5 month old whinging/screaming

[Gem95]

5 month old DS and he's always whinging or screaming and just generally unhappy. He does smile and laugh but it's occasional, most of the time he's frustrated with everything and it's like he's having constant tantrums. I'm not really looking for a solution just some empathy from others experiencing/experienced it with their baby. And how do you cope as a parent with the constant screaming/whinging ALL DAY!

I know you said you're not looking for a solution but do you think there's a reason? Is he teething, constipated or having separation anxiety? Constant screaming isn't normal

In terms of coping mechanisms... I'm hoping someone else will come along with advice, mine are 5 years and almost 3 years

Forgot to add that he is teething (4 teeth coming through) and I've tried many products but nothing massively helps him. I am putting it down to teething and fussiness down to frustration that he can't do what he wants to do. It is just SO HARD having to listen to it all day!

My eldest was a very disgruntled, whingy baby. Solidarity. It’s hard.

He was a lot better out of the house. He needed lots of stimulation and entertainment from an early age. I’d be out most of the day with him.

Other than that, time (sorry). He got better with every developmental milestone and was a relatively easy toddler and a hellish 3 yo.

Have you tried putting him in a sling / baby carrier?

Could have written this! Mine is 9 months now but since 3 months has been sooooo bloody miserable. There are days I could have jumped in front of a train if I heard one more cry or winge! I promise you it gets better with every milestone, mines now crawling and it's such a relief to be able to do things without upsetting her. Stay strong it does get better xxx

Thank you for all your kind words. And yes he does prefer the sling, but then gets bored after a certain amount of time. He is better outside too. Everything is only entertaining for 5 minutes until he gets bored so whinges again. It is very exhausting trying every minute of the day to keep him occupied enough before he whinges. But I need to ride out this phase and keep positive for better days ahead!

Not mine, but my friend's son was like this. She said the baby phase was sheer hell. Never happy.

He's 3 years old now and one of the loveliest and smartest little boys I've ever met. He's wonderful, if a little bit on the serious side. They had a horrendous time up until he started walking and talking and then everything turned around for the better.