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Why is my baby so rigid?

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whiteswanlake · 01/02/2021 17:23

He is 6 and a half weeks and he’s been really unhappy today. When he’s like this he’s completely rigid and pushes against you constantly with his feet, never stops head butting. It doesn’t seem quite right. What could be the matter?

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user1493413286 · 01/02/2021 17:41

Could it be wind or constipation? Have you tried cycling his legs to see if it relaxes him?

Vicky1989x · 01/02/2021 20:29

Could be trapped wind, my DD used to do it. She’d be as stiff as a board, it was awful. She also has reflux, so could be that too?

CrazyKitkatLady · 01/02/2021 22:20

My little one used to do that. I think it was a combination of wind and reflux.

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whiteswanlake · 02/02/2021 08:26

Sorry - I forgot I posted this! He was exhausted I think, he wouldn’t nap yesterday Sad

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PollyPocket245 · 02/02/2021 09:33

Wind! Does he arch his back? Could be reflux also, it’s very common in babies

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