postcolic babies

superpregnant

Hi,

My DD was very colicky when she was little, she also had acid reflux and a milk allergy. She got better from her acid reflux an in theory the colic should disappear, but I haven't seen to much of a change since now we are dealing with teething and tantrums and sometimes I feel like the colic never went away, now she is almost 1 year old and it worries me because of her colic I wonder if maybe we cocoon her a lot trying to sooth her all the time, like they suggest to do with a colic baby because there is no other way but just to hold on and become a baby soother, so sometimes I feel if maybe she is still colicky or if is because she is spoiled...Just want to know if somebody else has a similar situation or if a baby with no colic still behaves cranky and winning all the time at this age....

emnoahmom

My first baby was very colicky, it was so hard, so I understand. Once she outgrew it she was still a needy baby until closer to one year and still is a very emotional child. We held her a lot. I would not say we spoiled her. I believe some babies need more contact than other babies to feel secure. She eventually embraced her independence and became less fussy. I think it was good for us to have a colicky baby first. It made me very good at reading each of my babies cues and recognizing their personal needs which differed each baby. Hopefully things become easier soon. I know I have no advice, but just wanted to say it does get better. Hang in there, getting through a colicky baby just makes us stronger moms:)

HenHen25

Major Lurker Alert! Have you ever heard of a high needs baby? A lot of colicy babies fit that definition, and don't generally outgrow it. Its their temperaments, and it can last through toddler-hood, or even their whole lives. My suggestion, is to learn what works for your LO and do the best you can. High needs babies are notoriously difficult.

I have a high needs series on my blog if you are interested in more information: https://www.thekavanaughreport.blogspot.com/search/label/High%20Needs%20Series

emnoahmom

HenHen25:

Major Lurker Alert! Have you ever heard of a high needs baby? A lot of colicy babies fit that definition, and don't generally outgrow it. Its their temperaments, and it can last through toddler-hood, or even their whole lives. My suggestion, is to learn what works for your LO and do the best you can. High needs babies are notoriously difficult.

      I guess I am a lurker too, as I just jumped over here from 6-9.

  That is exactly what we referred to our daughter as. We have had two high needs babies and they still are more needy and challenging to raise compared to their siblings. They also have very shining personalities and are very outgoing in comparison. My easier babies are shyer children.

superpregnant

Thanks ladies! I wanted to know that I'm not crazy, a lot of my friends and family doesn't understand me! they have been fortunate to just have easy babies and they make me feel like I'm overreacting!

Thanks HenHen25 I'll check your blog, I want to know more about colicky babies so I can understand and help better my LO.

Thank you so much!