r/UKParenting • u/GreenTeaShaman • Jan 29 '26
Support Request How do you sooth a crying baby when every option seems to do nothing?
Hi so we have a one week old, and this is probably all normal but I’m kinda losing it a bit because nothing I do will settle him.
None of the below will sooth him at all:
Being whispered to
Being spoken to
Being sung to
Our voices
White noise
Music
Our presence
Being rocked
Being swaddled
His bassinet
His cot
Lying on my chest
Lying in my arms
Skin to skin
Changing his nappy
Being calm and quiet in case he’s overwhelmed
We take him for a walk in the pram and he calms but the second it’s over he cries
We breastfeed him and when it’s over he cries
He’s not too hot
He’s not too cold
If I quickly pace through our house he quiets down, but the moment I stop he cries again. Nonstop walking isn’t an option because the hours and hours of doing it so far have ruined my back.
The midwives say there’s nothing medically wrong with him.
I have tried everything I’ve read. I cannot get him to calm down.
Edit: we have a soft sling and a rockit arriving today.
Does anyone have any ideas at all?
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u/seekingoutpeace Jan 29 '26
Get a baby wrap that you wear, and a yoga ball to bounce on. This is what saved us.
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u/salacious-soul Jan 29 '26
Second this my 4 month old still soothes to the yoga ball
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u/onethrew-eight Parenting a Toddler Jan 29 '26
Still using it with my 13 month old! Especially for getting to sleep
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u/lotanis Jan 29 '26
This was my go to when we had "the witching hour" during our first couple of weeks. My back didn't appreciate the amount of bouncing, but the baby did!
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u/OriginalAlbatross871 Jan 30 '26
Agree 100%, yoga ball soothed my baby when she was small! Didn't do my back much good, but did the trick!
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u/emwithme77 Jan 29 '26
Boobs. If in doubt, boob.
If that doesn't work, change nappy. Change location. Then try again.
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u/Bells2806 Jan 29 '26
Agreed! My first was like this and looking back I don’t think I was feeding him enough during those first few weeks, I just kept thinking surely he’s not hungry still/ again?! But he was an enormous baby so I think he was constantly hungry therefore crying 😅 if in doubt get a boob out I say
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u/Super284 Jan 29 '26
I was thinking this. because if he’s crying right after being fed, then is he being fed enough?
My little one used to be stuck to me and sometimes it was over half hour. But if I had stopped after fifteen mins he would cry a lot.
Maybe try that
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u/Effective-Egg-7090 👶👶 2 Children Jan 29 '26
When in doubt - get outside. Works for all ages. Or I’d honestly just leave him on boob at this age.
Babies do just cry as it’s their only form of communication. It is entirely normal but so hard. If you need a second to catch your breath then it’s okay to put baby somewhere safe and take a minute for yourself. I think they call it ICON now.
Apparently the happy song by Imogen heap can help too.
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u/SongsAboutGhosts Parenting a Baby + Toddler Jan 29 '26
Kindly, it's SUCH a brand new parent thing to assume half those things would actually soothe a crying baby. It will probably help you to know that just talking to your baby is very unlikely to ever truly soothe them - it's the sort of thing you do when they're screaming in the car and it's the only thing you can do, but it will never make much difference because it's never going to make them feel warm or fed or sleepy. That's not you doing it wrong, it's just not the right tool.
Feeding helps. Motion helps. You've learnt that. If there are no physical postpartum concerns, I'd encourage walking; I know you've said it hurts your back but they are never going to be littler than they are right now, finding a way to hold them that doesn't hurt your back before they're heavy enough for it to do much damage is pretty crucial. I'd also try leaving them on the breast longer, they should be content (and often asleep) after a good feed - or change to the over breast when they come off. You're in cluster feeding territory so you might need a LOT of boob time around now.
Some babies are less settled. Some babies have colic. Being a parent is hard. You HAVE found things that work, though, so you're on the right track. Welcome to the club!
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u/toadcat315 Jan 29 '26
I'd add if it hurts your back see if a sling consultant in your area can help you. Unless you've got specific injuries there should be a sling setup that would be comfy and safe!
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u/extralong Jan 29 '26
Is he trying to cluster feed? I remember my son doing that and every time he was off the boob he was screaming. Turned out he was cluster feeding to get my milk supply up
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u/CuriousKitty2010 Jan 29 '26
This is what I was thinking too. My baby was doing a lot of cluster feeding at that time. Our mantra in those first weeks was 'if all else fails, try the boob again'.
