My 12 weeks old crys all day.?

Question

my beautiful daughter crys all day as soon as she is put down. i have to hold her all day to just have some peace and i dont want to get her into that bad habit. i think she may be an early teether but am not totally sure. and advice, thoughts or ideas from you mums out there would be great. thanks.

Answer 1

Try a pacifier, and some things around that are colorful and interesting to look at to keep her from being bored, like a crib mobile or some colorful red or black and white stuffed animals with different shapes. Does she have a baby seat where she can see you when you put her down? That way she doesn't feel alone. You might try playing with her while she is put down on a couch or in her baby seat, so she can learn to enjoy herself while not being in your arms but near you. Try to make a fun event out of putting her down, and after you put her down each time, talk happily to her and play with her so she will learn to associate that it is fun to get put down. Eventually, you will need to leave her by herself for longer periods of time for her to learn and teach herself to comfort herself.  

Answer 2

My did cry too as soon as I put her down. So I did not, I used to carry her and show her things around the house talk, sing etc. Everybody were booing me and saying that I spoiled her- and she was so little. Now she is 5 months and it is been like a month she wants to get out of my hands and do things on her own. I do not think you can spoil little baby, she just needs your attention and caring. Mine did. Now she is happiest baby, likes to stay on the floor all day and play with her toys, and tries to escape then i carry her. So enjoy your little bundle, soon she will want to go on her own.

Answer 3

She's spoiled :)

Answer 4

well sounds like colic...they cry alot when they are like this. My daughter had this starting at 3 weeks but they tend to cry more at a certain time of day verses all day but some have it worse than the others. She could be use to being held and want that. My first born my son was like that! It was rough. GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

My daughter did the same thing but slowly grew out of it. If you know she's clean, fed and fine don't feel bad putting her down. Sit with her and make sure she knows you're there but don't hold her all the time. Lay a blanket on the floor and help her play with toys. Rotate her from the swing, high chair, bouncy seat and floor. My baby girl likes changes of scenery and got bored if I laid her down with nothing to do. If I held her she had a good view of whatever I was doing and was happy. You should start getting her used to entertaining herself some of the time now that she's getting a little older.  

Answer 6

she could have colic...does she scrunch up her legs and go stiff often? Have you tried swaddling her (wrapping her up really tight) babies love that!

you might just have a cuddler on your hands!  

Answer 7

my 11 week old daughter has been like this for about 4 days

she is having a growth spurt so maybe you child is going threw the same thing

i can even leave the room when my daughter is awake as she crys until i sit with her as well poor little bugger.

Answer 8

I know from experience how frustrating this can be! I have a very clingy 5 month old baby boy.  He is so attached to me, that when someone else holds him, he keeps his eyes focused on me, and if I leave the room, he screams into oblivion.  

I know it really seems like a bad habit, but your baby is letting you know that she still needs you a lot!  Do what makes her feel comfortable and safe-hold her and snuggle her as much as you can.  this stage WILL come to an end....the best thing I've found is to invest in a really good baby sling (I recommend the one off of Dr. Sears website) to put baby in.  She will feel safe and secure up close to mommy, while your hands are free to get household chores, etc. done. Don't worry, this little baby that is SSOO dependent on you right now will act like she doesn't know you when she's a teenager! Enjoy this precious time while you can.  Good luck with your beautiful baby!

Answer 9

it could be the 3 month growth spurt - it hurts their little bodies!

you're right, it could also be teeth!

Just lots of cuddles it will pass and everything will be back to normal!

When do babies have growth spurts?

Common times for growth spurts are during the first few days at home and around 7-10 days, 2-3 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months and 9 months (more or less). Babies don't read calendars, however, so your baby may do things differently.

Growth spurts don't stop after the first year - most moms notice growth spurts every few months during the toddler years and periodically thereafter on through the teenage years.

How long do growth spurts last?

Growth spurts usually last 2-3 days, but sometimes last a week or so.

What is the best way to handle a growth spurt?

Follow your child's lead. Baby will automatically get more milk by nursing more frequently, and your milk supply will increase due to the increased nursing. It is not necessary (or advised) to supplement your baby with formula or expressed milk during a growth spurt. Supplementing (and/or scheduling feeds) interferes with the natural supply and demand of milk production and will prevent your body from getting the message to make more milk during the growth spurt.

Some nursing moms feel more hungry or thirsty when baby is going through a growth spurt. Listen to your body -- you may need to eat or drink more during the time that baby is nursing more often.

Answer 10

Please do not listen to people who say you are spoiling your baby. Babies are too young to to get into a habit of any sort. She might be teething or she might be hurting somewhere. Try not putting on the diaper and putting her down. Maybe the diaper hurts her or try to put her on your bed or somewhere really really soft or hard (to what you have tried). Try napping next to her on the bed holding her but she is still on the bed and see if that works. Like another person said, she might have colic. When my son cried every 6 pm during his first month (for 2 weeks)  we took him for a walk in his stroller. He immediately fell asleep. When we got home he was a chirpy lil baby. We also tried a pacifier when was extremely helpful. He is 7 months now and I haven't give him a pacifier for over 1 month and he hasn't asked for it either. So that wont become a habit.