My 7 Month Old Son Cries After Breaking Up

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My 7 Month Old Son Cries After Breaking Up

by Kevin
(Colorado)

Ever since about 3 weeks after my wife and I split up my son, who has ALWAYS been the happiest baby ever, Will not stop being cranky or ever stop crying every time I have him ( 3 times a week) all day from 11:30 till he sleeps at 7:30. This happens every single time for months now.....

What is going on???

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Dec 17, 2009

Wonderful Father
by: Baby Help Line - Annie

Hi Kevin,

There is nothing more frustrating than a crying baby when you can't figure out why they are crying! You are obviously a very dedicated father, and it is wonderful that you are able to play such a big role in his life while he is so young.

It's very hard for me to say why he might be crying so much, but I am wondering if he is picking up on any stress around the break-up or any disharmony between you and his Mom? Babies are incredibly sensitive to their parents, and if you or his Mom are stressed, the chances are he will be.

Also, at this age, any change in their routines and living arrangements can upset them. Some babies are oblivious to their surroundings and sleep anywhere or go to anyone. Other babies get distressed at any change in routine. Sounds a bit like your little boy is reacting to everything in his life.

The other thing, which is no reflection on you at all, but at this stage of development, babies often freak out if Mom is not in the room. Very hard when you are clearly a primary carer for him. It is just a developmental thing, and he will grow out of it in time.

What I would suggest, is lots of body contact with him. Body contact is the best way for babies to feel safe and secure, and develop stronger bonds. If you can wear him in a sling or front pack for a lot of the time with you he is likely to feel more secure and is involved in what you do.

Talk to him lots about what you are doing, what you see, where you are going - all this contributes to his language development, but also your voice becomes a re-assuring constant loving one.

He is also at the age where he needs lots of stimulation. Babies cry when they are bored and lonely too! Play lots of peek a boo games, sing songs or rhymes, little piggies on his toes, things like that. The more fun and interesting interactions you have with him the more he will associate that with you.

Just remember, with babies, it is all just a stage, and they do grow out of everything, and then you have the next challenge!

You can read about the developmental milestones of a 7 month old here as well as find tips on games to play with him.

He is a lucky wee boy to have such a wonderful father, all the best,

Annie Desantis

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