High needs babies

jennlynn777 · October 2016

So of my 5 children 4 of them were high needs babies. In other words they seemed to be fussier, more sensitive to sounds, liked to eat around the clock, and had to be held constantly. So I decided to do some googling and found something to lift my spirits and give me some reassurance. Maybe this could be of use to some of you other moms who don't have an "easy" baby.

https://www.awareparenting.com/highneedinfants.htm

molosmiles · October 2016

Very interesting! I know sometimes I just need a good cry.

CDE20 · October 2016

This is really interesting. I've never really heard much about this theory before. When they say trauma, like a death in the family, that means if the mother experiences it while pregnant, it can affect the baby? That's really never something I thought about.

molosmiles · October 2016

My first was a high needs baby, and I went through a rough period the last month of my pregnancy . I always thought my sadness and crying affected her and caused some anxiety in her. She is now 8 and is a very sensitive person so I feel like this theory holds true for her. I held her all the time and I wouldn't say it reduced her crying but she knows I'm always there for her. It definitely helped create trust.

jennlynn777 · October 2016

Well since I posted this thread I've already noticed a change. I couldn't even put my baby down to sleep because he nursed that much. He would wake immediately upon laying him down. However, last night after all his needs were met I let him cry in my arms for a bit while I kissed him and rubbed his back and eventually he fell asleep. Then I was even able to lay him down on his own and he slept soundly all night between his feedings. I can't believe it. Best nights sleep I've had since he was born!!!

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