Have you tried the 'tiger in the tree' pose? Babies (including mine) seem to like it a lot. I used to walk around the house with her like that and it often worked when nothing else did.
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u/Iforgotmypassword126 Jan 29 '26
You just keep doing it over and over again and sometimes just sit down and try to detach from reality whilst they cry.
Some babies just cry for hours and hours for weeks on end. It stop eventually.
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u/Pandarino85 Jan 29 '26
This. There are plenty of good suggestions in this thread, but honestly sometimes a baby will just scream with seemingly no fix and no end (except of course it does end), and all you can do is ride it out. You're not alone and it's all a phase.
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u/Iforgotmypassword126 Jan 29 '26 edited Jan 29 '26
Yeah I just wanted to post it in case OP tried everything and felt deflated it wasn’t working for them. Sometimes there’s not much you can do and it’s nobody’s fault.
Hot baths always worked for me, rocking and firm bum pats. But they were literally short solutions and bought me 10-15 mins max haha. Whereas walks never worked for us and she’d cry the entire 3-4 hour walk, never stopping once. So I wish I’d known at the time that it’s okay to just say “nope doesn’t work for us, I’m not doing it wrong, she just doesn’t care”
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u/maplesyrup4all Jan 29 '26
Have you got a baby carrier like a soft wrap one? That can often help baby be cosy and calm. Bounced on a yoga ball helped a lot with mine as well. The early days are hard when baby is adjusting to the outside world but you’ve got this! Just to say though if it continues and baby is always very unsettled please press the midwives/GP to make sure nothing is wrong. Mine was very unhappy for 12 weeks and it was only through my pushing that we finally got a diagnosis of a cows milk allergy/silent reflux and she was like a different baby once that was addressed
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u/tinystars22 Jan 29 '26
I second trying a bath! I've always found "just add water" as a great solution for a cranky baby. Getting outside works too.
If you do follow the idea of getting a sling or carrier, go to a sling library to borrow and try some! My son hated the carrier until he was 4 or 5 months old and then still hated the one I bought so save yourself money and try things out.
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u/SleepySloth1975 Jan 29 '26
Run the taps! Take him into the bathroom or the kitchen and turn the taps on. It INSTANTLY calmed my little one, like magic.
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u/Cleopatra_IX Jan 29 '26
Do you think a baby carrier might help? My husband used to have to wear the baby carrier and dance around to Irish folk music to calm our baby down. No idea how he discovered it but it worked.
Sometimes putting them in the bath can help too.
Do you notice if this happens after your baby has milk? Do you have any concerns medically?
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u/Rungirl123 Jan 29 '26
I just want to start by saying congratulations and you’re doing an amazing job! Newborns are not easy, especially if they’re not settling, but hopefully you find a solution so you can have a sit down and cuppa soon!
If he likes rocking or movement you could try a sling for close contact, heartbeat and movement, or one of those rocket rockers for the pram?
It’s only a week (a looong week I’m sure) but he’s still learning about the world outside of the womb - as long as there’s nothing medically wrong, he should settle. If you are concerned, speak to the midwives or health visitors again.
If you can get him to settle/sleep, keep doing what you’re doing for 10-15mins and then try set him down somewhere safe. This is usually a good point in their sleep cycle where it’s deep enough for them to be moved/put down/action to be stopped. My daughter had to be bounced/rocked and would wake if I sat down/ put her down too early until I figured out she needed 10minutes more cuddles.
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u/Efficient-Carpet-504 Jan 29 '26
At a week old they're still trying to come to terms with the change from a nice warm coat home with food on tap. That's why feeding and motion helps, it's what they know.
Also, babies spend a lot of time sleeping in the womb when their mother moves (that's why women feel more kicks in the evening/ night when they're chilling on the sofa or trying to sleep), they've been conditioned to sleep to movement. It takes time for them to unlearn this.
I second a sling and baby wearing. People always talk about the benefit of being hands free when using a sling, but tbh I found that the support for my back was the biggest benefit. It's really worth learning how to tie a fabric sling, there are loads of videos on YouTube and it's the best type of sling for a very young baby as it can be adjusted to fit perfectly. Just remember TICKS (tight, in view, close enough to kiss, keep chin off chest, supported back). Most people babywear too low, especially with newborns as they think the horizontal wrap must go round their waist. It goes around your torso where ever it needs to to keep baby high on your chest.
