I'm going crazy my son always crys!!!

Cori - posted on 10/30/2009

When comforting a baby it often takes several attempts to get the hang of it for mom and baby. when he is crying: make sure he is not hungry, wet, uncomfortable or too hot, or too cold, dry skin can irritate a baby. I know it might sound gross, but if you have a used tshirt or used pillowcase (not dirty and no deodorant smell just something that smells purely of you) or one of dad's (that helped me). learn how to swaddle him tightly, you won't hurt him, and it is very comforting to babies. give him some motion like gentle rocking or swinging. Add white noise, the sound "shh" or a fan or sound machine. if he is crying you will have to make the white noise loud enough for him to hear it. It was so comfortable in the womb and this world is still very foreign to him.
be calm, if you are frustrated he senses that. If you have met every need, (diaper, temperature control, food, comfort) and he is still crying, you are not a bad mom. If it's too much at any moment make sure he is safe and comfortable then you are aloud to lay him down even if he is crying, for a short while, so that you can take care of your emotional health. You must take care of yourself and you must sympathize with him and be aware that this is a life experience and it will make you so strong.

Meri - posted on 10/30/2009

Mabye he is just a high needs baby....my first son was and all I can say is you need a lot of love and attention. He is extremely smart but still at 3 years old veeeerrryy needy!! I suggest you invest in a good sling and keep him close to you...you will see he will calm down if he is in your arms/chest etc.....best of luck!! if you need any advice....im here ;)

Anna - posted on 10/29/2009

I am not sure if anyone suggested this but try to see if you can test your child for the Urinary tract infection. Just be insistent and try to get to the bottom of it. I’ve seen someone suggested to rule out all the medical reasons and I second this advice as you might be masking the real problem with all the natural remedies and formula. I am not sure if you said that baby is gaining weight, if so then urinary tract is probably not the reason but it does sound a bit suspicious to be just colic. Also kidney infections or anything internal that might not be obvious. Also try to write the times during the day when your baby cries, it might be that in your state of mind you just think that he is crying all the time (that excercise helped me when I thought my child was crying :))

Monique - posted on 10/29/2009

hi there, my son cried for the 1st 3months unless he was alseep or had a bottle in mouth. He could go poos by himself he tummy was so bloated, and like yourself i tried all the formula i could, docs were useless and said colic, grumpy baby, ride the storm, i was going out of my mind, but my gut was telling me something not right and hs in pain. in the end i rung nutricare who made the formula he was on (karicare AR) as he also had bad reflux. They suggest a formula called PEPTI-JUNIOR (which u need a prescription for) and he was a changed baby automatically, he then stopped the crying, tummy wasnt bloated and went toilet himself. It was the formula making him have constant tummy pains, this formula he was on for about 8 mths then we went back to old formula and he is fine. Pepti-Junior has broken down molecules more than normal formula so its easier on their gut, as some kids cant break them down so well, and he was dairy free until about 16months. hope this helps but my best advice is go with your gut, this is my only child. Dont let the doctors pawn you off stand up to them and ask,ask ask its the only way you will know whats going on.

Kathleen - posted on 10/29/2009

My daughter had colic, and I know this is not what you want to hear right now, but nothing really worked- she just had to "outgrow it," and that took about 6 weeks for us. I tried Mylicon, belly rubs, baths, swaddling... you name it. It was so awful for both of us. I think I was driven to tears almost every day for the first 6 weeks, and then she just started to improve on her own (gradually) over the first 3-4 months. There is so much conflicting information out there on what colic is, from gas to an "immature nervous system," and I really felt I had to find a reason why she cried b/c it seemed like she was suffering. All her doctor check-ups were fine. Ultimately I made peace with the fact that no one really knows the true cause of colic, and just tried to get through it. Having gone through it, I can say you really need to rely on family/friends to relieve you and allow you to get out of earshot sometimes. The best advice I got was "This too shall pass." I felt like I was a bad mom and I was so afraid my baby would never be happy and that she'd grow into be some whiny, miserable toddler. Not the case, I am glad to report! My daughter will be turning one next week, and she is a happy, healthy baby who cries no more than the average. Hang in there!

Jennifer - posted on 10/29/2009

We had the same problems with our daughter. We ended up taking her to the chiropractor, and she was fine after 2 treatments. It seems that her back was out of joint from the birth. Chiropractors do not crack babies like they do adults. They just check them out, and may apply slight pressure. Babies adjust easily! Try that out, and good luck with your little one, and remember in the scheme of things it does not last that long!!

