5 month old cries alot and hardly sleeps

[Nelle]

I think I remember you saying you have adult children? Perhaps your bub is used to them and they can watch bub for a bit if you need?

[Lolli]

Hun, not knowing where you live, but have you tried Karitane or Tresillian (are you in Australia?) They are not something I'd normally recommend, but you sound very desperate. Karitane has a 24 hour help hotline, you can talk to a nurse who will help you out. Contrary to popular belief , they can provide a lot of solutions and suggestions that don't include crying it out. And if nothing else, they are a friendly voice at the end of the phone. One of my good friends swears by them. I'll PM you the number.

[sue1386]

thanks so much thats all very helpful

anyhelplines are very welcome helplines would be great

the babysitter is someone new

fromvarious other threads there seem to be lots of ideas
use a dummy
have a kids dvd in the background playschool etc
change formula
allergy testing
sleep school
chiro or similar
naturopath
acupuncture
sling, swing , activity centre, jolly jumper, music,
ways to get them back to sleep after 40 minutes

that seem to change a tired and hi need baby to a happier baby so all the ideas possible are welcome