Wondering if anyone has ever experienced similar… my 6 week old DD just seems to be consistently cranky when she’s awake. The doctor said she has silent reflux (but didn’t prescribe anything as she feeds well and is gaining weight - but will review if necessary) so I’m sure that’s a contributing factor but she just never seems content at all.
When she wakes up, she obviously cries so I do a feed and nappy change then spend the next hour or so until the next nap taking her for stroll in the pram (motion soothes her), doing tummy time (which she hates) and just generally not really being able to put her down for longer than ten mins without a grizzle. I sing and ‘chat’ to her all the time but is she bored? How much does a 6 week old need playing with!?
The HV and Dr this week also asked if she has smiled yet (she hasn’t) and sounded surprised when I said no, so I’m now worrying there’s an underlying issue. She turned six weeks yesterday and now concerned she’s lagging developmentally. I had a terrible pregnancy so pretty anxious generally.
I feel like I’m failing as a mum as I can’t seem to keep my baby happy…. Or make her smile! Anyone experienced anything from the above?