help... she crys all day never happy 10month old

[Slink]

she hates to be put down if she does then i have to sit with her, dh and dd6 are home and she plays with dd and dd is very good with her. But my 10month old is driving me mad she just want to to be fed breastfed refuses anything, she has meals. I know that at the mo she is unwell but really you would know no different this is everyday i have tried to settle her into routine cut down feeds but no i feel like i feed all day i know this is jumbles but she is crying downstairs and everyone is fed up. dd1 was great a bottle baby but so good this one i am going insane advice were am i going wrong????????????????????

[EachPeachPearMum]

Hi Slink. My dd was similar- was a very 'un'happy baby IYSWIM. She did grow out of it, and certainly became happier as she could move and communicate more. She is known as a 'thinker' and was probably really frustrated by not being able to control her body or communicate her needs.

If she is currently unwell, then that will make her extra clingy, and want more feeds for comfort. Have you tried a sling at all? My dd liked being with me, watching what I do- stopped her moaning anyway!

This will pass, and its nice that your older dd is there, and good with her.

HTH

[crokky]

Hi Slink, my DS was similar, but he was always very happy if he was breastfeeding/being held and cosleeping. I let him do all of the above as I did not want him to cry. Now he is a little bit older, he is absolutely fine and runs around just like other toddlers his age. I think if she needs comfort, I would give it to her as this kind of need won't last forever.

[Heated]

Poor her and poor you!

Whilst she's unwell I'd be tempted to give her what she needs, plenty of time with you & bf. What medication have you been able to give her?

[MadMazza]

Could she be teething? Both my DS's were extra clingy when they were cutting teeth. She could be in pain and not be able to let you know - have you tried a dose of calpol? If it cures the pain she might be more settled. Only a suggestion but it might help.....

[Slink]

thank you everyone sorry it has taken me so long to reply i am trying to be with her she seems happier that way, the sling idea??? she is a heavy baby but i may as well as i carry her everywhere.

thank you did not think to check for molars will do that now xxxx

[BabiesEverywhere]

Ditto, our daughter would stop crying the moment we picked her up. Bought a sling when she was a few weeks old and I still carry her daily 14 months later

www.thebabywearer.com is a great sling site

[BabiesEverywhere]

If you are near a sling group, you might be able to try their slings before investing in your own.

www.slingmeet.co.uk