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New mum - not had a morning like this so far!

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passionberry · 12/07/2010 12:21

12 week baby has been crying all morning - usually any crying is easily settled by offering breast, this morning she has been refusing breast and screaming.

I have been walking her round the house for hours and she is now asleep on my lap but feels quite hot (maybe from all the screaming though?). Could she be ill? I'm wondering if a dose of calpol would help?

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midnightexpress · 12/07/2010 12:23

Could be teething? In which case calpol might help.

EmmalinaC · 12/07/2010 12:37

Ah, you'll probably have lots of days like this to come but the first one is always worrying.

It does sound like she might be teething (both my DD's started around that age) and if she feels a bit hot you should probably give some Calpol, just in case. If you're really concerned, call NHS Direct - they are very patient with new mums.

FWIW usually when they're ill they don't scream - they get all quiet and listless which is really worrying!

I'm sure she's fine

belledechocolatefluffybunny · 12/07/2010 12:43

Generally speaking, babies under 12 weeks do not get a temperature because they are still protected by their mothers antibodies. As she's 12 weeks I'd be tempted to pop her to the GP, especially as she is very upset. I wouldn't assume teething causes this, I'd get her checked over first.

oricella · 12/07/2010 12:49

Echo belle - under 3 months fevers should be checked out by a GP. Please call and get her seen asap.. also keep an eye out for symptoms of something more severe - what's her colour like; hands and feet cold; cry unusual...

She's probably fine, but don't take any chances.. hope she perks up soon

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passionberry · 12/07/2010 12:50

Thanks both of you! Just having a new mum wobble ... she has been so easy to comfort so far (lucky I know!) - it's been a bit of a shock to the system this morning! I feel so sad I can't settle her!

She has woken up again and still grizzly - she has been dribbling for about a week and chewing her fists, so I did think she might be teething. I didn't realise it would make her feel ill though. A bit clueless about everything tbh!

I will try calpol if she carries on.

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oricella · 12/07/2010 12:51

And a word of warning - mumsnet has a lot of wisdom, but relying on strangers to tell you whether your baby is fine, is not a good idea. We have a great health resource in the NHS - please use it if you're worried

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passionberry · 12/07/2010 12:54

Oh right X posted - yes I wasn't expecting her to have caught something at her age. I am thinking teething. She looks fine and is not burning up - thanks for the link oricella.

Should i try calpol?

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blinks · 12/07/2010 12:55

i work at nhs24 and all babies with unusual or high pitched cry/crying for over an hour, esp with temp are assessed urgently.

call your surgery and ask if you can bring her to surgery now.

belledechocolatefluffybunny · 12/07/2010 12:59

You can give her calpol but I really do think she needs checking over.

CharlieBoo · 12/07/2010 13:58

Yes I agree she is still tiny, get her checked out especially if her behaviour is out of ordinary. Do you have a thermometer?

beammeupscotty · 12/07/2010 14:41

Check her temperature. If its normal try a dose of calpol, if that does the trick it probably is the dreaded teething. Just keep a good eye out for anything else that may have caused the crying, runny nose, cough, not feeding. If any worries or temp see your GP.

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passionberry · 12/07/2010 17:47

Thanks everyone for taking the time to advise me.

Panic over - I did give her some calpol, then she had a big feed and a nap and is now fine.

I have to confess I only have a strip thermometer which I hadn't used before today - it was no use as I couldn't hold it on her head while she was crying. I will now invest in a proper one!! Does anyone know the best place to get one (not too pricey?)

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grapeandlemon · 12/07/2010 17:51

I think she needs to be checked over as well esp if she has settled after Calpol. She is v little and it may just put your mind at rest.

The ear themometers are the best really, they are about £30 quid from boots but I really didn't get a reading with any of the other types. It will come in handy over the years!

oricella · 12/07/2010 18:40

Glad to hear she's more settled - a big feed is always a good sign. And yes - do get an ear thermometer - Braun do a very good one; check Amazon for deals

beammeupscotty · 12/07/2010 23:31

The ear thermometers are good but pricey - no good tho for ear infections as they read artificialy high. a cheapie digital one for under the arm is also a good bet especially if babies are thrashing about and not happy to have something stuck in their ear! Glad to hear babe has improved

EmmalinaC · 13/07/2010 13:46

Glad she seems ok. Another thumbs up for ear thermometers.

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