Beth - posted on 10/29/2009

Is he crying shortly after his bottle/nursing? Our son would cry shortly after nursing (30 minutes to an hour), so we tried different formulas and finally he took Alimentum. It's expensive, but worth every penny if it means they're happy! It turns out he didn't had probs with lactose and soy didn't work, either. Once he was on it for about a day and a half, it was like a different baby!!! Try it! Crying that much is NOT necessary or normal, and it's probably a digestive issue. (BTW, our daughter did the same, and we were told it was colic. I wish we'd tried the Alimentum with her b/c she probably had similar issues and we didn't know any better.)

Chrissy - posted on 10/29/2009

along the same thoughts as tummy trouble, my son, jakob, was the same way. his doctor told me colic, but this was unlike colic in every respect other than constant crying. i switched formulas, tried soy, tried mylicon, tried gripe water, tried it all. and thought i would lose my mind. jakob had acid reflux. and what he needed was sorta "kiddie prylosec" and the difference was literally night and day. ask your doc what he/she can prescribe for acid reflux or at least consider that possibility. good luck, dahlin'.

Vicky - posted on 10/29/2009

It looks like a lot of people have responded already. My daughter did this for about 3 months, I did several things to combat it. I breastfed, but did not make enough milk, so we supplemented with formula, mixing Enfamil Gentlease and breastmilk, used Little Tummies Gripe Water, and a swing to soothe her. Also, I saw one person posted the exercise ball, we did that too, really helped out with the early morning wake ups, but she would start crying as soon as we stopped bouncing. I know this is not recommended, but I also laid tummy to tummy with her and nursed her so I could get a nap in, that soothed her the most and I was able to sleep, and was very aware of her being there, but I am a light sleeper. If you are not, I would not recommend that. This will pass, and now she is the happiest baby, I know you are probably thinking it is something you did, it isn't. I kept blaming myself, until I realized it wasn't anyone's fault. Being a first time Mom is tough, you are extra hard on yourself. Good luck!

Riona - posted on 10/29/2009

there is a vitamin called Might-A-Mins Digestive Enzymes it is for kids that works beter than anything else for gas or digestive issues I use less than the normal dose and it works in less than a minute you can get it at the link below - I also use the multi vitamin for my baby girl to boost her imune system the link below is where I get it from



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Tina - posted on 10/29/2009

He maybe having gas its painful try giving him apple tea it helps with colic babies

Waleeska - posted on 10/29/2009

I saw a DVD called "Duntan baby language" with Priscilla Dunstan as the host and she has classified baby cries, it is a very informational DVD.

Nikki - posted on 10/29/2009

I have a three month old that has had SEVERE colic and he cried ALLLLLLLL the time. We had to go from breast-feeding to 4 different formulas and tried numerous anti-gas medications. We finally got a little relief once he started on a new formula called Enfamil Nutramigen (dont know if that's how you spell it but orange labeled can). Also, we give him Gripe Water and Mylecon drops (Gripe Water is herbal so you can use both if needed at the same time). Now my son does so much better, I mean he still has crying spells but not nearly as often. I have learned that if he is crying and he's been fed, has a clean diaper, and there is nothing obviously wrong that sometimes you have to just let him cry it out. I know that is the hardest thing to do sometimes, but when you have done all you can, it's the only thing you can do. Good luck and I hope he outgrows these crying fits soon. PS When he is crying (inconsolably) put your hand on his belly and if it feels hard, it probably is gas. Keeping (light) pressure on his belly may help soothe him.

Janneke - posted on 10/29/2009

my daughter went thru a stage at that age . milk never filled her she was starving but belly was so full of milk she was on 8 oz bottles ever hour at 8 weeks . so i started giving her them fruit purees and worked a treat then abit older she started teething but back teeth came thru first and nowt i could do to help apart from plenty of bonjella and carrot sticks. a year and no sleep but when she was 18 months most of her teeth thru and sleeping started and she made up for lost time!! even now shes two and she loves her bed time! so just hang in there xx it does get easier in alot of ways but harder in others

Ria - posted on 10/29/2009

Wow, this is a long thread. I'm not sure if some one has suggested this already, but have you tried tummy massage. My son had Colic. He actually got better when we switched from breast milk to formula at three months, but the only thing that eventually made a real difference was the occasional tummy massage. How to do it? Take a foot in the palm of each hand. Use your open fingers to guide and then press his knees up "into" his abdomen. This should help him to get rid of some of the built up gasses. Then gently straighten his legs again and repeat. Be sure to do it on a soft but flat surface. A bed is probably a good spot. He might go red in the face, or even start crying again. Do not be alarmed.
Also, as an afterthought.... my son is now two, and all is well. My twin girls are turning one on the 6th of November and it has been smooth sailing all along. It does get better. You are a good mom. Asking for advice in this way and others shows how much you care.

