How tf do you deal with a baby that is constantly screaming for nothing?!

It won’t be like this forever, it’s just one of the phases they go through, don’t worry about the dishes for now, take everything as it comes xx

@Lewanda but if I don’t do the dishes then we won’t have any bottles clean or sippy cups for my other child. 😭 when does it end?! Please tell me

Have you tried using a carrier? My first born was the same so I used to wear him to get things done, it was a game changer. It’s so draining when they won’t be put down but it does get easier xx

Definitely try a carrier! Does she enjoy the bouncer or swing?

Ive worn my baby before to get things done but even that was not a gaurentee he will stay calm

Our first kid screamed bloodcurdling shrieks for hours and hours and hours (for no reason we or a doctor could ever figure out) -- we routinely daydreamed about colic, because that was only for several hours a day and not all day or night. He also screamed and wouldn't sleep unless he was held -- couldn't put him in a crib; he'd wake up in ten minutes and scream and scream and scream. For the first few months, we had a 2 hour tap-out rule; no one was allowed to be with the screaming baby for more than 2 hours (bc you'd begin to lose it, and we didn't want to risk getting frustrated at the baby). We had to call parents in to help out and hold him for a few hours so I could nap after holding him overnight. Finally, at 4 months we sleep trained and things improved. Now he's a funny, happy 4 year old -- very sensitive and with big feelings, but much MUCH better. Figure out if you need a tap-out rule, and who else you can ask to help. You never want to be in a place where you are upset with the baby.

Sorry yur in the trenches right now but it too shall pass. It’s ok to not do the dishes and just wash what’s necessary. I’ve been using disposable everything for eating and drinking until I have more time to clean. Asking for help is ok too. My hubs has def stepped up to the plate and completely taken over so I can EBF. Good luck mama 🤗

Definitely try the baby carrier or at least placing her where she can see you. Bouncer, swing, even a playmat on the floor. Some kids’ temperaments make it really tough to get things done when they’re awake, it’s really hard. They also don’t have object permanence yet so if they can’t see you it’s like you don’t exist.

She doesn't scream for nothing. She screams because she needs closeness with you ☺️. It's SUPER hard and it doesn't last forever. I also would suggest the carrier so you can have few things done while carrying her. Also letting go of my expectations to have things done really helped me not turning crazy. Some things really can wait.

I would include my son when he went through this phase but instead of a baby carrier I would just bring his high chair to the kitchen and sit him in there so he could see what I was doing, it sometimes helped and sometimes didn’t but like everyone has said it’s definitely just a phase and will pass.

If she’s screaming on her back it could be silent reflux which is a bitch. There’s loads of causes, for example for us it was an undiagnosed tongue tie and CMPA. Solidarity, and a good carrier ♥️

Baby carrier! Just keep her on you 24/7 she’s probably just needing to know you’re near and doesn’t actually want anything per se

Thanks yall 😭 it’s just that today is my only day off work so there’s things that have to be done today or they won’t get done throughout the week bc I will just be way too exhausted. I’ve tried sitting her in the room with me in her highchair and put her in her walker so she can move around. She doesn’t like the playmat bc she doesn’t like being on her back or tummy longer than a couple minutes 😂 she finally fell asleep in her swing. & for those that say she doesn’t scream for nothing, yall have not met this child 😂 my other child was a chill baby but she is the opposite. She’s 8 months old and she’s always been this way 😂 I have a carrier but I haven’t even tried that yet. I’ll try it today and see if it works. Thank you guys so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I thought she may be teething but I also thought that months ago when she was like this and she still has no teeth 😂

I’m calm down now bc the crying has stopped. The dishes are done and the kitchen floor is scrubbed. So I’m finally done with that portion of things I have to do today. Now I have to go pay my rent 😂 have a beautiful day mamas 🥰

Never mind she’s screaming again now 😂

Have you checked for symptoms of reflux?

Baby wear and go for a walk. That's what I did to get thru colic and just overall discontent baby phasees

I remember my baby cried bc we forgot to pull the flap out properly on the diaper. 😅 🤪 Disposable plates and bowls helped me a lot with decreasing dishes. It's just temporary for my sanity.

Once I cycled through feeding, changing, playing, feeding again, I accepted that she was just in the witching hour and I’d put on music and just walk around the room holding her until she stopped. Usually a bit over an hour. Just keep reminding yourself that she’s okay, the screaming will end, and eventually this phase will end

Not sure how old they are but Ms. Rachel is like magic when it gets too much. The "Hi Friends" instantly calmed my screaming daughter. Haha.

I’d rather a screaming baby than screaming toddler 24/7🫠🫠

@Kristy I really thought that would work bc it seems to work on every other child including my other one but not for her 😂 I think just some babies are just more fussy than others. I’m going to keep trying everything everyone mentioned tho so maybe it will help. I just feel like I’m losing patience but I pray and ask God for patience all the time. Like please man 😂 this is almost too much for one person to handle. Their dad helps but he is working during the day and I work 2nd shift. 🥹

Depending on how old she is “Dancing Fruit” could be a life savor!!! I used to put my son in his swing and put dancing fruit on and he would calm right down.

Girl I have a almost 2 and 3 yo boy and they do it all the time..... Trust me I get it if you ever wanna vent you can add me on snap cuppycakey34

I have twins and im losing my mind. All i can say is this. I HATE the crying it out method! I do! But lord we need breaks to get things done!! You could try a pack-n-play and set baby in it in the same room you are in. If baby has every need met, changed, fed, burped, all those things and they are still crying and screaming It does not hurt to try to give them toys, binkys, or even turn on the tv to Ms Rachel or play Hey Bear sensory videos. We need to keep our sanity somehow. If literally all else fails, put baby in their crib in another room and let them be while you get things done. IT'S OKAY!

Teething, rash, hungry, thirsty, ear infection, sick, diaper change, uncomfortable, hot, cold, colic, tummy issues,

Yeah I’m pretty sure there is a separation anxiety stage that happens in the 8-9 months. I remember my lo getting really clingy at this stage. Eg. When she woke up, I had to hold her/feed for the first 30 min and even after that she wanted to be held.

Maybe well she’s in this stage put her in a playpen or something give her some toys or snacks and set her up next to where you are doing dishes or whatever it is that you are doing I do this with my baby he is normally okay at first but after a minute he’ll realize no one is around him and start crying so I found it easier to just stay in his sights unless I’m just running to the bathroom

Baby’s can teeth a really long time before they actually pop out so it’s possible she was teething then and is now my baby first was teething at 4 months and it was on and off for 4 months and he finally got 2 one day after another at 8 months

Become strong!💪 my niece is the same way. But golly, my sister has dug her toes down and got through it with her. Some kids are just naturally needy, and those same kids have high soprano screams 😅. They literally just want cuddles 95% of the time in some cases. It just means she is extremely attached. I know it sucks in the moments.

Don’t react! Ignore it if you know she’s okay.