Whinging 4 month old

[Mum2boy]

Hi, my son is 5 months now and I can really understand just what you are going through.

Generally, he is a very easy baby to look after, but when he gets upset when we are out, I find I get really stressed out because of it. Cooper is also very clingy at the moment, and I was worried about this for a while, because I really make sure that he is used to other people, and he was fine with being held by other people, up until a month ago. To be honest, I just put it down to a development stage, and he will eventually grow out of it. When he is happy though, I pass him to friends so he knows that it is ok. I make sure that I am close to him so he knows he is safe, and if he cries, I just take him back, but then I will let him be near the other person so he can slowly get used to them.

WHen you are out, have you tried a sling? I find that when I finally got used to mine, when I was out, I would put him in this and he would calm down and even go to sleep.

It can be so very hard when they are unsettled, and can test your patience even again when people say that you are over reacting!! But know that there is a good chance that he is just going through a stage, and hopefully he will grow out of it. I know that it is annoying when people say this, but try to relax. I have noticed when I am really stressed, Cooper doesn't settle, in fact he gets even worse cause he picks up on it. But you have to do what you feel is right.

I am probably not helping at all but want to let you know that you aren't alone in how you feel. I take my hat off to you, being sleep deprived can be so hard on you, and makes you question everything you do! But keep on giving Lincoln lots of hugs and cuddles because it makes them feels so safe and loved!:hugs:

I hope that someone can suggest something more or even recommend a book to give you some more guidance.

Hang in there!