Amanda - posted on 10/29/2009

I agree with a lot of these posts-- check for colic, maybe even silent reflux (reflux without the spit up, kind of like a heartburn feeling). Depending on his age, maybe it could be teething. My daughter cried a lot (still does but outgrew the multiple hour benders! yay!) and here are some things that might help--- turn on the faucet and listen to the running water while swaying, singing, bouncing slightly while walking with the baby. Also, I found the Dr. Sears fussy baby book to be helpful. Good luck-- I know its hard!

Jessica - posted on 10/28/2009

my son did that and they changed his formula to enfmial gentelease.. and it helped alot,, make sure he burps good, and u can also give him gas drops to help if thats what it is..

Polly - posted on 10/28/2009

Try giving him 2ounces of sprite or 7 up to 3 ounces of water. That will help soothe his stomache and help him burp. I used this on 2 of my children and it worked wonders. GOOD LUCK

Lauri - posted on 10/28/2009

also, turn on a vacuum cleaner or the dryer. Make sure to put your baby in a bouncy seat and set it on non slip grips on top of the dryer. This will also calm him. If you don't have these things, turn on a hair dryer.

Lauri - posted on 10/28/2009

With my son, I used to put a tsp of sugar in a 4oz bottle of water and let him drink that. It soothed him so much and it's natural so it won't hurt him. It is actually called nature's valium. He will take a bit of a catnap and forget what he was crying about.

Jenni - posted on 10/27/2009

Our daughter had really bad colic from 2 weeks old - we tried cranial osteopathy on the advice of our HR - very pricey though. We also gave her Colief - this you can get on prescription from the Dr or its £9.99 a tiny bottle but its a miracle, the only thing that worked with our daughter. Oh, and dancing to music with her worked to calm her down too!!

Renee - posted on 10/24/2009

My son is 10 weeks and we have the same problem with crying non stop. The dr put him on several formulas and that did not help the problem. Mylicon drops were suggested not much relief but some. The dr then ran some tests and he has acid reflux problems, he was put on Zantac which does not seem to be helping either. The dr then suggested we try putting cereal in his bottle. He is now starting to smile and coo. He still wakes up every two and a half hours to eat but it has improved things for us some. He still has days where he cries all day so I am going to try some of the other suggestions from above. Hang in there your not alone. I have days were i am ready to pull my hair out.

Stacia - posted on 10/23/2009

I had the same problem, but the drs never said he had colic, tried the soy formula, didnt do anything, they gave me some medicine for spit up, that didnt help, tried all the meds and positions to relieve gas, but nothing helped. He wouldnt even take a pacifier. My son was about 3 or 4 months old before he finally calmed down. The only thing that ever seemed to help was to breastfeeding, but that would only last for awhile. Truthfully he was most comfortable with skin to skin contact, and he still is at 16 month old, he likes to play with your tummy when hes going to sleep. Trust me, it seems like your all alone, and nobody understands thats around you, but I have been there too. Email me if you need to talk.

Cassandra - posted on 10/23/2009

Hunny, I don't know if this will help you.. because I don't know your exact situation.... My son had a lot of intestinal problems as an infant... He had a blockage and everything up to and including Acid Reflux. My son was a very hungry lil boy.. and I did go against doctors on a lot of things because I am a single mother who works my butt off to take care of my son... but I couldn't be tired for my job. My isn't lactose intolerant but for some reason he had a horrible time with regular formula! Then he was put on Soy formula and he did a little better but not much... so then they gave him a prescription for medicine for his Acid Reflux... then at 3 months he was waking up all the time screaming like there was something wrong and he would just suck down his bottle like it was nothing so I had to start giving him cereal! I gave him less than a teaspoon of rice cereal with his formula and I increased it over time and yes I did put it in his bottles! I am probably going to get ridiculed by some of the moms on here, but every child is different. I also had to put my son on whole MILK by the time he was 5 months and my son is 3 and has been off his meds since he was like 7-8 months old and he is smart and active and happy as pie... just b/c your DOCTOR has a DEGREE you are still a mother and you have instincts and you just need to listen to your self and find ways to help you and your baby!!! You need to be happy and so does your baby and you both need to be healthy and if your baby is that tired but can't sleep then there is something wrong and it probably has something to do with what he is eating!!! Like I said hope this helps for YOU and your BABY!!!! Keep us updated!!!

