Baby will NOT stop crying! HELP

[BornToResist]

I've tried everything I can think of but here he is, screaming his head off...

 

He's a little over four weeks old and I don't know what to do.

 

I've tried his bouncy seat, swing, holding him, feeding him, changing him, rocking him, walking miles around the house with him, burping him, every position I know of...

 

ANY HELP or advice would be appreciated! I'm a rookie and need some insight!!!!

 

AH I'm going nuts!!!!!!

[fnlyfrei]

Awww...poor mommy !!! I vaguely remember those nights...perhaps because I shut them out. Is his tummy hurting? I haven't many ideas since it's been so long...but since you are so tense...he feels that too...how about a few candles and a nice warm bath that you share? Maybe that will be so unexpected he will be taken aback? It might calm both of you down. First take his temp to make sure nothing like a fever is going on...

[arwen]

Oh girl, I wish I could be of help!!! I remember stories of my parents about when I was so little. Sometimes they would just let me cry. But it's against a mom's instinct, isn't it! I agree with frei, I think that taking the temp is important.

 

Other things... just thinking out loud here... do you by any chance have calming music in your house? I think that as long as all the surroundings are quiet (including mommy herself ), that could help as long as of course there is no physical reason for the crying.

 

Hugs!

 

Arwen

[x_perfect_stranger_x]

awww poor bubba!!

 

DO you breast feed by any chance? Sometimes when the mother breast feeds, the baby doesnt get enough milk and remains hungry.

[Adzy]

This may help =]

 

it's very interesting, i saw it on oprah oneday when i was sick.

 

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[BellaDonna]

I've read some strange things such as some babies being calmed by the sound of hair dryers and "white noise" because it mimics what they heard in the womb. link removed

 

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Try not to stress- crying is a natural reflex and he's exercising his lungs. I'm sure he will tire himself out and go to sleep soon.

 

If he does not calm down, then feel free to call his pediatrician. It could be colic or a tummy ache from constipation (has he been eating and going to the bathroom ok?).

 

-Or it could just be that he's doing what babies sometimes do. If you are worried- it can't hurt to call his doc to gain piece of mind.

 

Is there anyone there to hold him and give you a little break, BTR?

 

BellaDonna

[SxcLady]

Feel his tummy ... if it feels hard he may be constipated ... i know its hard to do when they are crying though, but even if he takes a breath take a quick feel. My Godson has been having the problem for awhile now but just the other day he got some oral drops to help. And they are already working.

 

If he isnt urinating properly which you dont normally notice until they get to this point, sit him in a bucket of warm water ... just up to his lower tummy and he should urinate for you.

 

And I agree with FnlyFrei ... Take a bath. Calms the body.

 

Anything else I think of ... will let you know.

 

Hope something works.

 

Love SL.

[Locke2121]

Sounds like colic, thats ok, most babies get it. Its just where a baby has trouble burping, and all that gas gets trapped in his belly and he can't get it out. Regular burping doesn't seem to help.

 

Here is what I did for my niece when she had colic. You know how you can lay a baby in your arms, on its back? Well, gently roll the baby over where its laying on it belly and carefully move it back and forth while rubbing its back. My niece burped like a racehorse when I did this! Be sure to suppor his little head!

 

Some people talk about running a vacum cleaner, but that never worked for me.

 

Don't worry, this is just a stage, he, and you will get through it!

[SxcLady]

with the vacuum cleaner ... it might work for you though ... its supposed to sound the same to a young baby as it did in the womb.

[avman]

My first little guy got an ear infection at 2 weeks old. We had no idea why he kept crying and crying but he was just "different". So we took him to the doctor figuring the doc would look at us like we were nuts - but sure enough he found a problem.

 

If you can't find any reason at all for the crying, give the doc a call and see what they say. The other posters have given you other great suggestions as well.

[Me and myself]

Hi, my younger daughter, when she was born, cryed consecutively during 3 months, always at night time.

On the 4th day we went to a pediatrist and, beside a minor ear infection, everything was fine. His explanation was that her sleep cycle was reversed, i.e., she used to sleep during the day ans was awake at night and, of course, she could not get so much of our attention because we were sleeping (or trying to ) ...that's interesting because, even before she was born, her most active period was during the night while, during the day, she was always quiet.

[kellbell]

Hey BTR,

 

I am not a mommy but I have a niece. I remember when she was little, she would eat so fast, like it was her last meal. And then she would get gassy. She would draw up her knees to her tummy and we all can tell she was very uncomfortable. So, we all tried to help her drink a little slower and burp her a few times during feedings. Sometimes it helped, sometimes not.

