High needs babies

Sorry I'm no help at all, my nine month old has been this way from day one. But here's a bump

My 21month old is like that. We just accepted it and roll with it.

We'll at least I'm not alone, lol.

Have you checked for any patterns or with your doctor? Two of my kids were diagnosed with colic, but it ended up just being a pain from their necks and backs being out from my rapid labors. A couple visits with a chiropractor who worked on infants and the problem was solved!

I have an 8 month old high needs baby as well. I was at my quits end! The best thing I ever did was spend $3 and buy the book The Fussy Baby by Dr. Sears. It's all about the best ways to handle a high needs baby calmly and how to better understand their needs. It truly makes you feel like someone actually understands. Every sentence applied to my baby and it was such a huge relief. Go on ebay and find the book!

I had two of them! I just learned to go with the flow and attend to their needs. I learned to call for help when I really felt overwhelmed; I also dealt with PPD/depression. They were and are quick to develop, highly intelligent children. Getting outside with them, playing or just walking in the sunshine helped all of us. Good diet, supplements (multivitamin and magnesium) are particularly good.

So true! He's ahead on all his milestones, rolled over at 2 months, crawling and sitting up at 5 months standing and cruising at 6 months, now hes standing unsupported! I noticed an improvement in his temperment once he started crawling, he wants independence. I'm going to try the vitamins, thanks!

Quoting MusherMaggie: I had two of them! I just learned to go with the flow and attend to their needs. I learned to call for help when I really felt overwhelmed; I also dealt with PPD/depression. They were and are quick to develop, highly intelligent children. Getting outside with them, playing or just walking in the sunshine helped all of us. Good diet, supplements (multivitamin and magnesium) are particularly good.

I'm buying it tonight! thanks :)

Quoting Turtledoves:

I have an 8 month old high needs baby as well. I was at my quits end! The best thing I ever did was spend $3 and buy the book The Fussy Baby by Dr. Sears. It's all about the best ways to handle a high needs baby calmly and how to better understand their needs. It truly makes you feel like someone actually understands. Every sentence applied to my baby and it was such a huge relief. Go on ebay and find the book!

The doc, suspects a milk protein allergy, but I have tried elimination of dairy, no help. so idk?

Quoting abra:

Have you checked for any patterns or with your doctor? Two of my kids were diagnosed with colic, but it ended up just being a pain from their necks and backs being out from my rapid labors. A couple visits with a chiropractor who worked on infants and the problem was solved!

My son is like this too. His doctor recently told me to try giving him probiotics and so far he has been improving less fussy and more content as long as he is in the postion he wants to be in. Good luck!!