Michelle - posted on 10/23/2009

Hi hun



Sorry to hear that your baby crys but hang on in there. Try process of elimation first and make sure its nothing medical, or that he isnt still hungry and then if its colic you could either give him infacol which can be given from birth (uk) or try doing cycle movements with his legs or put him across your leg/arm so he is on his stomach and rub his back. the one i found good was climbing stairs when my son had colic. swaddling is another good one or nice soothing bath to relax him.



and if he still crying after all that put him into the pushchair or car seat and go for a spin. it will do you good too to get out when your feeling stressed and breathe too.



good luck x

Tami - posted on 10/23/2009

Quoting Sylwia:

you also can try a chiropracter.my chiropracter told me that is most of a time that babys need just one adjustment to get better right away .there is a nerve what needs to be fixed thru an adjustment.it is really worth it to try.my daugter is 10 months and i am still going onse a month.she never had problems with bowel.

I second the Chiropractor method...  They are very gentle and if you think about it...  Their bones adjust to birthing...  Makes a lot of sense that maybe their spine did not line up right.  This is a very effective, safe way to treat your child first before using ANY drugs...  My kids were adjusted since they were born.  I too, was a little sceptical of it, but have seen many amazing results.

Also, tummy time and holding their head up, they can have kinks in their neck.  Once all the bones are back in place, it can releive hearburn, colic, gas, etc...

Just give it a try.  Safer than medicine, I think.  I don't like to give my kids gas medicine.  How do you really know that is what is going on.  I give them tylenol when they have fevers and teeth popping through though.

Good luck to you and your child!

April - posted on 10/23/2009

could be colic or just an unsettled baby like mine try boots ask for herbal remedy for colic at the pharmacy they will give you a same tub of granuales place twelve on the babies tounge before feeding works a treat

STEVIE RAE - posted on 10/23/2009

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE gripe water!! 5-10 minutes after giving it to my baby girl she is calm again and goes right to sleep or back to smiling and laughing!! I have been giving it to her since she was two weeks old!!

Amy - posted on 10/23/2009

First Just Breath! There is a "cure" for this. First and foremost, try a technique called the Five S's from the Happiest Baby on the Block course.This can be viewed on-line, or you can buy the book by Dr. Kemp, or if available some hospitals offer the class.Second, try Grip Water as suggested nefore ny other Mommies. Its wonderful, and all natural so there aren't any unnecessary meds to give to your baby. Last, but not least, this is only temporary, it too shall pass. BE strong, stay calm, and love that new Baby!

Emily - posted on 10/22/2009

The book Happiest Baby on the Block.... does wonders for crying, fussy babies.

Sylwia - posted on 10/22/2009

fennelseed tea very helpful for gas.

Elizabeth - posted on 10/22/2009

My daughter was colicy when she was a baby and she would cry for hours straight. We found a trick of going into the bathroom turning the shower on as hot as you can and brining her in there and cradling her in the steam calmed her down. It will take patients but things will calm down soon with the crying. The football position that was mentioned also worked for her as well. We found out when she was a couple months old that she had severe acid reflex disease, the flap at the top of her stomach wasn't moving properly and she was borderline to having surgery. So if the at home tricks don't work or he gets worse go see his doctor and they can run tests to see if there is anything wrong. Please try your best not to give him baby food. It really isn't good for them at that age. My kids didn't start baby food until the doc said to give it to them at 3 months.

good luck to you hun.



oh, and taking the break idea is a blessing for both you and the baby because they can sense when the parent is getting stressed and they will feed off of that as well.

Sylwia - posted on 10/22/2009

does he crys since he is born?babys have grow spurts.my daughter hat her first with 6 weeks.i was sitting almost the whole time on the sofa and breastfeeding.she was unhappy and hungry all the time.after 3 days she was ok.they need to increase the miks supply,that grow and thats why they are all the time hungry.so dont give up and dont worry.babys grow and everything gets better.

Anna - posted on 10/22/2009

7 weeks. Babies are still fetuesus really for the first 3 months of life. We need to keep them close to us so they can feel secure and warm. Have you tried wearing him in a wrap, it's also good for colic because it keeps him upright rather than lying down. Get someone in to help you ask plunket or go to pregnancy help to just get used to him. Forget house work and other commitments.Just spend time with him close to you. Curl up in bed with him it wont spoil him. Just love, feed and be close to him just like it was when he was in your womb. After three months then worry about a routine for now try not to panic and just slow down and be with him. Wearing your baby will allow you do some things around your house while he is content on you. Hope this helps, let us know how you get on.

