Crying Baby All The Time

by Anonymous

Can someone help????

My 4 month old never sleeps, it’s such a battle to get him to sleep, he cries all day long, not just crying but screaming. What do I do; doctors says it’s colic or reflux.
He refuses bottles also, but as he is putting on weight no one seems to worry.
I’m worried though it’s so frustrating.

Please anyone with any ideas.








Baby Help Line Response:

Hi!

The first thing you should do is to contact a better doctor! I get angry when I hear about moms who are in your situation – getting a "maybe" diagnosis and nothing more. These days there is medication available both for colic and reflux and your baby deserves proper medical attention!

One thing you can do at home if you haven’t done it yet is to try elevating your son’s crib some 30 degrees to see if it helps his sleeping. If it does, you should definitely discuss reflux in more detail with a doctor.

One possible home remedy for colic is baby massage. Get yourself a good book with picture that explains how to do it and give it a try.

When feeding your baby (breast or bottle) try keeping him in an upright position; this will help both colic and reflux. If you do give your baby formula, you could also experiment with giving him other types, such as for example soy based. A good pediatrician should be able to recommend proper brands where you live. And don’t forget burping!

I hope this provides you with a few ideas and some stamina to not give up!

Good luck!

/Paula







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