Our nine week old boy seems happy and healthy but sometimes while he is sleeping he wakes up suddenly screaming. He does not seem to recognize us for a few moments and then settles down. Also, his lower lip trembles when he is crying and sometimes when he sucks a pacifer. Is this anything to worry about?
2007-04-10 07:32:49 · 7 answers · asked by wynternewbold 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It takes a little while for babies to develop their vision. It may take him a while to recognize you because it takes longer for his eyes to adjust to the light changes and see your face. He may have gas or something that is causing pain or he may just feel vulnerable. Try wraping him in a blanket and comforting him. He should be fine.
2007-04-10 07:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by e_imommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a single thing wrong. They are dreaming of all kinds of things, then wakes still in a slight dream.
plus he has only seen you for 9 weeks, but he knows your voices. try speaking to him gently till he gets the comfort feeling of his parents and relaxes
The quivering bottom lip is something newborns do til about 4-5 months old when the muscles get tighter with bottles and pacifiers (sucking mechanism)
Congrats!
2007-04-10 14:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by gsxr650 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's adjusting to life outside of the womb. Before he was never cold, hot, hungry, etc....everything was just right. Think of the first three months of a baby's life as "the fourth trimester" as that's how long it takes for a baby to adjust to life outside of their Mother's womb.
Try the 5 S's....swaddling, sucking, shushing in your baby's ear (this recreates "white noise" or static that your baby heard in the womb and is very soothing), swing, and side to side. Swaddling, in my opinion, really helps as sometimes just a reflex of an arm or a leg if they're not secured to your child's body is enough to startle your baby and make him cry. Good Luck!
2007-04-10 14:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worrying is never good. When i was little my teacher told me a worry only stays as long as you let it, and to this day i still can hear those words coming out of her mouth. I wouldn't worry about your son, i would call his doctor and see what he reccomends but stay calm . Also babys tend to quiver their lips when they cry so don't bother about that one.
2007-04-10 14:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by xoxl3eachl3abexox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Sounds about right. When you wake up, dont you sometimes take a few moments to get your bearings. Plus he's new at this.
2007-04-10 14:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by lillilou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres nothing to worry about, my son is 7 weeks and he does the same thing, the lower lip trembles..don't worry about it..
2007-04-10 14:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by ~EleGantLaDyY~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah, too sweet! i remember those days. your baby is doing what all babies do, and you are being a great dad making sure that everything is ok! this will be just the first of many new discoveries for you.
blessings!
2007-04-10 14:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by that girl! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