Purple crying - how do you cope?
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I also started my baby on solids from 4 months. That helps colic/reflux. And it just goes away. I think around 4-6 months suddenly my baby was just way happier and settled and tolerated sleeping on her back better. It’s like it happens suddenly overnight. They just grow out of the colicky stage so I guess hang in there, get help when you need it and know that it will pass. You got this
Totally feel you sister. I was in the same state end of last year. The key things I did during purple crying period were popping a carrier on and taking the bub along. Swapped with my partner when needed a break. Also sometimes during that time taking the baby outside- backyard/frontyard, reduced but did not stop the crying. Hang in there will get better I promise.
Completely empathise! I’ve found a bath really helps settle my month old. A baby carrier also works some of the time if it’s evening purple crying, or removing a layer of clothing l
Aww mama, I was in your shoes two years ago and all I can say is take comfort in knowing it will pass soon. Even though everyday feels painfully slow. I honestly struggle now to remember what I did back then because it feels like I’ve had a toddler for ages hehe. The things I do remember I did - getting out of the house as much as I can, going out for walks, going to get coffee. Because I had to do many naps in the carrier, it atleast helped me feel more normal just getting some fresh air - joining a mums group, talking to other women other then my baby while said baby is napping strapped onto me in the carrier 😂. - using carrier naps to nourish myself or pop on a tv show, whatever works. - doing all the stretches to help Bub pass gas all day. - lots of sleep, putting baby to sleep in the age appropriate wake windows. Overtired and it was harder to put down. Is your baby breastfed or bottle fed? We were mix fed, when I found a bottle and formula that worked it really helped.