DS1 had what I would term 'colic' in the traditional sense. He was very windy, and showed signs of intestinal discomfort. He screamed a lot with it.
DS2, at 5 weeks, has started screaming from around 7.30pm until late at night. Nothing seems to work to stop him. He does cluster feed (ebf) but will often come off mid feed and resume screaming. He will fall asleep, but fights it so much that he will sleep lightly, and wake himself screaming.
At these times, he's not happy being held in any position - and nor does he want putting down. He will fuss at the boob, and is marginally more likely to settle a bit with skin to skin - but only for a max of 15 minutes. Walking him around does nothing, nor does shushing. Firm pats on the bum can send him into the light sleep.
At other times he does prefer to self settle - but not during the evening. Last night we managed a 30 minute reprieve in his vibrating bouncy chair.
Baths work until he gets out. He despises swaddling.
I know that this is arguably a developmental stage that some babies go through - but has anyone got any magic cures or suggestions? I hate seeing him so worked up and feeling so helpless.