Six Month Old Crying

fyi - the homeopathic teething tables are called Humphreys Teething Pellets. Target sells them, but they are behind the Pharmacy counter so you have to ask for them. Good luck!

Hi, M.. I have three boys and here what I can say from experience. I KNOW how frustrating and loss of patience can happen but try to remember this is her way of communicating and check into the following...1)if she is teething, the best I have used and helped were and are Teething Tablets which are homeopathic. Very healthy; 2) have her ears checked for ear infections; 3)check into see if she is colic and check for gas. I know it sounds silly, but listen for bubbles in her tummy; 4)may be separation anxiety or whatever, use a sling and that way you can do things around the house and she is close to you and you can nurse her in the sling too; 5)I have heard not until after the fact, you can lay the baby on your shirt so they can smell you. See if that works, if not, okay then. At least you tried at least 3 times; 6)everything that she is going through and everything you're going through will NOT be forever. It seems that way at the moment and just remember, if you're in pain, you can use your words and you may even cry about your pains, so she is using the only method of communicating she knows how and can do...crying. Please take from my experience, try to enjoy the time to cuddle and hugging (and use the sling) because it will be over and I know I miss the cuddling time. God bless and i pray that Jesus will give you His wisdom if you ask Him.

How long has she been doing it for? If its teething, it will pass. Could she be sick? My son ONLY wants me when he's sick or something is bothering him. It can be frustrating but I just try to tell myself - its my job. He needs me for whatever reason and one day he will not need me so much, so I just try to deal with it. Teething, sickness, being a baby - it won't last forever, so just hang in there and I'm sure one day soon it will be stopped. Just give her what she needs and maybe she won't feel the need to keep reaching out to you. So hard b/c as moms we definitley have to give up the most I think but thats why we are the moms I guess!

Hi M.,

My heart goes out to you. I've been in that frustrating pace before. Something that worked really well with my son was a homeopathic teething remedy call matricaria camomilia. We got it oversees, but I have seen similar products in health food stores. Both matricaria and chamomile are soothing herbs. It comes in a powder ot tablet form- I'd put it on my son's toungue and he'd calm down within minutes.
I know many people who've had success with chirporactic care and ceranio sacral therapy.

Good luck, and I hope that this passes quickly for you... and that you get a some time for you SOON!

C.

M.,

No instant fix, but get a wrap. Carry her around. Constantly. A wrap will allow you to have some time with your hands free - not 'perfect' but will give you what you need and give your baby what she needs.

I don't have my site handy, so email me if you would like the site (anyone).
good luck,
M.

Hi Maria,

Usually children who were always good babies don't just start crying all of the time for no reason. It could be separation, ear infection, hunger, or just boredom. Have you had her ears checked out? If it is just teething then the tylenol should help her. Is she hungry? Is she eating solids? If you think it is just separation then try to talk to her while you are moving around the house. Maybe just hearing your voice will help her to realize you are close. I always alternated my kids toys when they were young. This way when they were bored with the current toys I could switch them up a bit. I even kept what I called a busy bag in the car just for restaurants. The playpen had different toys, and the crib. This is a tough age because they get bored very easily. Once she becomes mobile things will get better. I am not sure if you are opposed to tv but I would sometimes put on a Baby Mozart dvd or something educational to get a half hour break. Yes, I used tv as a babysitter sometimes. I hear kids love Noggin today, when my kids were little it was Barney. I was a stay at home mom for 15 years so I know how long the days can be. Good luck I know how hard it is when you need to get things done but it will get better.

I second everything that Diana S wrote. In fact, when my girls were sick at that age Baby Neptune was the favorite soother to watch.
Extra note; my 15 month old just got over Hand, Mouth and Foot Disease. (Coxsackie Virus) and cried for 3 days straight until the Dr. properly diagnosed her)
Remember that this time is a very short time in life. Enjoy the cuddling. I know that it is not easy when you are trying to clean, make dinner or even GET SOME SLEEP but it will pass. She needs you. Hold her tight.

I agree that a baby who all of a sudden cries constantly is not feeling well. Be sure it is not an ear infection or something. If it is teething it will pass and cold washclothes, cold carrots (whole that they can gnaw on not eat) and cold teething rings will help with a little tylenol. Unfortunately though, and I had this experience with my daughter so I know how hard it is to be the one and only with no time for yourself, just try your best to hold her and sooth her. She needs you and it won't last forever but you will communicate to her that you are there for her; she can rely on you and that will pay back in spades later when other issues come up.

Hang in there.

Hi Maria,
I have a 6 month old who doesn't cry much, but he has been irritable because of teething, and it has affected his sleeping as well. I would try Motrin- ok for a 6 month old, and its better than Tylenol and last longer. It will help with crankiness until the teething is on a break.
Good Luck,
S.

My son started crying alot at bedtime at 6 months for no reason, too. I found that he really liked the silky ribbon from a bear, and he would rub it b/w his fingers and calm down. He is now 3 has 3 "silky" blankets, when he is tired or upset he likes to rub his blankets between his fingers. Maybe a similar stimulus will help your daughter?? Good luck.

My nephew ended up getting a diagnosis of Severe Fear of Maternal Abondonment. Something that I did not even know existed. Well anyway he cried ALL the time and would only go to his mother. She could not even get into his line of sight without him screaming uncontrollably. It affected everything they did. I would definetly not feed into it, but consult your pediatrician on what to do next. He lasted this way until at least 2 1/2, even now he suffers from anxiety (at 7 yr.).

As you know already teething is a very difficult time for both baby and parents. Seems like she is just looking for some extra soothing from her mommy. I've been through this phase w/my daughther whose now almost a year. She's hurting in pain plus she feels the frustration from you as well so it becomes a double whammy. Keep in mind tylenol doesn't numb out the pain and oragel might make her feel a lil strange b/c she's too numb. Please try to keep the patience only because she can't truly express how she feels. I understand your frustration. Try some frozen washclothes or teethers. I hope it resolves soon.