 

Perhaps little Daniel is colicky?

 

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I hope little Daniel is okay. Hang in there mom.

 

(((hugs)))

[ImThatGirl]

BTR - Is your little one doing better today?

 

Hugs! Stay strong!

[BornToResist]

Thanks for all the great suggestions guys!!

 

Every night he gets really fussy, but last night was the ultimate worst. He cried for hours on end and now his voice is raspy.

 

It was strange, the only thing that would calm him down at all was the vaccuum cleaner, but that only worked for a little while.

 

I think he does have a tummy ache. I was breastfeeding but I can't for another week probably so he's had to get formula. He does drink it really quickly and most of the time I can burp him, but many times I have trouble with it.

 

This morning he threw up twice but he did poop (who thought I'd ever be excited about that...?) so hopefully he'll be feeling better soon.

 

Wish me luck tonight, I'm going to try all the other suggestions when he goes on his screaming fit. Eek.

 

I'm so exhausted!

[rocio]

It was strange, the only thing that would calm him down at all was the vaccuum cleaner, but that only worked for a little while.

 

Hmmm.. I'll have to keep that in mind.

 

 

I was breastfeeding but I can't for another week probably so he's had to get formula.

 

I'm sorry the breastfeeding didn't go more smoothly for you, but the important thing is that you maintain your sanity and comfort.

 

Good luck!

[Locke2121]

Yep, colic. Just be patient girl..it'll pass.

[DizzyDoris]

definitely sounds like colic, my son had this and i sympathise btr. Its horrible for baby and mum, but it only lasts for a few weeks and is really common. I used to give my son infacol before his feeds and that helped him.

 

Also if he had a mega screaming fit and nothing else worked, i would sit him in his bouncing chair in front of the washing machine. The noise and motion of the drum spinning used to calm him for some strange reason....he was probably paralysed with fear lol!!

 

Ask your pharmacist to recomend something? gripe water etc...its worth a shot. Hang in there btr your doing a great job!

[Dilly]

Sounds like colic, thats ok, most babies get it. Its just where a baby has trouble burping, and all that gas gets trapped in his belly and he can't get it out. Regular burping doesn't seem to help.

 

Here is what I did for my niece when she had colic. You know how you can lay a baby in your arms, on its back? Well, gently roll the baby over where its laying on it belly and carefully move it back and forth while rubbing its back. My niece burped like a racehorse when I did this! Be sure to suppor his little head!

 

Some people talk about running a vacum cleaner, but that never worked for me.

 

Don't worry, this is just a stage, he, and you will get through it!

 

Would Mylecon Drops help if it's gas?

[Dilly]

Wow, this is an educational thread! So, is it normal for babies to barf? Sorry to be graphic, but do they do that often? GOOD LUCK, BTR.

 

One thing I have heard recommended before is a slow flow nipple when doing bottle feeds. THat prevents them from getting lots of air in the bottle and into their bellies. Anybody heard of this?

[Hayles]

You have most probably tried it already - but when my bub made the switch from b/feed to formula, the nurses in the neonatal intensive care taught me to lay his tummy acorr my arm with most of his weight on that part (being so young you may have to swaddle him first to give him more support) if it's a tummy ache that pressure will usually ease it.

Also, laying on the left side can move wind through the body a lot faster... just a thought - but good luck, you'll catch a break soon sweetie!

[fnlyfrei]

Hope you can get back to the boob....the formula made my kids have horrible tummy aches too...it is harder for babies to digest whey protein from cows than the human milk they are meant to have. They do sell soy formula..though I never tried it. I tried goats milk but my son would have none of it. The smell alone put me off. Good luck to you !!!

[SarahRose]

it is probably the change to formula. Try some without iron in it. That can make them colicky. Sometimes driving them around in the car will make them settle down too.

[Locke2121]

I don't know about the drops...99% of the advice you'll get is non-medical. Its generally not a good idea to medicate a baby if you don't have to.

[Dilly]

I hope baby is doing lots better now.

[BornToResist]

Yes, he's doing MUCH better.

 

I think he was just terrible from being switched from breastmilk to formula. His digestive system is now adjusted and he's a much happier baby.

 

It's so absurd...I've spent SO much money on all kinds of cutesy baby stuff, but what works the best is the vacuum cleaner or letting him play with my hair. It's the cheap stuff he likes the best.