My baby is 3 months 9 lbs, every night around this time she is VERY cranky. Tonights the worst... I have now given her pain relief drops and gas relief drops. She kicks, screams, seems to be hungry but spits the bottle outta her mouth, she is on a premature infant formula. I dont know what else to do, ive layed her on her tummy, burped her, changed her diaper, held her. I cant think of anything else! Please help!
2007-09-26 18:32:19 · 7 answers · asked by Tabby 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son was the same way, what helped for me (to also get some sleep myself) was to give him a pacifire, bundle him up real snug so he couldn't move much, and lay him on my chest so all he could hear was himself sucking on the pacifire, and my heart beat after a little struggle he would give in and pass out in no time, it took alittle bit longer to get him used to sleeping in his own bed but it worked for the time being.
2007-09-26 19:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by TMama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people call this time of the night "happy hour" most babies have a time of the day they like to exercise their lungs and that could be exactly what she is doing. If she is spitting out the bottle then she is not hungry, have you tried giving her a bath it will not only realx her but you aswell. If a baby has gas and warm bath with the water over their belly can relax them then massage the lotion onto her skin. Also see if she will take a dummy. Maybe you could also try taking her for a walk in her stroller/pram that will work miracles cause you need not only to calm her down but you aswell. Good Luck.
2007-09-27 02:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lucky Mummy to 2!!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My youngest nephew around the same time every night would get incredibly cranky. What seemed to work was taking him to a quiet place, and sitting and rocking with him, and he would fall asleep. Not long mind you, he would just sleep for about 15 minutes right on someone's chest and then would be happy and content.
The more you stress out, the more she's going to feel it. Just take her to a quiet place where you and she can be the most alone and sit and rock her, if she falls asleep, just watch her for awhile, and after about 15-20 minutes just move around a bit and see if she wakes up. If she doesn't fall asleep but is more content, then just stay there for a bit, she may need some time to just calm herself down and doesn't know how.
2007-09-27 01:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Zyggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My first son was a very cranky baby and that's an understatement,lol.
He would scream at night until his face was red and his lips would start to turn purply-blue and one thing that helped was more contact. I would hold my son upright and gently let his head rest against my shoulder, and then I'd start to gently pat his bottom, and I would gently dance/sway from side to side while singing him a song such as something from Elton John or Beatles, any slow rock or love songs are good :)
And it really worked. Puts you in a good, relaxed mood and the baby follows suit.
I know it seems like it'll last forever, but the difficult time will be over before you know it. :)
2007-09-27 06:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by Shivers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter what you may hear about enfamile .I used Enfamile gentlease on my daughter when similac had failed her and this Enfamil gentlease saved my daughters digestion and helped her remain calm too.Also those drops are for babies who are 4 months old.If it is colic there is a formula for that too.Although colic has to pass on its own.Get a baby bumper and wedge to keep her from moving in her sleep and holds her up right, find this at a store that sells baby items. Do not lay her down after feedings it will make it worse.Hold her up for a long time about a half hour resting her on your shoulder.
2007-09-27 02:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think it may be gas there is a massage you can do on your daughters tummy. It's called the 'I love you' massage. Right on her tummy you write I heart you gently but firmly. This helps because you mimic what her intestines do. Also, if you have an exercise ball just lay her on top of it and roll it back and forth. It works like a charm for my neice and she falls right asleep
Good luck
2007-09-27 02:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by kacupskey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She have colics
Nothing much you can do about it, but endure through.
Try wrapping her in a blanket and stroke her stomach
Holding baby against you and singing usually soothes baby. With colics, it will take some time
Hairdryer worked great for my baby (warm, not hot, not to close from the belly)
Good luck
2007-09-27 01:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by annelle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