My little man has always been a REALLY good baby. He usually only cries when he’s hungry or when he’s getting his diaper changed. Last week I asked my husband if he thought having a baby was easier or harder than he’d anticipated. Just like I suspected, he said it was easier. I completely agree! I was terrified, but our baby is so wonderful and easygoing.
Lately though, he’s been getting a little more fussy. Apparently that is common for this age (6 weeks) and will improve with time. What makes matters worse is that he’s been producing *real* tears now that spill over onto his cheeks and break my heart! Sometimes I get frustrated because I don’t know how to help him, he’s been so content up until this point. Whereas he’s been calmed by nursing before, now he’ll pull off and fuss even more if he’s very upset. As a new mother, it is very difficult to accept that you don’t know what to do to help your baby.
One of my favorite resources is Dr. Sears. I purchased his book “The Baby Book” while I was pregnant and read it cover to cover. In a desperate search this morning, I found his website and tips on what to do when your baby is fussy. Dr.Sears
I’m definitely going to take these tips and MOVE more with my son. He is usually very content just cuddling, but perhaps now he really needs that motion!
Here are some links to products that might help your baby’s fussiness!
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