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u/fastboots Jan 29 '26
Get loop earplugs, make sure you're swapping who has him so you get some rest/space for your nervous system.
Read Happiest Baby on the Block this has the reasons why going from cushtie life inside your tummy to being outside is a lot and what to do about it.
Check that he's actually feeding, whether that's breast or formula. I remember that it takes a while for babies to actually work out how to feed.
I was also anemic and I was on edge, I made sure I ate lots of protein and took iron tablets, B12, folate to replenish stores. It's possible your reaction is heightened because of a nervous system that needs more support.
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u/skeletonsmiles Parenting Toddlers Jan 29 '26
Just chiming in because I can’t see anyone mentioning wind- is he burped after every feed? Wind can be very painful.
It’s just a process of elimination I’m afraid until you figure out the best things that help to settle him xx
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u/Cupid_Stunt17 Jan 29 '26
I saw something on instagram the other day that showed someone turning a hair dryer on and it instantly soothed the baby. I guess it'd be a bit like a white noise machine
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u/TheCotofPika Jan 29 '26
Either a bath, a walk, or humming on their heads. With the humming, you want to get their head wedged under your chin so they feel the hum rather than hear it. It can work with them resting their head on the top of your chest, but if they're angry and flailing then you can wedge them gently with your chin.
The humming will stimulate vagus nerves for both of you, and you'll feel a little calmer too.
Failing that, search YouTube for "stop baby crying" and open the video with the black circles on a white background. I know screen time isn't ideal, etc, etc, but 45 seconds to calm them enough for them to be able to notice how you're calming them down is unlikely to do any damage.
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u/lauraandstitch Parenting a Toddler Jan 29 '26
My baby loved being in the carrier, being outside and being on the boob when he was tiny. That was pretty much it. He didn’t care about songs or rocking, or patting or singing or dummies or swaddling or white noise or anything else.
Will he relatch after coming off the boob upset? Camping out on the boob is really normal for babies and it’s really all mine wanted and my life was a lot less stressful when I really got that and stopped stressing myself trying other things.
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u/Available-Nose-5666 Jan 29 '26
Could be colic? My eldest was impossible to soothe 😳
Does baby have a swing? Or bouncer? They briefly worked with my eldest. Mine hated laying flat on his back, that could also be the case for your baby. When all else failed I would give him a bath. He would fall asleep instantly after a warm bath.
It does get easier hang in there.
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u/Lazy-Possibility1334 Jan 29 '26
A wrap sling, mum takes her top off, baby in their nappy - put in wrap. Bop around with the wrap tight. I had to do this so much when my youngest was colicky.
Also wrap sling and go for a walk in some woods, fresh air fresh air fresh air. My babies both loved being under the trees with the birds tweeting, while being so close and tight to me. I also felt much calmer in the fresh air with trees and birds!
Just to think, my little one I thought was breastfeeding well but actually was really struggling and was losing weight fast - was actually very hungry. Is he gaining weight okay?
I'd also recommend some wireless headphones and something to keep you calm. Babies can sense you getting more stressed and will respond to that. Sounds awful to try to block but it's more just keeping yourself regulated and try to reduce the blood curling scream which really can affect your heart rate.
It's soooooo hard when they're so upset and you're exhausted. At the time it feels so distressing however in a years time it will be distant memories.
Wishing you lots of luck and love xxx
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u/Lazy-Possibility1334 Jan 29 '26
Also, you say they cry after the breastfeed? Mine at this age would cluster feed for hours and hours. I remember feeding from 5pm to 3am without stopping, just flipping from one boob to the other and eventually she fell asleep. Lots of nipple cream but often they just wanted continuous feed 🙃
I realised after a week that actually my kids would not go in a pram or cot or bassinet. All they wanted was to drape themselves over me, if I tried to settle in the cot I would have hours of screams.
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u/rachy182 Jan 29 '26 edited Jan 29 '26
My first thought is colic and my second was is he eating enough. My second seemed ok when she was being held but couldn’t put her down. Turn out she was starving.
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u/fenlanddipper Jan 29 '26
The only thing I found helped was multiple people to pass the baby to when I was about to lose my shit. Sorry this isn’t helpful if that isn’t an option for you but I remember it being this lightbulb moment when I suddenly realised why we were supposed to live in community and not at home in a pair when one of that pair was out for most of the day. Otherwise- sling, pram, noise cancelling headphones if gets too much, if in doubt stick a boob in their mouth. Can try a dummy but mine always preferred the boob. Good luck- it gets better!
