9 month old very hyper

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Hi all,
Writing this thread as I'm having a tough time with my boy who will be 9 months in a week. From the moment he wakes up in the morning until his bedtime at 7, he is NON stop. It would make it easier if he enjoyed being in his buggy as I could go out more but he hates being in his buggy, he hates being in his car seat, he screams and shouts trying to get out. I can't carry him on a sling as I have spinal damage following an epidural - my husband does when we go out and he's not so bad on there. He hates being in his high chair, even though he eats well thank god as he's never enjoyed milk! He eats well and sleeps well for the most part. He gets bored of toys, he wants to be held to walk but of course I can't do this with him all day. It's just non stop I'm not sure what else to say. Oh another thing is changing him - IMPOSSIBLE! He does not sit still for nappy change or to put clothes on him. He has to be distracted with 100 items. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am one desperate and tired mama. It's getting me really down. The moment my husband gets in from work is the best part of my day as I can tune out for an hour. Everyone has noticed how hyper he is. Family have commented on it (not in a bad way) but just saying they understand what I'm saying as they can see it. Please help!

Hi there I have no advice but can honestly say I could have written this post about my 8.5 month old he is EXACTLY the same apart from the fact he does not eat or sleep well so I genuinely don't get a break - it is exhausting and full on! He seems a bit happier when we are outside but it's freezing and like yours he hates the car with a passion!!! He seems to get bored of toys so easily nothing keeps his attention not even tv. I only pray it gets better with time.

@scrabbledabbl I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough time too! It's so difficult isn't it. I try my hardest not to compare myself to other mums and babies but it's hard sometimes. I also pray it gets better with time and hope someone can give us some advice on here...!! Sending hugs.

My DD hit this stage just before 9 months, she's almost 10 months now. Constant shouting, throwing everything, yelling and straining against the straps in her pram, has four mouthfuls of food then just wants to mess on in her highchair shouting and throwing everything. She's cut 6 teeth in 5 weeks which hasn't helped either. She's happy to sit and play on her own with me in the room, but if I go to the kitchen she turns to look through the door and shouts until I come back in.

As knackering as it is I think its just a normal stage for them. Lots of energy but unable to run it off, teeth driving them mad, separation anxiety, finding their voice etc etc.

She starts nursery next week and honestly I think its the perfect time for her. We did induction earlier this week and she loved all the noise, kids, toys, sandpit etc. I'm hoping it'll give her the stimulation she needs to tire her brain a bit.

Keep hanging in there, hopefully it'll pass soon x

@Wifflywafflywoo thank you so much for your response! It's reassuring to know my boy is not the only one! I hope it is a phase and it will pass...the in London doesn't help right now as can't even get to a park or something. I am going to give soft play a go this weekend see how he is there! Might be a good one for burning some energy. That's amazing your baby is starting nursery. Mine won't be until he's 1. If he continues this way, I'm so anxious how the staff will be with him!

The best thing about them being this age is anything out of their ordinary like playgroup, soft play, visiting people just exhausts them mentally as there's so much stimulation. DD is the youngest and only non walker at her playgroup so she sits on the mats on her own surrounded by toys. Me and my DM will sit with her for a bit then just let her explore everything. Even though she isn't running about she still gets home worn out just from the experience. The other kids will pop by to say hi/stand on her/steal the baby toys /bump her with their cars so she gets a bit of interaction too 😄

She's also a sucker for a mirror. She absolutely loves her reflection and I've found that can distract her for ages some days.

I wouldn't worry too much about him getting on ok at nursery in terms of energy levels. It was like Grand Theft Auto in the toddler part and in the baby bit they were all just as loud /energetic /manic 😄. Hats off to nursery workers, I'd be locked in a cupboard by 10am