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4 month old is exceptionally cranky

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afshanmkhan · 30/07/2012 00:07

My son has been an easy baby until about 2 weeks back. He turned 4 months 9 days back and round about the same time he turned into a grumpy baby. He just wouldnt let me out of sight. I move n he screams! Even when i play with him, hold him, he seems to get bored very soon. He now hates his gym too. He was capable of entertaining himself for sometime at least, and that would give me time to do my work. It was very easy to manage... But not any more! We were at a friend's house yesterday and he just kept whining. He did miss his nap so my best guess was overtired. Has anyone else experienced such shift in behavior? If yes, then when does it end?!? Also i feel he wants to nurse a lot for comfort. I am aware of the probable growth spurt but then 2 weeks is too long for tht. Read about wonder weeks but i want some words by experience.
Please help! I was so enjoying my baby till now but these days i cant wait for him to sleep. I feel so bad :( its so frustrating.

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ZuleikaD · 30/07/2012 06:19

It can take them a long time to settle down again after the growth and developmental spurt and he's probably feeling unsure of himself which may be why he wants extra comfort (may still be hungry, too, as he's got all that extra growth to sustain). It is a lot easier to go with it - feed when he wants, sling him if possible (a back-carry is good because it means you can still do housework).

Kiwiinkits · 03/08/2012 04:25

Some babies start teething at 4 months.
The teeth may not be showing, but they could be giving him a bit of pain?
Is he dribbly?

JezzaJ9 · 03/08/2012 04:50

My DS1 got teeth at 17 weeks and we did not realise that the grumpy and unsettled baby the week before was down to this but sure enough 2 little fangs popped through. But it will pass x

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