Screaming baby 4 months old..!!

[sasa15]

hi Mums, I 'm really worried as GR discovered
that he can scream since 2 days, he does for excitement, for hunger, before going down for nap or sleep...if he is crossed...
is that normal?
I never gave him a dummy so far...does he need one?

My ds did exactly the same thing from birth. He used to cry all the time as he was constantly hungry and bored. I was frantic with worry but HV said it was nothing to worry about! It eventually calmed down at 10 months when he learned how to crawl and move around, he is now almost a year and he is a happy smiley little chap who likes a good chuckle. Good luck it does get easier through time.

thank you Fimbo...feeling better after your message....
first time mother...just getting worried for every single sign....
GR does something new every week ....

x

Hi sasa15, I feel for you as my ds1 was exactly the same and I'm pleased to say that he did improve, gradually but now he is 3 he talks non stop and is still v.demanding. My doc always tells me its because he's bright. When he was born he had two swellings on his skull from where he had lodged in my pelvis and looking back I wondered if these caused him considerable pain as he also didn't sleep well. If I had my time again I think I would try cranial osteopathy. If it's any consolation I now have dd2 and she is a calm placid baby who hardly cries at all so just stick with it and smile through the tough times.

My dd alos dicovered screaming about that age and later blowing rasberries. But now she(6mths)has gone back to screaming herself hoarse and it really does my head in.
It is a step up from crying so it should change as he grows and learns new ways to communicate his needs and discomforts to you. Ear plugs might save your hearing though.

Each new stage seemed to reduce the screaming ie as he became more independant, sitting up, feed himself, crawling, walking etc each new phase seemed to reduce his frustration.

Hi there sasa15. I've had a similar experience with both my two boys. It's so draining, isn't it?

You could try a cranial osteopath. They can work wonders with some children. And if the screaming is due to any pressure buildup in his skull then a dummy might actually help to relieve it (due to the sucking action).

Also, are you breast or formula feeding and have you considered whether he's reacting to anything in the milk? My ds1 was reacting to cow's milk protein in my breast milk, and when I cut out all dairy products he got a lot better . I know this isn't always the reason, but it's worth considering. (You'll probably be able to find some archived discussions on the allergy topic if you are interested in this possibility.)

One final recommendation: you could also start using baby signs with him. He probably won't sign back until around 10 months old, but again this worked really well with ds1, because if he was hungry or thirsty he could tell me with signs rather than crying at me and expecting me to work it out!

These are only my suggestions, unfortunately I'm well aware that every child is different and so every parent has to try to work out the best approach for their child, each time round...

but here's to your son becoming calmer one day soon!

My ds is the same, he's 15 weeks and if he wants something he doesn't just cry but he screams with great rage. Glad to hear other people's babies are doing it too because i was starting to think it was just mine! When I go to mother and baby group there are a couple of babies the same age that just whimper slightly when they want something.

oh thank you everyone so kind to reply...
I did try to play more with him and give GR more attention,,...and he is a bit better...
He's bottle fed ...and he has already solid..
so I wouldn't think is dairy reaction..
But he has been colicky after birth...so I might try the cranial massage...I know a good ostheopaty center,,,,I was going to go for colic reason and then he got better,,,but he looks like he has is little personality,...
I mean he get crossed and nervous if he want things in his way...
I wonder if babies 4 months old...suppose to be like that,,,oh just eat and sleep...still!!!

ciao for now

I've started baby signs...SamN
I only use sometimes...but I will increase...as I think they will help as soon as he get older//...

Good for you sasa15. I can't think of any disadvantage to using babysigns. And do let us know if the osteopathy makes a difference.