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Olenka101 · 23/12/2020 11:07

Hi there, first time mum to DD1 (six months). She was born at 38 weeks and since birth she has cried and screamed alot. The first three months were the worst - cry/scream almost every minute she was awake. I put it down to colic/ immature digestive system. It got better but her behaviour is still challenging. She now cries/ screams about 70 per cent of the day. She is really clingy to my husband and I: will cry which escalates to non stop screaming if we don't give her attention/ if she gets bored. We have to carry her so she can watch her surroundings. She cries/ screams at the slightest discomfort (e.g. tummy time usually ends in a screaming session). It takes ages to settle her and usually works if we change scenery (e.g. going into another room or go outside/ carry her so she can observe things) She cries when handed to my parents and she won't nap during the day unless I take her out in the pram or is held. She is EBF (albeit expressed milk as she had weight issues/ latching problems at the start) and I have ruled out reflux (already tried cutting out the dairy etc). When she is not crying/ screaming she is the most sweetest, charming and lovely girl. Has anyone else experienced this and does it get better?

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JingleJohnsJulie · 23/12/2020 21:53

That does sound difficult. I'm just wondering if you've ruled out Tongue Tie, it might be worth getting it checked properly, especially as she had latching issues.

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