Why is my baby suddenly extremely fussy at 6 weeks?

Jess080115 · September 2015

My son just turned 6 weeks yesterday and for the last 3 days he has been EXTREMELY fussy. He sleeps good at night but as soon as day time comes he only naps about 20 minutes at a time and we can't get him to stop crying when he's awake. Is this normal? What can we try to soothe him? I feel like we've been trying everything. Will this pass?

WillyBean · September 2015

I'm sure you've considered all of the usual suspects - hungry, cold/hot, dirty diaper, etc. I'm not a doctor, but I'm a mom and I hope you can determine what's troubling your little one. Here are some other things to consider to try to pinpoint the cause: Does he cry when you hold him in certain positions? Does he act like its tummy pain? Is it before or after he eats? Does swaddling help? Have you consulted your pediatrician?

SashaDenn25 · September 2015

6 weeks is a growth spurt, might just last a few days and then pass. Have you ever read happiest baby on the block?? This kay help you soothe LO.

Jess080115 · September 2015

We've tried every position, he doesn't seem to have tummy pain and he's pooping normally, I can't say if its before or after he eats because its just all the time, we get him to go to sleep and he sleeps for 10-20 minutes and then we start all over again. I haven't talked to the pediatrician yet.

Jess080115 · September 2015

I haven't read it, I will look into it thank you!

Bigboobsmcgee · September 2015

Unfortunately it's all pretty normal. Do you swaddle for naps?

acgonzalez22 · September 2015

Same thing here. It is a 6 week growth spurt and can be a sleep regression as well. It will pass. LO has been sleeping on my husband and I for 2 days! Exhausting, but worth it. Lots of extra cuddles and LO will be fine.

andrews301 · September 2015

My daughter had a growth spurt at 3 weeks and another at 5-6 weeks (she's 7 weeks now). She doesn't like to be on her back, she'd rather be held up on my shoulder. The doctor said she most likely feels like she has more
Control of her body this way and once she can roll over she'll be more content on her back. But she has the same problem during growth spurts, she doesn't nap and she's always hungry. We basically just have to hold her while she's sleeping and she'll sleep for several hours. Sometimes they just want to feel your warmth and hear your heartbeat

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