my 1 week old will not stop crying what should i do i did everything?

Answer 1

Get a good sling and start wearing your baby The motion will do wonders. Also feed on demand, If you are formula feeding you may want to talk to your Ped. about milk allergies

Answer 2

If you're breastfeeding, then nurse. If not, swaddle baby and walk back and forth. Pat baby's butt, shush loudly and just walk back and forth very patiently. If you want to free your hands, use a sling. If you get frustrated, put baby somewhere safe, then take ten or fifteen minutes for yourself (with any luck, he'll go to sleep). I used this time to cry in the shower or eat chocolate, but do whatever works for you. When you feel better, pick up baby and start walking again. As a last resort, car rides can work magic, but gas is sure expensive now! Every new parent in the world has gone through this. Just breathe and remember that it's not your fault that baby is crying.

Answer 3

1) Try pressing his/her ear against your cheek and humming while bouncing him/her.
2) Create white noise with a fan, or run the shower on hot & stand in the bathroom. The steam and noise from the shower have a soothing effect.
3) Walking and talking/singing. I would count as fast as I could for as long as it took. Counting about 10 numbers/second, I would usually get to 2000 before he was asleep.
4) A car ride. Then again -- at 1 week old, I'd keep the baby home.
5) If your baby is a circumcised male, his penis could be irritated from a wet diaper.

Answer 4

Go to the doctor. My first son cried all the time and Iasked the doctor about it (doc got to see what I was talking about because my son cried the whole time at all the visits) If they tell you your baby is just colicky then you just have to find ways to soothe your baby. Sometimes when they are colicky they just cry no matter what you do for them, in that case just snuggle with your baby and let them know that no matter what, you are there for them. However, I would go to the doctor first before you decide that they baby is colicky. There could be other things going on to make your baby cry all the time. Always check with the doctor. If you can't get to the doctor right away try going to an urgent care (a pediatrics one would be best if you have one in your area) or to an ER. There could be something going on that has been overlooked.

Answer 5

One of my daughters would always be crying whenever she wasn't sleeping or eating...

Make sure it's not hunger, gas, or a dirty diaper. Make sure she/he burps after each feeding. If the eating and pooping is regular, then it's probably no health concern.

What worked for me was bouncing. If I put her in the bouncy chair and bounced it really fast, she would stop after a short time. A swing probably would work, too. But I believe the key is the speed. A hard, fast bounce is like when the baby was inside while you were walking, and that relaxes them.

Also, you could use a pacifier. Most babies love having something to suck on. But I would suggest weaning off of pacifiers by the time they are one year old. After that, the habit is so much a part of them, it will be extremely difficult to break.

Answer 6

you poor thing. You must be going CRAZY!!! Are you nursing or formula feeding? If formula, be extra careful not to let baby drink any air bubbles (which I'm sure you're already doing, but hey, can't hurt to hear it).
I used to prop myself up on pillows and lay my daughter on my chest (she was on her stomach). Laying on her stomach would give her the right amount of pressure to make her comfortable. I hope you're doing ok, a baby that cries non-stop can really be frustrating and stressful. Just be a strong mom, you'll make it through this phase! If it doesn't stop I would call her pediatrician... thats why they are there. Never feel bad calling a doctor, even with the stupidest question, you pay them... it's not like you're bothering them for free help. Maybe you're little one has a milk allergy or acid reflux and something can be done to help. Good luck!

Answer 7

Take a breather. Put the baby down and take some time to get some air. He or she is probably sensing your stress too by now. Phone someone and talk. Try Riverton Early Parenting Centre 1800 177 279, the hospital midwives or a good friend. Hang in there, it get's easier.

Answer 8

It very well could be colic, but to be on the safe side I would take her to the doctor right away. If you feel the need for her/him to be seen right away take your newborn to the ER. If I were you being that no offices are open at this time of night I would take he or she to the ER. Have you taken a temp? Is he or she running fever? My son was colicky but normaly colic doesnt start until about the 3 week but not in all cases. If your baby is crying all the time non stop even when you try and feed them of they wont even sleep then take he or she to the ER RIGHT AWAY!

Answer 9

Why Dont You Give Him A Pacifier, Or Maybe He Needs To Be Burped, Or Rubbed In The Stomach . He Might Have Air In Him Or Her And It's Hurting.

Answer 10

Your little one is probably just fussing. However, sometimes babies cry without stopping when they are upset to their stomach or sick. If the crying is getting too frustrating for you, take the baby to the walk-in clinic for a checkup. Otherwise, just hang in there. I know it's driving you a little nuts, but babies do cry. You're not failing as a mom.