Even if he stops crying when you hold him, it could still be his teeth. The comfort of your touch, the smell of your skin could be enough to calm him down through the pain. At 5 months, a baby still very much needs his mother's frequent touch and hold. Humans are born about 9 months earlier than other mammals due to our large head size. Because of this, babies continue to gestate for about 9 more months outside of the womb. This is know as exterogestation. During this time, babies crave/need a womb like environment where they are safely in the arms of a care provider, preferably mom. Other mammals come right out of the birth canal and get up and run around, lol. But humans are born too soon. If they stayed inside long enough, their heads would be too big to fit through the birth canal. Throughout time, mothers have historically worn their babies with fabric to make it easier. Today we have tons of modern baby carriers and I would highly recommend getting a good ergonomic baby carrier like an Ergo, Beco or woven wrap. This way you can hold your baby close and keep him calm and comforted and still be able to do things for yourself. It's a win/win!
Letting a baby cry for extended periods only tells them that you aren't there for them and make them feel insecure. If your baby is so fussy there is a reason and you need to figure out what it is, it could be so many things. The first thing you should do is go to the pediatrician and tell them what is going on, let them know about your frustration too, they will completely check your baby out to rule out any health issues and give you good advice on how to soothe your baby and keep your sanity.
and also...double check this, but i really thought that babies under six months were not supposed to have ibuprofen?
Quoting shadow_lark:
I agree with slapit, at this age babies need your attention. letting him cry does nothing but make his anxiety worse. he us still learning.that he can rely on you, and is far too young to get the link between you putting home down and what he is supposed to be learning. invest in a good baby carrier and keep telling yourself, this too shall pass. it wont be long at all before he wants nothing to do with you.
and also...double check this, but i really thought that babies under six months were not supposed to have ibuprofen?
This!
Quoting shadow_lark:
I agree with slapit, at this age babies need your attention. letting him cry does nothing but make his anxiety worse. he us still learning.that he can rely on you, and is far too young to get the link between you putting home down and what he is supposed to be learning. invest in a good baby carrier and keep telling yourself, this too shall pass. it wont be long at all before he wants nothing to do with you.
and also...double check this, but i really thought that babies under six months were not supposed to have ibuprofen?
Quoting dharmagirl:Letting a baby cry for extended periods only tells them that you aren't there for them and make them feel insecure. If your baby is so fussy there is a reason and you need to figure out what it is, it could be so many things. The first thing you should do is go to the pediatrician and tell them what is going on, let them know about your frustration too, they will completely check your baby out to rule out any health issues and give you good advice on how to soothe your baby and keep your sanity.
Great advice.
Quoting shadow_lark:
I agree with slapit, at this age babies need your attention. letting him cry does nothing but make his anxiety worse. he us still learning.that he can rely on you, and is far too young to get the link between you putting home down and what he is supposed to be learning. invest in a good baby carrier and keep telling yourself, this too shall pass. it wont be long at all before he wants nothing to do with you.
and also...double check this, but i really thought that babies under six months were not supposed to have ibuprofen?
^you said it well
Thinking About Taking DS Out of Daycare....
- Scl032612
on Aug. 17, 2012 at 12:06 PM