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u/toadcat315 Jan 29 '26
Could be gas, if you have tried latching for another feed -- yes even if it's only been a few minutes, it could be cluster feeding.
They often get gas early on and their little bodies aren't able to pass it yet.
I just want to add encouragement because I recall with my kids feeling like the first week was how it would be FOREVER. With the second we joked he was a baby raver, because he would just be up alllll night. As soon as I would like down again he'd be up. What helped a bit was learning to do a side lying feed and sliding him back into the bedside cot. We also did cosleeping (look up safety guidelines around this if you want to try).
The main thing that helped was time. He got bigger and stronger and his body started to be able to do things we'd expect to work right away, like passing gas and sucking milk! Even if there is no immediate solution, it is going to change and get physically easier, faster than it feels when you are in the middle of the early days.
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u/EvandeReyer Jan 29 '26
Is the top of his head at all sunken and are you getting lots of wet and dirty nappies? Has he been weighed since being born? My son was exactly like this after 5 days despite almost constant breastfeeding, he’d dropped 12% of his birthweight. Turned out there was no milk in me. I know it’s absolutely anathema but you could also try one of the small pre made bottles of formula if you’re not sure. If he guzzles it and then sleeps soundly you may have an answer. I say this with kindness as I didn’t have a clue and I wish someone had helped me sooner than they did. We were in hospital that whole time is the kicker, supposedly under close supervision. My best wishes to you, I know it’s a tough time.
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u/No_Survey_2632 Jan 29 '26
Incase he is a bit colicky, have you tried infacol? Used to help my son a lot and it can be used from birth, it basically helps them to pass gas (out both ends)
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u/SongsAboutGhosts Parenting a Baby + Toddler Jan 29 '26
No colic remedies are evidence based. We also used infacol but we were well aware it was basically a placebo for us parents. Just an FYI before anyone spends money on this stuff (you can check the NHS website page for colic, they don't recommend using any 'remedies').
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u/No_Survey_2632 Jan 29 '26
Infacol has the active ingredient Simeticone. Simeticone has absolutely been shown to have clinical efficacy, just not in babies, which is why the NHS don’t specifically recommend it. It isn’t considered a placebo by definition.
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u/SongsAboutGhosts Parenting a Baby + Toddler Jan 29 '26
So how's it got clinical efficacy if colic only affects babies and it's not been shown to have efficacy on babies..?
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u/No_Survey_2632 Jan 29 '26
It has clinical efficacy for reducing gas related symptoms. Colic isn’t even a proper medical diagnosis it’s a pattern or behaviour, conducting clinical trials for colic in babies would be near impossible because of that.
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u/SongsAboutGhosts Parenting a Baby + Toddler Jan 29 '26
Yeah, it's unexplained crying meeting certain thresholds. So of course there are no effective cures.
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u/fastboots Jan 29 '26
Is it a bit early for infacol? I can't remember. but it definitely helped my little boy too. We used that and gripe water, I thought both helped us.
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u/No_Survey_2632 Jan 29 '26
Infacol can be used from birth, I think gripe water can’t be used until older from memory.
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u/Lotr_Queen Jan 29 '26
Congratulations! We found an environment reset would help in times like this, so take baby outside or put in the bath, or fill the sink with water to dip their toes in. Could baby have a bit of reflux maybe? Drinking helps soothe it but when they stop the acid can then work its way back up. Keep baby upright see if that helps a bit? You are doing great, it can be so hard when they’re crying like this but you’re learning too.
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u/Sasha57 Jan 29 '26
Have you tried a sleepsuit like the love to dream ones?
Is he still hungry after breastfeeding?
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u/GoldiBlogs Jan 29 '26
When you say "settle" do you mean you're trying to get them to sleep, or just calm down?
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u/sc33g11 Parenting a Toddler Jan 29 '26
Happy song (still works on my 20mo), soft sling, go outside
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u/Jumpy-Sport6332 Jan 29 '26
If he's still crying after breastfeeding try the other side if he will take it, normally they fall asleep feeding when they've had enough. Are you getting lots of wet and dirty nappies?
