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Right so my LO 8 weeks cries a lot (like a lot at everything and anything and I have no idea why) I don’t think it’s entirely “normal” but at same time I think she’s just a sensitive or high needs baby…anyway I get really bad anxiety going out with her because I know she’ll cry and she can be really loud but we had a hospital appt. She was doing fine just sleeping in the pram, we went to the waiting room where there was maybe another 3 babies all just sitting quietly or sleeping and she starts screaming the waiting room down to the point I have to take her and console her. Anyway the nurse came along and said to me “oh, why do you think she’s so unhappy” This comment made me feel so down because it made me think there’s a reason? Not just because it’s her. And now I’ve been beating myself up because what if there is a reason what if she’s in pain or something? Defo not hungry because had a bottle prior and defo not dirty/wet nappy because I checked. Otherwise healthy (I think?!) I previously had no reason to wonder otherwise because my MIL told me her crying is just normal and her “being a baby”
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Google purple crying, it’s around this age and is basically this - inconsolable crying for no reason 😟 It’s likely completely normal and this is a v unhelpful comment to a new mum from someone who should know better! If you are worried maybe mention it to your HV, but trust your instincts, you know her better than anyone xx

My first was like this.. cried all the time. I hated going places because I knew when awake she would never be settled for long. Now as a toddler, she’s a wonderful, healthy 2 year old BUT she does still whine and cry for no reason! She can talk very well, is very advanced with her speech but she still cries fairly often for example, to ask for things I.e crying whilst asking for a biscuit because she thinks I will say no. Lol So from my experience, yes, some babies do just cry more than others for no reason. Hang in there , I’m sure you’re doing a great job xx

Apparently peak crying in babies is 4-8 weeks and then it gets better. But my first was crying all the time for no obvious reason and my second is so much easier, although he does cry but nowhere near as much. Some babies just cry more than others. Another thing is most babies do not like being put down, and prefer to be on you, so maybe try wearing her in a carrier or sling instead of having her in a pram. My first absolutely hated the pram and would scream every time, but was happy and slept in a carrier. Every baby is different, some like prams others don’t. My first even hated the car seat so much I could never get anywhere. Second doesn’t mind it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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