[cmb]

I need advice about my almost 3 month old DD. She has always been on the high needs end of things, but in the last month or so has been getting more fussy. It seems somewhat like colic, but isn't very consistent and sometimes we go days without the intense crying periods at all. It also started later than the typical description of colic. Lately she seems to do better on days when she gets more rest, although it is hard with a 2 y-o as well to keep her well rested. She is soothed by the sound of water, but won't nurse when she gets worked up. SHe has been becoming more and more smiley, but still has her outbursts. Her poop is normal--yellow and no blood or mucous. Does this sound like something is hurting or bothering her? Should I try an elimination diet to see if it helps? Anyone who is vegetarian done the elimination diet with success and without starving?

Thanks for any thoughts or advice!

 

[Kindermama]

Ellery is 3 months old & every few days, she has a screaming period in the day,,,,íve come to realize she is way overtired...what works for her is swaddling & then some motion (bouncing) or I just lie her on her stomach and pat her bum for motion. When these things fail...I give her a bath...nak

 

[ctdoula]

Sounds pretty normal to me. Some babies are just fussier or higher needs than others. And an unrested baby is usually a cranky one. I don't personally believe that many kids are actually in need of their moms going on a restricted diet.... we as human beings just wouldn't have survived the thousands of years on bm alone if that was the norm. I would try to get into a regular napping routine with her. A white noise machine also may help. You can get them at Walmart, etc & they play different soothing sounds like babbling brook, spring rain, ocean, heartbeat, etc.

 

[cmb]

DD is currently napping---going on almost 2 hours now. We'll see how she does for the rest of the day. Maybe more sleep will be the key! Thanks!

 

[ladybugchild77]

Could she be teething? My baby is three months as well and is teething! I know it's early but just a thought...

 

[jasper28]

My ds has always been very fussy and high-needs. He has days with no screaming and then days of total meltdown. Napping is very very important. If he doesn't have naps throughout the day, the evening is terrible. I try to get him to sleep as soon as I see the first yawn. He has never slept a long nap, usually 40 mins is the longest we can get, but he needs them about every 2 hours. He is fast asleep now for the night, but not after I rocked him through an hour of screaming. I don't let him CIO, but it seems sometimes he just has to vent in my arms. I was hoping he would outgrow this by 12 weeks, but I think it just may be his temperment. He is a very curious, social butterfly who does not like to sleep and easily overtires

Bethany --- Mom to Liam 2/12/05