I'm hoping someone can tell me this is normal behaviour and my DD will eventually grow out of it! My 11 week old girl is generally really happy, laughing and 'talking' non-stop while we're at home. The problem is as soon as we head out anywhere - be it a walk around the block or a trip to the supermarket, she screams uncontrollably the whole time. I'm guessing it's all too much for her and she is over stimulated - but can some one please tell me she'll grow out of this soon?! I'm going a bit stir crazy not being able to get out of the house!
How do you get out of the house? If you're using a pram she may not like it and feel very alone and unable to cope with the stimulation. A baby carrier/sling could be good.
yeah i 2nd the idea of a sling - or trying different ways of taking her out - pram, carrier/sling, car etc. you cant be all cooped up all the time - something will work i am sure!!
Thanks ladies but I've tried both the pram and the sling and she hates both! Unfortunately we don't have a car so there's no other options apart from carrying her in my arms which she's just too heavy to do for long! I don't think it's the pram that's the problem as I've tried getting her used to it by sitting her in it at home and she's fine. But as soon as we're out the front door the tears start coming. I also talk to her while we're out so she knows I'm there but that doesn't work either. Not sure what else to do!
What kind of sling do you have? My DD hated the bubba moe but loves the ergo - so that could be another idea? walk around the house - go in the backyard and out the front to get her used to it.
I think it would be the pram. Sitting in it at home and being in it in a strange environment are 2 different things.
What sling have you tried? A Mei Tai might be a better idea, or a hug a bub. Some babies don't like slings straight away but after a few times get used to them.
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