My 2 week old baby screams in the middle of the night only!! HELP

Question

My 2 week old daughter is so content during the day and at night when she wakes to nurse she starts screaming at the top of her lungs and won't calm. She gets herself so worked up that she won't nurse or fall back to sleep. It only happens during the night time and I am not sure why. When I get her to stop and lay her in the bassinet she starts screaming again. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

it sounds to me thats shes colic.  try switching her to doc browns bottles that reduce colic or you can let her doctor know that you think shes colic and the doctor will give you a percription.  mine did that too.  good luck and i hope your little one feels better soon:=)

Answer 2

ITS A BABY

GET USED TO IT

Answer 3

Its just one of those things I think.  She is only 2 weeks old and some babies just do that.

If she has a certain time that she does it beat her to it!  Wake her up and try feeding/changing/whatever before she begins crying.  She could also have colic, or she could be too hot/cold.  You might also just have a high needs baby who will cry like that.  

Try using a baby carrier of some sort to carry her around until she is good and asleep at night.  Babies love being held close and that might help her feel comforted.

Answer 4

Number of things could be wrong.  She could be lonely and afraid if she wakes up by herself at night; in this case, you may want to investigate the family bed, or have her sleep quite close to you.  Do you find that she wakes up suddenly, or that she gradually awakens and becomes upset?  A sudden waking might indicate fright or pain.  She might also have infant reflux, and when she's been lying down, she is in pain from the acid.  In any case, if you are concerned, ask your doctor.

Answer 5

hmm.. if its only at night, maybe she gets a little scared of it being dark and she cant just see mommy. or are you swaddling her still? Babies are like beans in even a bassinet, they feel as if they are falling kinda? (its hard to explain) if you arent swaddling, try putting rolled up recieving blankets on her sides and at her feet..  Also, could be some gas issues, babies can be fine during the day because you have them sitting up (or held up on your shoulder) at night they are laying down and the gas can collect.. Trying just holding her on your shoulder and patting her back (like you are burping her) but gently. Good Luck! and if nothing else, talk to your doctor about it, they might have some answers or suggestions.

Answer 6

could possible be baby nightmares

Answer 7

1) Could be colic.

2) Could be her diapers was too wet and its time to change diapers.

3) She is only 2 weeks old, feel unsecure and wants mummy to comfort her. Carry her, rock her and talk to her.

Answer 8

I would not say she is colic. Does she sleep alot in the day time because it might be she just wants to be up and around people. There is one thing I can suggest try keeping her awake more often in the day time so she is tired at night. But I say it is not colic because babies with colic scream most of the day and night. Anyway good luck and you will get through it

Answer 9

It's because during the day you respond to her immediately and at night she has to wait until you wake up.  It takes longer so he gets all hysterical.  Why don't you try co-sleeping so your boob will be right there when she's hungry and you don't have to worry about moving her after she falls asleep?  We always co-sleep for about 6 months with each baby, it's an easy habit to break as long as you do it early and don't carry it on for years.