3 month old doesn't like being out the house.

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My LO is 3 months old and is really unsettled and unsure whenever we go anywhere.
He has suffered with colic since he was 3 weeks old so we have had a tough start in the whole crying department 😂 It seems to have eased off more now and is more settled and happier... Until we go anywhere.
I always make sure it's not when he's due a feed or a nap and he doesn't mind falling asleep when he's in his pram when he's out. But if I take him out his pram, he will winge the whole time we are anywhere and then eventually will scream and become impossible to settle.
It's starting to effect me now as I can't stand taking him anywhere anymore but hate being stuck in the house.
He's not the most socially smiley baby either, he always seems to have a scowl on his face and rarely smiles at others which people love to throw comments on.

Anyone got any advice on what I can do to make him more settled out and about?

He might be overstimulated. DD used to get that way when we were out; we ended up draping a muslin over the front of the pram hood one day so she couldn't see out, and that actually helped. We got some odd looks, but she was happy so we didn't care!

My little boy is similar 6.5 months now. He is ok at classes we have been attending for a while but anything new he too starts whining which eventually leads to crying which often leads to meltdown! I think it is just personality type to be honest. He is a sensitive baby and doesn't smile at strangers often either. I try not to take the comments to heart (people just love to comment don't they). So no real advice but know you aren't alone!

Could you put him in a sling? Might help him feel more secure.

My baby absolutely hated the bassinet and much prefers the seat! Might find it easier once you change to the seat... also agree sling is a good option for tiny babies.

None of mine liked the bassinet. My ds2 was also a very unhappy baby, there was no magic moment but the sling helped a lot (if yours isn't comfortable it's really really worth finding a local sling group or sling library where someone experienced can help you), and he got better and better with each developmental step. Some babies just don't love being babies, it's not your fault and make sure you get some time and space for yourself too.

Have you tried them in a baby carrier or sling? Maybe they would prefer that? Do you have a travel system, are they any happier in the car seat part of that if so? I'm just asking as maybe they don't like not being able to see out properly if they're flat on their back in the pram, which is quite common. If it was just a very short trip you could put them in the car seat part but obviously not for long. But deffo try a baby carrier or sling, we just have a basic Baby Bjorn which hasn't been great for me in the early months when my back was dodgey because I'm quite slim so it just doesn't fit tight enough on me for it to be ergonomic but it fits DH ok and DD has always loved it, she first went in it about 3 weeks old, for the first 3 months or so she would always sleep in it when out, and at 9 months she still loves it.

Also 3 months is sooo young to be smiling at everyone, especially strangers. DD developed full-on stranger anxiety at the age of 4 months where if anyone spoke to her she would instantly burst into hysterics, never mind smile at anyone!! She has slowly gotten over this probably the last month or so she has become much friendlier with people, she is cautious of new people to begin with but warms up to them quickly. All babies are different, lots of us have babies who aren't super placid, calm, smiley, never-cry babies. Unfortunately DD at 9 months is still incredibly highly-strung, still struggles with wind and passing her bowel movements, still cries A LOT of the time etc...she is very different to most of the babies I've met through baby groups etc but then they are all their own little personalities and have their own struggles.

Both my two had reflux and hated being laid flat in the carry cot. They both much preferred the car seat and being upright.

I read the OP that the baby is happy in the pram and will sleep, but gets upset if he is taken out of the pram when they are out?

If so, just leave him in his pram for now. It may be as pp said that he's getting overstimulated. Perhaps he just wants to watch what's going on from the safety of his buggy.

A sling could be a good alternative though, particularly if you're going somewhere where it isn't possible to take a buggy inside.