Comments on Secrets of Baby Behavior: Tips for Coping with Persistent Infant Crying

You want to make sure that your baby is growing we...

2011-10-09T20:00:20.802-07:00

You want to make sure that your baby is growing well and healthy. A quick check with the doctor will take care of that. As long as everything checks out ok, your baby is likely having a hard time adjusting to his new world. You are not a bad mom, your baby is not experiencing things as your others did. He'll start to settle down but it may take a few more weeks. In the meantime, read all our posts on crying (it all applies even if your baby does it a lot more than others do) and know that this too shall pass. Take care!

I am in the same boat. My baby is 6 weeks old Wedn...

2011-10-09T18:13:20.656-07:00

I am in the same boat. My baby is 6 weeks old Wednesday and for the past week or two has been crying for 12 or more hours a day. I hold him all day long and he doesn't even sleep when he's in my arms. I have tried a swing, rocking him, and a baby carrier. I have finally allowed help from my mom but its still very stressful because I have a 4yr old who just started preschool and a 19 month old. I thought it was colic at first (my firstborn had colic) but he isn't very gassy; he's just a fussy baby. I hope it gets better soon, I feel like a bad mother because I can't soothe my son.

Hi! We encourage you to read all the posts we have...

2011-09-29T19:28:43.992-07:00

Hi! We encourage you to read all the posts we have on persistent crying. I really know exactly how you feel. Since the doctor says she's doing fine physically, she is probably very sensitive to her new world. Very few babies (8%) keep this up after 12 weeks but that means you may have 8 more weeks of this. Important - 1) this is not your fault, 2) this will pass, and 3) you need to get a break. Have someone you trust come and watch the baby so you can take a walk or a nap. I know it seems unfair to have anyone else care for your crying baby but it is not the same for someone who is visiting as it is for you. The next 8 weeks will be tough but you'll start to see changes before that. Keep trying our suggestions and know that as her body matures, she will be more responsive. Watch for little changes and keep us posted!

We are having such a hard time. Our little one li...

2011-09-29T18:47:51.830-07:00

We are having such a hard time. Our little one literally cries 15+ hours a day. She sleeps less than 6 hours a day and cries the rest. She is 4 weeks tomorrow. The Dr.s have checked and can find nothing wrong but we cannot find a way to soothe her. She will calm down for about 5 minutes...almost like a power nap and that is about it. Occasionally, we will get a 2 or 3 hour nap during the night. It feels like she is over-tired but I have no idea what to do. She looks like a toddler fighting sleep (her eyes barely close and she pops them open with a determination to say, "not gonna happen". We have tried everything you have suggested above. She has been like this since the day she was born.

Do you have any suggestions?

Me too.

2009-07-17T21:52:53.369-07:00

Me too.

Wish I had know all of this before my "persis...

2009-07-17T14:18:56.603-07:00

Wish I had know all of this before my "persistent cryer" came into this world.