why is my 5 month old so fussy
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12 Month Old Fussy
Asked by W.W. from Austin
on May 22, 2007
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My 12 month old has become increasingly fussy the last couple days and there doesn't seem to be a reason for it. Up until this point she has been a happy little girl ...
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- W., My daughter is 13 months old and like your little one she is the most laid back child I have ever seen. Just like you said, entertained herself, stayed in the ...
- Welcome to the toddler years. It gets better when they get good at communicating. Until then, you might try 'baby sign' and giving her choices. I LOVE baby sign l...
- I think your kiddo is really smart. When this happens check is she dry? when did she eat? drink? temp'? no..... Then would suggest either placing into crib/bed for ...
Fussy 7 Month Old
Asked by J.H. from Milwaukee
on November 3, 2006
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I have twin 7 month old daughters, both are on the Nestle Good Start formula and the cereals as well as baby food - we have tried them all with no problems so far. Bu...
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- Hi J., As a mother of three and an in-home daycare provider for 7 years, I would like to make a comment about your situation. Teething is possible at 7 months ...
- There is a brand of homeopathic "teething tablets" that worked great on my 5 year old son when he was starting to get teeth, they just disolve on the tongue or in the ...
- At seven months, I would guess teeth may be coming in. Are they drooling alot? Do their gums have white spots (where the teeth are trying to push through)? Any fever...
Fussy in the Evening
Asked by S.M. from Seattle
on March 28, 2008
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I am sure that everyone thinks that their problem is not like anybody else. Anyway, at the end of the day...usually in the evening. I start to feed my 2 month old an...
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- I remember calling my mom crying that I had done everything but hang him out the window and he wouldn't stop crying but he would latch on then push away. He was 5 wee...
- Dear S., I've nursed 8 babies and found that when I nusred on demand they ate much better. It sounds like you are going into an increase stage. When your little one g...
- If you feel that it's low supply, perhaps drink a cup of mother's milk tea in the afternoon or something. tincture of fennel is supposed to be excellent! perhaps eve...
Fussy to Sleep
Asked by J.M. from Milwaukee
on June 20, 2008
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Hi. My 2 month old son will not go to sleep without a tantrum. He is RARELY content during the day. I would think it is colic, but it is only during the day and only w...
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- Your son needs to learn how to put himself to sleep - I know 2 months sounds awfully early to be doing this, but they can! Here's what I did with my now 3 year old...
- Hi J., I had this problem with my first son at about the same age as your son. I FINALLY figured out, with the help of a friend who sent me a book, that he was way, ...
- You need a dark room without noise and a few good songs in your songbook J.. BEFORE he gets over tired, swaddle him up, sit in the rocker and softly sing your favorite...
Fussy Baby
Asked by M.P. from Detroit
on November 11, 2009
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My 4 month old baby is so spoiled right now. She constantly wants me to hold her. As soon as i set her down she cries and cries. I've tried to let her cry but she sta...
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- she is not spoiled she is a baby.. the only thing she knows is her momma.. she feels safe and seceure when you hold her and is scared and uncomfortable when you put he...
- M., What wonderful advice you've gotten. Sounds like you have a normal baby that wants to be close to her mommy. That is a good sign of a healthy well bonded baby. If ...
- You cannot spoil a 4 month old baby. You need to respond when they cry until at least 6 months. If you want to be able to do more, try getting a sling or carrier.
Fussy Baby
Asked by A.P. from Las Vegas
on November 6, 2007
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My baby is 1 month and 2 weeks she sleeps good at night but during the day she seems uncomfortable if i put her on her glider swing or bed, she wants to be held all th...
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- Hi A., i am a mother of two, my youngest is now 7months. Congrats. What a beautiful name for your baby. All babies kinda go through a fussy stage. It is a new invirome...
- A., My son is breastfed but we had a really similar issue. We figured out he is intolerant to both dairy and soy proteins. In my case, I had to cut all dairy and s...
- Some babies just need more cuddling. Try wearing her in a sling. Both of my sons were that way and it allowed me to still get a few things done and they would sleep. M...
Fussy Baby
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on April 20, 2010
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i noticed that my daughters belly button is popped out she cries and grunts alot
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- Hi there! she might have a hernia(?). My son had the same thing when he was an infant. As long as you can push it back in and it doesn't turn purple, it's not a p...
- She probably has an umbilical hernia, my son has that, it looks worse when he cries. His doctor has been keeping an eye on it and if it doesn't resolve itself he will...
- A hernia can do that. If her belly button was an "innie" before, please take her to your pediatrician.
New Mom Needs Help with Fussy 3 Week Old :/
Asked by C.H. from Seattle
on November 18, 2008
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my daughter is 3 weeks old and has been really fussy latley. when im trying to feed her [formula] she starts to eat and then becomes extreamly fussy and arches her bac...
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- Hang in there. I hope things are going better for you now. Our babies sound a lot alike. My daughter (born Nov 13) won't take a pacifier, either and also is fussy many...
- hi, I am not sure wheather you are using formula or breast milk.. I would ask the dr.. maybe she has acid reflux.. or needs to switch brands of formula.. or maybe y...
- my daughter did the exact same thing and she had to burp. I have never seen a breastfed baby who had to burp so much. I would nurse her and she would start scwormming ...
6 Mo Old Fussy All the time...........please Help!
Asked by J.T. from Charlotte
on January 26, 2008
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I have a three year old daughter and a six mo old daughter. My 6 mo old, Kate, is fussy most of the time. It doesn't matter that all her needs are met. She is fussy mo...
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- Count calories! It may sound funny but I went through this with both of my children at 6 months. Despite the amount of food they were eating they were not getting enou...
- I read all your responses thus far, and I was surprised that many other mothers have encountered problems due to milk/soy. This is what happened with my third. I als...
- J., First I wanna say I would definitely be asking your doctor to have a looksee, just to be sure all is well..... Second, I had a little girl who is like this a...
11 Months and Still Sooo Fussy!!!
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on July 20, 2008
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Hello all, My son is now 11 months old and he is still so fussy. I am not sure what to do. He doesn't sleep well at night, he still is nursing at least twice a nigh...
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- sleep with him all night! (and sleep whenever your children sleep!) and hold him and nurse him and include him in your activities as much as he wants! it sounds like h...
- I am having the same problem with my 12 mo. old daughter. I feel for you and am looking forward to reading the responses. Good luck, you are not alone!
- I totally agree with Erin K...It is completely normal for your child to be waking and nursing in the night. It is not a necessity for nutrition but nursing is not all ...
