DS2 turned 5 months last week. He feeds well, is putting on weight and seems to be thriving. He's got dry skin bordering on eczema and I got some emolient from the docs this week for that issue.
I'm pretty sure he's teething, he's dribbling, red cheeks, chewing everything. But, teething gel, calpol and teethers don't make a huge difference to my problem.
He'll only nap in his pram, and I've struggled to work out his natural "routine". He's getting better at going to bed, and is now sleeping better overnight (wakes prob every three hours, sometimes every two). When he starts to look sleepy I'll take him out so he gets good naps during the day.
So, he cries a lot. Not necessarily loud bawling, just low-level grumping. Basically he hates being put down when we're in the house. I've tried a sling (BB and stretchy wrap) and he doesn't like that either. The only position he seems to like is being held up so he can "stand", Maybe bounce and jump a little bit.
So it's getting quite tricky! It's really hard to get anything done, and it's harder when his brother is around. Luckily DH is around a lot at the mo to help out but that won't be forever, and I'm not sure how I can manage during the day when he's awake.
I'm considering a door bouncer. But, I'm not too keen as I don't really like the position it holds them in (I'm a HCP so I'm a bit funny about these things, sorry!). I'd prefer him to be on the floor, rolling and moving (which he can do but he gets annoyed...) as it's better for his development. Jumparoos, same issue, plus they're expensive and DS1 would probably destroy it (but that's another story!).
Oh I don't know! He's healthy, I know that, and I know his little gums are probably tender, but it's really getting a bit much so what can I do???