crying newborn

[thor]

Do you know anything for making 1-month old born-premature baby stop crying.

The baby cries non-stop, 24/7, and seems to be in pain with her tummy, it is hard and it is difficult to even burp her. Mom doesn't have milk so the baby eats special formula without lactose. She seems to sleep only when totally exausted from crying. She twists her entire body, twists the back and her neck, as if in intense pain. Also has some spots on her face. The doctor says it is colic and it is normal and that the spots are some normal thing, but I heard this kid on the phone - she is in PAIN. Something is bothering her.

What relaxes her is the sound of hair drier, sploshing sounds, being carried around, sleeping on her stomach, going in a stroller outside is kinda effective, massaging tummy after bath helps for a while. Otherwise, touching her tummy, or her back, or feet for reflexology makes her scream. Aromatherapy so far was ineffective. Tried gentle baby essential oil from Young Living.

When i talked with her dad over the phone, the baby fell asleep, she likes the rhytm of speech and also a certain energy of love. As soon we paused with negative energy, she woke up.

ANY IDEAS?

Thanks!

 

[Tino]

crying newborn

I would be finding another doctor ASAP. How premature was she? Digestive issues can be very, very serious. The doctor should be listening and spending time with the baby and parents and should not blow off their concerns with "it's normal". Colic may be common, but it isn't normal, and that extreme level of pain should be taken seriously. Some peds are highly recommended because they are very good with the "normal" childhood stuff, but that doesn't make them good with preemies, sick babies or special needs babies. In fact, I found a ton more satisfaction with an older GP, with my preemies. Whatever doctor they see has to LISTEN and care.

 

[Todd A]

crying newborn

Premature babies are more at risk for Sensory Processing Disorder.

This basically means one of two things:

The babies either can't stand touch, quick movements, different lights/sounds, and they will over-react to situations, often cry all day long for no reason and be soothed by something steady and calming (white-noise type stuff). These babies tend to have a low pain tolerance.

Or, others can be the opposite. They crave intense touch and movement, need loud noises and bright lights and sounds, and don't react to much that most babies would. These ones, tend to have a high pain tolerance.

Often they are a mix of both.

Babies with SPD also tend to have digestive issues or be overly sensitive to digestive issues (gas and the likes)

I'll give you a link with a 'check-list' of early symptoms in infants and toddlers. Unfortunately at babies early age, it's probably too soon to tell, or get a definitive answer. Fortunately, baby may also grow out of being over sensitive, if that is the problem. However, mom and dad can try out a few things according to the check-list. Experiment a little bit. Some babies/children are a mix of the symptoms - IE: Don't like to be touched much, but can tolerate loud sounds and be unphased. Where as others are one way or another. Can't tolerate anything, or Prefers everything quick and intense. The sooner it is caught the quicker the parents can seek OT and the more successful it will be at helping the child deal with sensory problems.

Mom and dad might try turning off all the lights, Tv's, etc. Having dad hold baby (but not rock, or rub) and have dad read a book in a steady tone and voice, when baby is losing it, and see if that helps. Or putting baby in a room with no colorful decorations, no lights, and turning on a fan.

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/SPD-symptom-checklist-for-infants-and-toddlers.html

I went to school with a woman who's son cried inconsolably for about the first 4 months of his life. They couldn't figure out how to calm him down. Bouncing, patting, rocking all upset him. No noises or movement settled him. Doctor also said Colic. One day she was getting his room ready to paint so had laid white drop cloths on over his crib and furniture, and taken all the things off the wall. He was having another fit - she didn't know what else to do, so she plopped him in his crib so she could walk away safely for a few minutes to get her barrings back - and within minutes, he'd calmed down rolled over and gone to sleep. Soon after that they started slowly changing things and found a way to manage it all. He's 17 now and all touch/pain tickles and he's constantly moving.

I would also second the opinion on getting a new GP though, incase it is purely a digestive problem. As Sharon said, Colic may be common, but is by no means normal and there are things that can help ease the symptoms.

 

[i see yooh!! :D]

crying newborn

Have the parents tried any light craniosacral therapy with the baby? Even preemies come out of the womb needing help with sutural alignment, spinal and hip alignment - all of which can compromise everything about the precious little ones.

Just a thought....