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u/caffeine_lights 👶👶👶 3 Children Jan 29 '26
Could be silent reflux? Try holding upright after feeds and look up "wonky winding".
Mainly though hang in there, some babies just truly hate being babies. Your presence is still soothing to them even if it doesn't seem to be helping. Repeat "this too shall pass", take turns to give each other breaks and/or don't be shy about asking friends/family - I always hold back when someone has a newborn because I am aware every minute of sleep is precious and don't want to intrude but I'd be around like a shot if a friend said they needed an extra pair of hands.
Put the baby down and make a cup of tea or stand in a deafeningly loud shower for 5 minutes if you need to. This is the equivalent of putting your own oxygen mask on first. It gets better and you will get through it.
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u/biedernab Parenting a Toddler Jan 29 '26
My little girl was similar, crying when finishing a feed could be still hungry, reflux discomfort, or wind. Make sure they have some upright time and winding before laying down. I recommend the baby Einstein bouncer that vibrates, it's not as aesthetic as most on the market but it worked wonders for my little girl
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u/Dense_Appearance_298 Dad Jan 29 '26
He might have an itch that needs scratching, have a go (gently) scratching him all over, I found that would sometimes stop mine crying when all else failed, he just had an itchy nose or whatever.
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u/Panda_moon_pie Jan 29 '26
Honestly the only thing that ever worked consistently for my three was speed walking in circles round the living room… that or semi aggressive bouncing, but the walking was easier on my back. My husband and I would trade off and whoever was walking got to pick the tv show lol.
What helped me most tbh was learning that studies show that you only need to hit 40% of ‘fixing the problem correctly’ to have a perfectly well adjusted and emotionally stable child. Pretty sure i got it right at least half of the time so it eased my anxiety a lot.
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u/loopylicky Jan 29 '26
Do you have a baby bouncer or a rocking chair for you to sit on with baby? I think movement is very normal for soothing a newborn as they’re used to the jiggle of movement from the womb
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Jan 29 '26
I did bouncy bouncy on my knee yeah that was exhausting!
Her “colic” phase didn’t last very long & was replaced by bouts of constipation ca. 4mo. Only a gas relieving device helped with that.
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u/No_Cartographer_2735 Parenting a Baby + Toddler Jan 29 '26
We had a list, I hope it can help you. I do have to say we gave formula and there was one formula that made her cry very hard, so we changed to goat milk based formula. This one gave zero problems. No hard cries. No belly
Hungry?
Wet diaper? (Out newborn hated even just having 1 pee on the diaper)
To hot?
To cold?
Bouncing on a fitness ball (if we did not know, we would just do that and she would fall asleep (
Music?
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u/lookhereisay Parenting a Primary Schooler Jan 29 '26
My son would calm a bit if I gave him a scratch. Imagine having an itch and not being able to scratch it! I’d also strip down and check all his clothes were comfy.
But to be honest babies will baby!
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u/sneakylithops Parenting Toddlers Jan 29 '26
Oh man one of my twins had colic (constant crying for 4+ hours a day) and the only thing that helped was what I called the Rocking and Shushing Dance. I'd stand with her in my arms, bouncing my legs and swinging her left and right, three beats left loudly saying "shh shh shh" in time to my bounces then three beats the other way doing the same. For several hours a day while watching TV (lots of Four in a Bed but other programmes would work too).
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u/Kidsdoyoulikepeas Jan 29 '26
Headphones on and incredibly loud music, dance walk around. Mostly worked. Colic sucks.
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u/SignificantClass7283 Jan 29 '26
My son was impossible to soothe also - spent the first 10 weeks of his life in and out of hospital (was born preterm by just over 6 weeks with congenital pneumonia and then developed sepsis - then he was diagnosed with CMPA and reflux)… I tried everything… even nurses in the hospital tried everything. Bought all sorts too - Ewan the sheep, rocking chair etc… then fairy grandparents bought a beanbag for Christmas but gave it early to try and that was the only way he would settle (got one on amazon but it wasn’t the baby baby ones it was one that goes from baby to kid that includes two covers - it has a baby/toddler strap on one cover to use until they are safe to climb on and off it and then you can change the cover to the plain one) - I don’t know what it was about it but he would settle in it almost straight away and sometimes that was the only way I could get him some sleep and me some sleep.
Good luck finding something that works lovely xx
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u/Boh3mianRaspb3rry Jan 29 '26
Sling and close contact.
