he feels better really soon.
2007-03-26 16:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He just found out he can use his voice in a different way. All babies screech and make other noises at this age. Mine is 13 months old and he still enjoys screeching. The dad shouldn't really yell around a small child though, and that may be part of it.
2007-03-26 17:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him to the doctor it sounds like he is in pain if he is screaming and not acting his normal self or he might be teething and it hurts sometimes for them but be safe take him to the doctor it's not normal for him to scream like that all the time
2007-03-26 18:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by pixie_gurl_89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have an upset belly? When my daughter had an upset belly I would crush up half a peppermint and mix it with 4-5 oz of water. It works wonders. If that doesnt work, take him to his pediatrician and see what might be the cause of his screaming.
2007-03-26 16:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He either loves your reaction or he has discovered his voice and wants to make himself heard. Relax a little and let him do it.
If its a pain cry it could be teeth. Has he been drooling more?
2007-03-26 16:53:04 · answer #10 · answered by kandj 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