1timemum, my son went through a similar period. He was sleeping normally at night, feeding then returning to sleep with no problems but during the day ... cripes.
It wasn't related to wind or anything else. He wasn't in pain. I think he used to get overtired and wouldn't settle. I was seeing all the tired signals such as eye-rubbing but the minute you put him down to sleep, he would start screaming.
The only ways I could settle him were by going for a walk in the pram or wearing him in the sling. At least he would rest and we both got a break from the screaming. I was exhausted though and found it very hard going.
Eventually, this period passed and around the six month mark, he started going down for a nap in the morning and a nap in the afternoon with no problems. I find now it is rare that he has a big scream. Usually it only happens if we have been out and he has missed his sleep.
If you find that you can't identify any physical reason for the screaming, your little one may be going through something similar. If so, hope this helps a little ... at least you will know you aren't alone.
There are heaps of ideas there for wind & colic relief.
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