Change in behaviour of 12 week old

[Gangle]

Until last week DS was generally a really happy baby and although it's always been very difficult settling him at night, he never cried for prolonged periods as I could always work out why he was crying. We went on holiday last week and he was great until day 5 when he suddenly became much more tethy and has continued to be like this since we got home. I still get lots of grins and cuddles but he suddenly seems to cry at certain times, e.g. 11 am, during nappy changing, for no reason other than possible tiredness. I can usually comfort him with a cuddle but just wondering why he should suddenly change like this? He is feeding well and gaining weight (75th centile) and seems well in himself. Is this just normal development?

[gagarin]

He's growing up and getting more aware.

He finds some things irritating and annoying - like being tired and having his nappy changed.

His cry means "pick me up and make me better" - and you do!

You sound as though you're doing really well - and survived a week away too. Loads of babies can't bear being away from home and go to pieces with loads of crying and unsettled times.

[Gangle]

thanks Gagarin. It is like he has become more aware so perhaps he does find things upsetting that didn't previously bother him. Poor boy!