Crying babies support thread

[MrsCeecee]

I wondered if this might be useful to anyone, if a thread doesn’t exist already, ie a place to share experiences if you have a LO who cries a LOT! I’ve seen similar older Mumsnet threads but nothing too recent.

My DS is 12 weeks old and seems to be permanently fuming. It might be digestive issues as he’s very windy. I’m giving up dairy and soya to see if that helps. He breastfeeds pretty constantly - I probably put him on too often just because it seems to be the only time he’s actually happy.

Things he hates:

• Daytime naps, unless latched/ on boob pillow after a feed. He used to sleep in his carrycot all the time as a sleepy newborn, but not now. Not even when on a walk. Putting him down for a nap just isn’t an option.
• Being put in the sling, though sometimes he will briefly fall asleep.
• Being held while me or OH are standing still. He’s the human embodiment of the film Speed - you gotta keep moving or he’s gonna explode!
• Having his nappy changed.
• Having his clothes taken off.
• Having his clothes put on. Especially cardigans, the devil’s work.
• Baby sensory apparently- he wailed through his first class today!

Anyone else in a similar situation? Or anyone had a colicky baby that became a happier soul?

Mine was very much like yours in the newborn stage and has slowly grown out of it (mostly) by 7 months! It's so hard at the time but it will eventually pass. She's mostly a really happy baby now but does get very fussy and upset when she's teething or tired. Still won't be set down for a nap though 😂

Sending love and support!!

Oh I feel you. My boy is now 14 months and from around 4 months got better and then every time he managed to achieve something like sitting up or crawling etc he got happier with independence

until around 7/8 months we contact napped during the days as he woke every time I put him down. Started following wake windows around 3/4 months and that helped rather than getting overtired but mine never slept in the pram and still doesn’t. We used to have to walk fast tapping bum to get him to sleep now it’s just a cuddle and put him down.

I spent days thinking he had allergies or reflux due to the crying but I think a lot of it was wind and his digestive system developing but comfort milk did help.

I booked a baby massage class for 12 weeks old, first one he cried throughout it the only baby to cry and I panicked thinking everyone looking so stopped going after 2 weeks even though paid for a 6 week course. Tried again about 5 months and same happened, I even snuck out half way through the second class and didn’t return again after paying for a course

those going through it… it does get better, you find your ways. I didn’t believe it and hated reading that at the time but hang in there. Don’t be afraid to ask for some help/support and remember no one cares about a crying baby like you think they do!!

@sommeliermama Really great to hear it does get better! Apart from the non-napping! 😂

@Laalaalala Thanks so much for replying, great to hear it’s got better for you. I actually cancelled the rest of the sensory classes - feel like a bit of a wuss but I think he’s too young/grumpy for it at the moment!