2007-12-28 04:47:35 · 12 answers · asked by mp 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it is tiring to put her to bed every night. i work full time and when i come home she becomes fussy and wants to be held. this continues all evening and then i feed her at 9.00 pm and try to put her to bed but she wont sleep before 10.30-11.00 pm and keep crying till then. how do i handle this/? any reason for being so fussy?
2007-12-28 05:03:54 · update #1
is he/she fighting sleep? crying while eyes are close?
it could be teething. my son did it for a week before the tooth popped out.
also could be gas. give some milicon drops.
hunger? feed child
2007-12-28 04:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by abear1983 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is hard when you work and take care of chores around the house, etc not to be exhausted at the end of the day, but if you hold your little one and that solves the problem, then they just need a little snuggle time! If you are away during the day your little one no doubt misses you and likes the comfort of being held. I know my little one gets very "clingy" when she doesn't feel well or was just tired and fussy. She just wouldn't let me put her down! Try putting your little one in a carrier/sling and walk the baby around with you while you get things done. Maybe also try another nighttime ritual to help calm the little one down. Do you give her a bath at night? Try that, give her a bath and then sit in a dimly lit room and read a bedtime story, you little one will enjoy the comfort of being with her mommy and it will also help you wind down from your day too! Another way may be to tire your little one out...put her in a jumper,etc. and play with your baby, that way you are giving them the attention they want and also tiring them out for bedtime! Is your child getting adequate naps during the day?? That may be a the cause of the tired crankiness in the evening. I know at daycare/babysitting facilities there are several little ones and it is hard to give each the snuggle time that they crave, your little one again may just be looking for cuddling that she is not recieving during the day. Above all, just snuggle your little one and enjoy them while they are little, I am sure you know how fast your little one has grown already! This is just a phase and your little one will grow out of it!
2007-12-28 13:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by ataman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Infants typically have a more fussy period of 2-3 hours sometime between 5-10pm. S/he probably needs extra comfort and cuddles during this fussy period.
My daughter is 2 1/2 months, and like clockwork everyday at 6pm, she'll start getting fussy. It usually lasts until about 7:30. All we can do is feed her if she's hungry and soothe her with play and love.
2007-12-28 12:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sonya 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Gosh people...stop being harsh.
Mine is like that too, she has a fussy period and for us (like most) it happens to be when we get home. They are tired, we are tired...etc. I wouldn't worry to much about it....just know that others are in the same boat. I am guessing this is your 1st? I ask questions like this all the time. Like someone else did mention though, it may be teething starting if the fussiness just started going on here lately.
2007-12-28 13:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try getting him/her into a routine if they are not in one yet. Make it as calming as possible. Try to have him/her eat around the same time every night then give them a bath and rock them to sleep. Just a thought. I have heard that having a routine everynight makes it a little easier for the baby. That way they are not rushed or upset before going to bed. Good luck.
2007-12-28 12:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by LuvBug 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some babies just have fussy times of the day and it's usually in the evening. Although I know it's frustrating just try to soothe her. Also you may try putting her to bed earlier. It's actually harder to get them to sleep if they are overtired.
2007-12-28 15:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Cushie Pushie Breast Support 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is 5 months and has been doing the same thing since he was around 4.5 months.
i've been told its because hes getting older & has a pretty simliar schedule from day to day, and hes knows its coming & hes more aware of his surroundings and is afraid to miss something..
my son ususally gets a bottle & rocked around 8ish everynight, and he starts his fussing around 7-7:30. & once the bottle goes in, hes forever spitting it out.. i always say awwww baby is tired, just eat your nunnies, no sleepy time, and he'll start sucking and fall asleep quickly
good luck (:
2007-12-28 13:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by kelsey f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal, the 4-7 hours are always the fussiest. Theyre tired and wore out, overwhelemed and if theyre teething its the worst part of the day for it.
Just keep your schedule the same and it will work itself out.
2007-12-28 12:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
um. what's so unusual about it? babies cant talk so their only way of communicating and letting you know ANYTHING...is crying. it could be a list of things...is your child:
hungry?
in need of a clean diaper?
sick or has a fever?
or just wants to be held!
2007-12-28 12:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by loved<3 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
tell him to suck it up and stop being such a baby!!!
what is your question ?
2007-12-28 12:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by lorenzo and lily's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