He has always been very good natured, but recently has started randomly freaking out on us... I don't see any bubbles on his gums where he could be possibly cutting teeth. His fits consist of screaming wildly (combined w/ some crying), kicking and punching. He'll calm down for a few seconds until something sets him off again... it can be a whisper, a jolt - anything will set him off again. Right now he's in his crib screaming at the top of his lungs... I guess I'll just let him cry it out. AGAIN.
2007-05-17 11:45:47 · 6 answers · asked by jmstreng 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Talk with your doctor ASAP.
2007-05-17 11:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by professorc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first thought was tape him down - Knowing that is completely wrong - My wife an I raised several children - some had obnoxious personalities in the early years. For the most part we always rewarded good behavior to the point that we were tune into it. Bad behavior at a market - we scooped them right up - no use bothering others- and we went home. We did this at any public arena. Sitting in a corner was a big one of my wife's favorite choices.
I think the only time we would have spanked a kid was if a life threatening event was occurring - playing with electrical items - running into the street playing with knives or other tools that had a good chance of hurting them. If the children performed a fit - we would ignore them briefly and then my wife found a corner I for the most part would just let them air out their frustration and ignore the noise. Today we have well adjusted adults for children.
2007-05-17 12:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
He may be teething or he may have some trapped gas in his belly. Teething takes a long time and you normally won't see anything on his gums until a 2-4 weeks before they finally erupt. Based on his age, I would say he is definitely teething and would certainly account for his tantrums. Talk to his doctor to rule out anything else.
2007-05-17 11:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the doctor to make sure his gums aren't swollen at all or he doesn't have an ear infection.
2007-05-17 16:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by Cori Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go get him looked at, that doesn't seem right to me, he could be having a lot of pain or anything.
that is the only way he knows to express himself.
2007-05-17 13:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by ilovemykids 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are doing it right...
2007-05-17 11:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