Had 8 week jab this afternoon, baby crying like I've never seen!

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As the OP says really, went for the jabs earlier and also got a prescription for gaviscon as I suspect a bit of reflux. Just gave him his first feed with the gaviscon then he stopped after having 2oz and started absolutely screaming, like proper high pitched inconsolable cries.

I thought it may be the gaviscon but have tried to console him with another unadulterated bottle to no avail. Maybe it's a delayed reaction to the jabs. Is it normal for babies to cry like this after? He's never been like this before, ever.

He's calming down a bit now, he must be knackered! Anyone with an idea of what the issue could be, PLEASE help me!

I have never had a child react like this to the jabs but ds had bad reflux and would scream and scream I would ring nhs direct 08454647 and ask them it may be a reaction to the gaviscon but at that age better to check as they can't tell you.

Did you give Calpol for the jabs? If not, I'd do it now!

Another vote for Calpol, poor mite. The reaction tells you that the jab has had some effect, but he doesn't need to be miserable.

Around this age my DD started to scream like this on a totally random basis and I never discovered any cause. She wasn't arching her back or pulling her knees in to her chest or anything like that just inconsolable. It didn't happen often or regularly enough to be some kind of reaction to feeding or jabs. In the end I put it down to overtiredness and adjusting to needing less sleep but not getting the opportunity to sleep when she needed to - usually because we were out and she kept getting disturbed.

Not sure if you are a first time mum but just to warn you if you ring NHS Direct they will scare the crap out of you with the questions they ask to rule out anything like meningitis. They also can't diagnose over the phone so they will probably end up saying you could be right and possibly giving a suggestion of what to do next. Go with your instinct if you have a feeling something isn't right, whatever they say then go to a&e just to put your mind at ease.

Calpol.

My DD did this, never heard her scream so loud. Calpol worked in minutes.

Good luck!

Just gave calpol, so maybe that'll work. I rang NHS direct and they will call me back soon they say. I've turned the bloody place upside down looking for the thermometer that I bought specially but no joy.

I looked at old threads on here and someone mentioned encephalitis which is swelling of the brain, and one of the symptoms is a really high pitched cry, which he's doing that he never does usually. So naturally I'm freaking out a bit.

Yes he's my first, but I don't think I'm particularly pfb, just want to make sure he's not had a bad reaction.

Don't listen to NHS direct they'll have you wasting a night at A and E before you know it. They're rubbish.

If you put your hand down his back you will probably get a good idea of if his temperature is up. Hope your ds is better soon.

My DD did this after her first jab - she was fine. Calpol and see what NHS Direct have to say.

Sirry 20wkbaby I reread what you said and you weren't accusing me of being pfb at all! I'm a little defensive in case people think it's an overreaction, but when you don't know it's best to err on the side of caution!

He seems a little better now, the calpol must be helping. I didn't think of it at first because he is only just old enough for it.

I want to cuddle him but am reluctant to in case it makes him too hot. I don't think he has a high fever, but if I could only find the bloody thermometer I'd be happier.

My DD always had a big reaction to the jabs. She hardly ever cries normally but howled for hours after them (and was v bad after the mmr too).
The calpol should help and If he is hot, strip him off as much as you can and just try to do whatever seems to comfort him - we tended to just sack the day off and cuddle up in bed with DD as that seemed where she was happiest and the skin to skin seemed to calm her, as did a bath together too.

It's really common, v unlikely to be anything nasty and baby should be back to normal within 18 hours in my experience - although often a little out of sorts for a couple of days.

Ps - don't hold back from cuddling him! Just strip him off a bit and image a light blanket handy in case he falls asleep and starts to cool down when he's in your arms

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Thank you everyone, he's calming down now. I think the calpol is awesome!

My DD did this after her first jabs. Got her home and she screamed solidly for four hours, only settling when DH got home with Calpol. It was truly horrendous as there was absolutely nothing I could do to calm her. I didn't make the same mistake again as I have Calpol before her next jabs.