DS Won't stop crying

[Ella]

Our weekend away was totally a flop as DS started crying as we left and has been doing so since. He is happy for 10 minutes at the most and then just cries and wriggles and screams.

He is teething I think but has also caught a bug from Grandmother on Friday.

I have a screaming headache and I don't know how to make him stop crying!!!! Have given him 1.8ml of infant panadol and stripped him down to a shirt and nappy as he is making himself sweat from the screaming.

HELP!!!!

ps I've just put him down to see if he will sleep as he woke earlier than usual... still screaming.

[ladybird11]

Hmm, how much sleep has he had? Could it just be an earlier wake up time - we go thru stages of that from time to time - but no crying associated.

I would try cuddling (rocking, patting - whatever he usually likes) maybe near a breeze to make him feel a bit cooler and to help calm him. Then hopefully the medicine might kick in.

I assume he has been fed and bottom changed so he's dry...maybe needing mummy cuddles? A bit unsettled as he's been away from the house for the weekend and is adjusting to being home?

Hugs hun.

[{sarah}]

Maybe try a luke warm bath? It will cool him down & he might relax a little bit.

[AliBaby]

I agree on the bath and I would hop in with him to give him some extra comfort.

Then afterwards, just hold him close and cuddle him like Leesa said.

Sometimes they just dont know what to do with themselves.

I hope your headache goes. for you both.

[Taurean]

If he is teething try children's Nurofen. All of my mummy friends swear by it for teething. I agree with the cuddles suggestions too. All you want is snuggles with your mum when you feel lousy

I hope he's better soon hon

[Just Me]

I agree with Taurean - infant neurofen is brilliant stuff. It is different to panadol so they can be used at the same time. As neurofen is a form of anti-inflamatory, I find that it helps sore swollen gums and I find it a bit more helpful for teething than panadol. When teething gets really desperate and interupts sleep, I use both panadol and neurofen but space them out so that I give panadol and then 3 hours later give neurofen.

Sorry your weekend away was so awful. Sick, cranky children can really do your head in. I hope that he starts to settle down for you soon. It is hard, emotional work having a baby that cries constantly and won't be consoled.

If you feel that you need to put him down and have a break, don't feel bad. Sometimes they cry no matter what you do and if you feel yourself getting frustrated, it is absolutely okay to put him in a safe place (his cot) and go and make yourself a cuppa or ring a friend and have a chat. Sometimes 10 mins away from the crying can be enough to get yourself calm and back in a headspace where you feel like you can keep going. I usually go for a walk to the letterbox if I need a break from crying. I have had two very screamy babies so I am sympathisizing with you

[Miss E]

Big for you honey! It sounds like you've had a really rough couple of days.

I find that the Brauer teething drops works really well for my DS and they are homeopathic so you don't have to worry about giving them drugs iykwim? When it is really bad I will also give DS some panadol with them, but most of the time the drops do the job really well. I would be careful about giving him both panadol and nurofen at the same time. Paracetamol is liver toxic and you can overdose on it and go into liver failure (not to try and scare you, but too much can and will do permanent damage). I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure that nurofen also has paracetamol in it as well as the anti-inflamatory. If it was me I would probably just use one and give the recommended dosage at the intervals that are recommended.

Hope the day improves for you hun.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

take him to the doctor to get checked out. Sounds like there is more going on than just teething. Is he wearing a teething necklace? the bruers stuff is good. I use Nurofen here aswell as i find panadol doesnt do much. I also use SM33 which is fantastic.

[Just Me]

There isn't any paracetamol in nurofen - if you are unsure you can ask your chemist.

[Taurean]

Just Me is right, you can definitely use ibuprofen and paracetamol together - completely different drugs.

[Mummato2]

take him to the doctor to get checked out. Sounds like there is more going on than just teething.

Exactly what I was going to say.

My little guy was the most pleasant placid baby and one day he did exactly what your little one is doing.

I was at a complete loss as to what to do and took him to the Dr.

Tonsilitis was the verdict - so get him checked just in case. It could be something you are not seeing like an ear infection.

[Ella]

Ok so a fight with DF and 3 hours later he is still not happy.

I have no car as DF had to take mine to work (his is on empty) and no money to buy anything else or way to get there.

I think this is the ****tiest Christmas season I've ever had and DF is not helping by getting upset at DS for crying and then fighting with me and storming off to work yelling all the way to the car.

[Just Me]

Oh Ella sounds like a really tough situation. Is there a doctor that bulk bills that you could see? Some doctors bulk bill infants and children . . .

Have you got a thermometer? Have you checked your DS's temp?

[Ella]

I've just put him down for a nap now, he has had another dose of Panadol and seems like he will have a sleep now. If he's still like this when DF gets home from work I'll take him down to our GP.

Were meant to be going to cook for DF's besty tonight for his 30TH but I think I will cancel as we can't afford it and I don't need to be taking DS anywhere today.

DF also called from work to say "he was sorry, it's not me it's the stupid money situation stressing him out", so at least I feel better about that.

[Just Me]

Glad that things have improved slightly. I hope your DS has a nice long nap ... maybe you should go off and join him. Sounds like you deserve it!

If there is anything I can do to help, let me know

[Ginger]

take him to the dr as soon as you can. last time my ds was like that he had an ear infection.