10 wk old is really unsettled - any advice please???????????

[2andNOmore]

Hello,

I have a 10 wk old son and am really in need of some advice.

Since birth he has never really been a 'settled' baby - but it is now getting very hard to deal with.

Ok, so heres some background.

He was born exactly 3 wks early, but weighed a healthy 7lb 7oz so has never been considered premature by any of the health proffessionals.

He has always been sick alot of times throughout the day.

I mentioned this to the HV but she said that if he was gaining weight healthily (which he is now approx 12lb) then there wasn't a problem.

He always seems to want to suck - whether he's hungry or not i can't tell. With my DD, she was a very settled baby and was always tired after her bottle etc - but DS never is - after his bottle he cries - as if he wants more - but he is sick that often i am reluctant to give him more if this is not the case.

I mentioned to the doctor at his 8 week check who also said that looking at him he is obviously healthy and therefore not a problem - but it is beginning to be a problem for me!!

I can't put him down throughout the day and this makes it almost impossible to do things with DD. He cries all the time im not comforting him.

He is now taking 150ml formula (but again im not sure how this works as when you add the formula it goes to 175ml).

I thought about switching brands but have no idea where to start. He is on SMA Gold at the moment.

I am due to see the HV in 2 wks so was hoping to get some advice before then.

God ive really rambled on now - has anyone had a similar experiance with their DD/DS?

Thank you

[nappydays1]

Hipp organic in the pink box worked for me with mine. Tried loads of different ones after switching from breast milk! Colief drops too......although i would only every use half the recommened. Baby massage helped loads as did all the cuddles

Have you tried crainal treatment from an osteopath that specializes???

Wishing you well x

[2andNOmore]

Thank you - so would you just switch the milk? Or is there a way to do it gradually? How long would you say to leave it if there is no change?

Thank you sooo much for your advice.

I thought about colic drops but thought they were just for wind? Hes very good at bringing his wind up - but do they help with an upset tummy?

I havent heard of cranial treatment to be honest, but if things are not better by the next time i see the health visitor i think i will have to insist that something is done or some advice given cause it is so sad to see him unsettled all day.

[RubyShivers]

being sick and unsettled can also be a sign of reflux

My DS had silent reflux, so wasn't sick and gained weight. Like you, i was told there was nothing "wrong"

It is definitely worth discussing with your GP, even if it is only to rule it out

[RubyShivers]

also, the not wanting to lay down is also a bit of a red flag when it comes to reflux
my DS only wanted to sleep either in his sling or in a bouncy chair/carseat

[Elibean]

AGree with Ruby, my dd was the same - it was silent reflux (she was sick fairly often, but not after every feed by any means) and she got steadily worse until put on Ranitidine and Domperidone, at which point things got a lot better. GPs vary in their willingness to consider reflux - mine grudgingly prescribed Gaviscon (didnt 'help much, just constipated her) and said 'just nurse her through it till she grwos out of it' .

Two weeks later she was seen in hospital by the paeds, and they were clear: she had reflux, and got the prescription she needed.

Hopefully switching brands will do the trick - but if not, do go and see your GP again and don't be fobbed off if you're concerned!

[Bensonbluebird]

Sounds like reflux to me too, both my DSs had it. raising the cot or moses basket mattress at one end can help. Does he prefer being upright?

I BF both of mine, and they were both better on small regular feeds as if they had too much at one sitting it made them uncomfortable and it would come up.

It really annoys me that a GP could tell you to just ride it out. I really don't think that there is any such thing as a grumpy baby, if they are unsettled it is because something is wrong and as a parent you are best placed to judge that. I'd go back for a second opinion.