What do i do with this baby?

Question

I just took a babysitting job but the baby is not very good natured. He screams all day long....I know he is teething...but My gosh! I don't ever remember my son being this fussy...it dosent matter what i do....ive tried tylenol, orajel, frozen teething rings, unflavored baby snacks etc....I dont know what else to do...I don't want his mom to think Im incapable of taking care of him but I am pregnant and haven't had any naps this week because of this baby, and to top it all off, when I finally do get him to sleep, his mom stops in for lunch and wakes him up! The only time hes quiet is when im holding him. so im wondering if its teething or just spoiled? I watch him full time and only charge $150mth but Im beginning to think it isnt even worth it...what do you think? any tips,ideas, or suggestions?

Answer 1

YES YOU NEED TO CHARGE MORE I PAY 28$ A DAY FOR DAYCARE.

Answer 2

sounds like the baby is spoiled ... ya have fun with that one!!

Answer 3

Ok, first of all, you CAN'T spoil a baby!  Second of all, this little guy sounds like he had colic.  Colic is characterized as:

1.  Loud and continuous crying that can last from one to three hours at a time, with these crying episodes occurring about three or four days a week.

2.  Although the crying can happen at any time, most colicky babies cry more in the late afternoon or evening.  

3.  Baby’s face gets red.

4.  Legs are pulled up to the stomach and then may be fully stretched.  

5.  Feet may be cold.

6.  Hands may be clenched.  

7.  Some babies refuse to eat or become fussy soon after eating.  

8.  Difficulty falling and staying asleep.

9.  Baby may lift their head or legs and pass gas.

10. Baby may seem generally uncomfortable and appear to be in pain.

It can be overwhelming to have a baby on your hands that seems inconsolable.  If it gets to be to much for you, you should stop caring for this baby.  My first baby was like this and we switched bottles to Dr. Browns, which seemed like a miracle cure.  We also added gas drops (mylicon), to every bottle with the formula.  Maybe you could suggest these tips to the baby's mother.  I hope this helps you and her.  Good luck!

  

Answer 4

Wow i pay my babysitter 255 a month.  and if the baby is teething you should really try Humphrey's they are the best.  

Answer 5

Believe it or not, the baby can sense that you are tense.  My mom would have to take my kids and they would be instantly quiet because I did not know what to do anymore.  Try rocking and singing to the baby.  Get out of the house and take the baby on a stroller ride.  Don't give up, the baby needs you and it will work out.

Answer 6

the baby might have colic. ask his mom if he cries a lot with her. ask her if you can try giving him some GRIPE WATER. they sell it at Walgreen's and other big chain stores.

my daughter has colic and MY GOD it seems like sometimes that's all she does all day long is cry. but the gripe water has done wonders.

also, even though it will be hard to do. next time mom comes home for lunch and wants to wake him up...tell her, "he's been really cranky and fussy all morning and i JUST got him to sleep." and MAYBE if she's a good mom she wont wake him up. i know i for one would NEVER wake my sleeping baby, its just not something you do.

ADDED~babies need to be fed on demand not on a schedule. if you try to put him on a schedule it may make it worse

ADDED AGAIN~whats wrong with a baby wanting to be held? if he wants to be held then hold him. then everyone's happy...he's not crying and your not having to listen to him cry

Answer 7

i know when my son was teething he needed to be held a lot.  some children suffer more than others for teething.  i kept my son in a sling on those hard days/weeks.  are you baby sitting him all day, if you are you should ask for a bit more money.  if you are baby sitting for 40 hours per week you are not even making $1/hour.  i think you should make at least 1.25/hour...that will give you $200/month.

i would do what his mom does and forget the schedule and feed him when he cries after you know everything else is covered, don't make your life hard and do what the baby is used to.

keep him in your arms with a sling and ask for more money.

babies like to be held, it's a lonely world on the floor.

to ask for more money just tell her that it's harder than you thought and you would like more money.  give her time to think about it (over the weekend) and ask her what she thinks on monday.  let her know that you are finding it difficult and wish to be paid more so you won't be so temped to quit.  i always find honesty best.

Answer 8

feed it

Answer 9

I wish I could find someone to watch my baby for 150 a month! We're paying 125 a week! Maybe if you wait it out a little bit, it'll get better as the baby gets used to you? Good luck.