What is her problem today? Help. Baby in a foul mood!?

Question

my little girl has been extra grizzly the last couple of days and today its getting extreme. She slept all night but is refusing to take naps. Shes never been a good day time napper but today it is extreme. Its 2 pm here and she has been up since 7 am. She had a 20 minute nap but woke up crying. Her crying isnt really worrying me because its just grizzling. I dont think anything is seriously wrong with her, she has moments when she stops and is happy but she is just in the worst mood. She is pretty tired but wont sleep. She has been changed, feed, we have had a big play time and now she should be sleeping but nope. Ive tried rocking her- she hated it. Ive tried feeding her to sleep- she just woke up and started grizzling again when I put her down. And now I have her in her swing in the hope that that will put her to sleep. Im not having any luck though the grizzling is going on! Might actually have to go get her out and try something else. Any body have any ideas of what her problem might be. She is only 3 months

Answer 1

i feel you kiwi mum, i had a day like that just last week and nothing i did worked - in the end i had just had enough and put her in the cot and left her there for my own sanity and her own safety. she spent a good 2 hours there before finally going off. days like that just happen and you will get though it - worst part is they end up asleep when you want them awake for like dinner or something and then they are awake and ready to play when you want to go to bed.

if she slept all night then maybe she just has more energy today, i wish my one would sleep more than 3-4 hours at a time at night.

the  grizzling is really annoying though isnt it.

no real advice for you except it will get better and then tomorrow she will be your happy little girl again.

Answer 2

teething. get a cold teething ring for her to suck on and some bonjella or zalactin and give her panadol. if she's pulling at her ears, could be an ear ache.

Answer 3

My daughter was like this a lot when she was three months. She didn't nap for predictably long periods during the day until she was at least five months old, so I know what you're going through. Babies have good days and bad days, and it's totally possible that the "grizzling" you're talking about could be just vocal experimentation. My daughter started doing that around the same time - it was startling at first, but there was never anything wrong with her. Just keep telling yourself, "This, too, shall pass," because it will, and in a few months she will settle much better into a routine. Best of luck!

Answer 4

your little one sounds a lot like mine.  he was doing really good sleeping, and then around 3 months, started waking up every 2 hours again.. ever since he's been a horrible sleeper.  he startles and wakes to the littlest things and won't go back to bed.  

i finally get him asleep and lay him down so gently and he'll wak up and be kicking his legs, trying to roll over, smiling at me (until i walk away then he screams) and just wants to play.  his eyes will be soo red and puffy but he just won't sleep.

i'm thinking she is crying because she is tired... especially considering that she hardly slept today.  babies do need sleep, even though sometimes THEY are convinced they don't lol.  try taking her on a walk.  when nothing works, a walk does... if you have a stroller that lays down, i'd even consider leaving her in it after she falls asleep.  don't make that a habit, but you may even be able to transfer her after she falls into a deep sleep.

dylan will scream if i lay him down and take him on a walk when he's tired though.  he wants to be sitting up and looking at things to help him fall asleep.  the kids a handful! haha... so just a little fyi if she cries while laying down, try sitting her up in the stroller.

either way... she will eventually fall asleep.  and you're the mommy afterall.  if you notice something not normal for her, it won't hurt anything to call the pediatrician or take her in to get it checked out.  it could be reflux too.  does she sleep easier sitting up?

a lot of doctors will tell you to let her cry it out for a little.  i never listened to that because i figured i wanted him to be comfortable before i let him miserably get himself to sleep.  now, he'll talk and babble a little bit and grunt in his crib for a few minutes, but while staring at the faces on the bumper, he'll eventually fall asleep.

good luck!! :)  

Answer 5

My son started teething at 3 months and got his first two teeth at 4 months.  The doctors says it takes 4 -6 weeks of teething b4 we see teeth.

Answer 6

I'm no baby expert but I think it might probably be her body changing or something in her mind thats playing tricks with her. But if you are really concerned then take her to the nearest doctor. Sorry I was'nt that helpful.

Answer 7

My miss got her first tooth at 2 months old. My guess is teething and its perfectly normal for babies not to want to sleep when they get like this. Go to the chemist and get a teething gel or elixer that will help with the Pain. Be patient and calm this is a trying time but it will get better.

Answer 8

My little one started teething at this age.  He never got his first tooth til he was 8.5 months old but his gums would swell and be painful for a few days on and off till he finally got his first tooth.  I hate to say medicate your baby but try giving her a little Infants Tylenol.  It won't hurt her and you will also find out if the grizzling stops for a while.  She will also be able to sleep if her gums aren't as tender.  

Answer 9

It could be teething. Or it could be sleep regression.

http://moxie.blogs.com/askmoxie/2006/02/...

Either way, it'll be over eventually. I know it's rough right now, but it's hard growing so quickly! It's a tough job being a baby. ;)