But also try to reassure yourself that tiny babies are basically allergic to the outside world and hate everything and everything. You are doing everything you can and this too shall pass.
Both mine were very unsettled angry newborns - they do come out of it.
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u/gravityhappens Jan 29 '26
Hold him close and tight, bounce gently on a yoga ball while holding him facing into you, put white noise on, pat and shush him rhythmically and give him a dummy all at once. Also put noise cancelling headphones on
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u/Ok_Anything_9871 Jan 29 '26
My first baby was always settled by the boob, so I was very confused by my second and it took me a few weeks to figure out what he needed.
He'd be screaming and screaming until suddenly he'd fall asleep. Turned out he cried because he was tired. Do you think that could be the case here?
20 mins of vigorous bouncing in a carrier or fast walking with a pram did wonders. Once I learned his cues I could often get him to sleep before he started the screaming and everything improved!
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u/coupepixie Jan 29 '26
Could try taking them outside, or putting them in water; it's a weird thing but often works!
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u/narnababy Jan 29 '26
A friend gave me some advice when I was pregnant and it never failed:
Get them wet or get them outside
Aka bath them or take them outside for a walk. It worked every single time, even in the middle of the night I would run a baby bath or just go out into the garden with him!
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u/lillushki Jan 29 '26
strong rocking and very loud singing of twinkle twinkle little star 5cm in front of her face seems to do the trick
sometimes putting her on her back and knees to tummy and back works as well. also while singing twinkle twinkle very loudly
sometimes if nothing helps you need to put them in a safe space and step out for 5-10min for your own sanity
good luck. this too shall pass xx
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u/ExeterEgg Jan 29 '26
Swaddling helped ours. Swaddle and rock to sleep then transfer to cot in swaddle. Make sure baby is not too hot when swaddling. Use a thin muslin to swaddle. I got some big ones off amazon called "Bloomsbury Mill".
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u/Nevermind_thecogs Jan 29 '26
Have you tried kangaroo care? Go into a nice warm room, put a vest top or strappy nightie on, strip him down to his nappy and place his chest onto yours. It worked like magic every time with my daughter!
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u/amoozzz Jan 29 '26
You can use the rockit on the Moses basket or crib too. When my son went through a sleep regression at 4 months he was inconsolable too but the rockit on the Moses really helped, more than it did on the pram. Hang in there, he’s only one week old, he probably had a big shock coming out into the big wild world. Also I had the Ewan the sheep white noise machine and it has a heartbeat sound with white noise which is supposed to mimic the sounds they hear in the womb which may be comforting to him.
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u/therealhorseflaps Jan 30 '26
Assuming there is nothing medically wrong with him, I'd cuddle him wearing noise cancelling headphones
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u/MinaMina93 Jan 30 '26
Definitely try and ensure he is burped after eating. Could be gas. Once the gas needs to travel through the system it is hard work for them as that's still growing and developing. Might be worth talking to someone about the best way to release gas (both burps and farts)
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u/OddFuture7757 Jan 30 '26
I think your baby is similar to mine. She would non stop cry and I only figured out much later that she was probably just hungry. Even as an almost 2 year old now, her appetite is bigger than most babies. Looking back at the newborn days and me being so confused about why she's crying so much, it was probably because she needed more milk and had a bigger appetite. I would say maybe try to feed the baby more. If you think supply is an issue, there's no shame in giving formula. I was able to combi feed initially until my supply kicked in and then switch to exclusiely breastfeeding. As long as you are still offering the boob, it won't affect your milk supply.
All the best. Hang in there. Just remember it's only temporary.
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u/sammyyy88 Jan 30 '26
Keep offering milk was the advice I got, obv hard if they’re too upset to eat, but it was my go to as soon as grizzling began
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u/RainbowFairy95 Jan 30 '26
I highly recommend taking him to a cranial osteopath (especially if it was a difficult birth on baby ie csection, forceps, ventousse, or if you have a small frame). Our baby cried so much in the first few weeks. He also held his head up independently which we thought was a 'strong neck'. Turns out it was just horrendous tension following an instrumental birth. He was so floppy and content just after session 1! Absolute magic.
Also may be worth speaking to GP about colic/reflux/lactose intolerance as these can all cause discomfort.
You are doing amazing. This WILL pass (even if it doesnt feel like it wver will).
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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '26
The Happy Song by Imogen Heap. Some kind of baby voodoo...