Why Is My Baby Still Crying?

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Why Is My Baby Still Crying?

My son is 7 months old and he is still crying.

When he was 3 weeks old he had colic until he was 4 months old and it seems like it's still going on.

He sleeps through the night most of the times, but during the day there is nonstop crying and it's driving me and my husband crazy we don't know what to do.

People tell me that I need to let him cry so he gets out of being held all the time but when I let him cry he has tears like hes in pain.

We don't know what to do anymore. I don't think he's just crying because hes spoiled he even cries sometimes when we are holding him. Please help us.

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Why Is My Baby Still Crying?

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May 07, 2009

Crying Baby Needs Mom & Dad
by: Baby Help Line - Annie

Hi,

It is really stressful for parents who have babies that cry a lot, my heart goes out to you. But when you think about it crying is the only way your little boy has to communicate. And how frustrating for you both not to know what to do.

I would ignore all those people telling you to leave him to cry. Babies cry for a reason, you CANNOT spoil a baby. He needs you and can't tell you what is wrong. The more of a battle he has to go through to get your attention, then that is being reinforced, or sadly babies give up trying to communicate and start believing the world is not a loving supportive place.

As far as your son is concerned, his world revolves around you. He need heaps of play and cuddles to help him learn the world is a comfortable safe place to explore. If he has been uncomfortable for much of his young life, then he needs a lot more attention than perhaps other babies appear to need (although all babies need heaps of interaction and body contact)

Colicky babies tend to need a lot more body contact are are usually a lot happier being carried. Babies also need a lot of stimulation, lots of play and games. When you need to get on and do some chores, put him in a front or back pack. He will be much happier being with you. You can talk to him as you wash the dishes, or hang out the washing. Show him things and give him interesting things to hold while you catch up with other jobs.

The other thing I would recommend is seeing an osteopath. Many fussy babies respond really well to gentle adjustments, and are much more contented.

Try not to get stressed when he cries, he will sense your anxiety and that will make him more upset. Most of all enjoy and have fun with your little boy, before you know it, he will be a huge teenager!

Annie Desantis

Aug 30, 2011

Acid Reflux?
by: Paula (Baby Help Line)

Have you ever discussed with a pediatrician the possibility of your baby having acid reflux? One symptom of reflux is that the "colic", which they are sometimes diagnosed with continues beyond 4 months.

Does he spit up frequently? Has a sour breath? Fussy when eating or sleeping?

In addition to investing in a really good baby carrier or sling to make sure you can carry him around without hurting your back, I really think you should pay a visit to a good pediatrician to discuss his crying.

Hope this helps,

Paula

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