Sylwia - posted on 10/22/2009

you also can try a chiropracter.my chiropracter told me that is most of a time that babys need just one adjustment to get better right away .there is a nerve what needs to be fixed thru an adjustment.it is really worth it to try.my daugter is 10 months and i am still going onse a month.she never had problems with bowel.

Sylwia - posted on 10/22/2009

when u where pregnent did u use some medications or antibiotica?

my friend bay had the same problem always cried when she stardet to breastfeed him.

she was taking some antibiotica during pregnancy.she want to a herbalist and made some blood tests.they told her that the pills harm the babys bowel,and that he could not brake down lactose.she got some herbal pills (of course)and gave him befor every feeding.he was a diffrent baby just after days.you can bye them in every herbstore where u can bye viamines and stuff.

Charrise - posted on 10/22/2009

It sounds like he is very hungrey and tiered check you dr to see if he is gaining weight and i would try putting him on a lactose free formula for a few days to see if he stops if its gas or hunger the formula will help. If you don't want to wait to go the dr got to a lactation station in your city. they will weight him and then have you feed him and weight him again he should gain at least 3-4 ounces after a feeding. call your hospital or go online they will tell you where lactation stations are best of all they are free

Joanna - posted on 10/22/2009

Quoting neicy:

check to see if he has collic, a lot of times because of the milk they drink it gives them gas. if he goes into like a fetal position when he cries more than likely he ahs gas in his stomach. also r u feeding him anything besides a bottle? dr's will tell u dont feed them until a certian time, and children 2 day r hungry! period! that old wait until they are almost 1 to let thme eat is crazy. if he's not eating yet let me kknow and i will fix that 4 u no prob. gl, and let me know how u make out

sorry, but a 7 week old is too young for food.  Doctors tell you not to feed them for a reason. They are doctors.  at 7 weeks old their digestive system isn't mature enough to handle food (even baby cereal).  If a baby is hungry, you need to feed them more formula/breast milk more often, that's all.

my daughter had colic, from 2 weeks old to 3 1/2 months old.  I went a little nuts too, but I just reminded myself how hard it is to be a baby, new to the world, not knowing how to express your needs.  The mylocin (sp) and gripe water didn't work for me.  Here's what seemed to help:

- trying different bottles/formulas (I didn't produce any breastmilk)

-stirring formula instead of shaking it

-swaddling!

-the football hold

-tummy massages, and doing the bicycle (lay baby on it's back and gently move the legs up and down to baby's belly)

and lots of walking/rocking/swaying, and LOTS of patience!

good luck! it's hard, but keep your head up, rest when you can, and ask for help from friends/family when you need it!

Lydia - posted on 10/22/2009

You could try some gripe water or homeopathic colic remedy and see if that helps. Do you have any family or friends near you? If so ask them to come over and take him for a couple of hourse while you treat yourself to a bath and a nap or something. If not and he keeps screaming no matter what you do, when it all starts to become too much put him down in his cot and close the door while you have a cup of tea or whatever it takes to help you calm down for 5 minutes before returning and starting all over again. Good news is it will pass eventually...

Karen - posted on 10/22/2009

My eldest screamed pretty much from when he woke up until he cried himself to sleep again at night. No particular reason was found when he was a baby, but when he was around 18 months, it was discovered he had severe "glue ear" making him quite deaf. After the grommets were inserted, different child! I used to put him in his pram, and put him outside where he seemed to sleep better (making sure he was safe from cats, mossies, sunburn etc) and had to just leave him to cry safely in his cot sometimes for my own sanity. Now he's a high achieving 18 year old so being left to cry has not affected him in anyway. I would not recommend feeding cereal to a baby that young.

Pj - posted on 10/22/2009

My daughter was the same way very gassy,always cried, couldn't sleep. I ended up
changing her to a lactose free formula since i'm lactose intolerant and the next day it was like a whole new baby :) I would take your baby to the pediatrician and get
a good check :)

Erin - posted on 10/22/2009

Quoting Alisha:

He is only 7 weeks and i have tried mylicon so far its not working and i have been using it with every feeding i know he is tired but he just dont sleep very long and im going crazy and the daddy works 3rds so i am by myself with him

   my son had terrible gas also and cried alot, i switched his bottles to the Dr. Brown one's and it helped tremendously.

   i also started giving him cereal at 3 months and he was fine with it, take time for yourself throughout the day, crying babies can drive you crazy sometimes so make sure you are taking care of yourself. if it gets too stressful put the baby in the crib and walk away for a few minutes, it will help. i hope things work out for you, good luck:))

Priscilla - posted on 10/22/2009

Are you breastfeeding? My son had some crying fits and our doctor thought they were colic related. She recommended that I go off of dairy products. When I stopped eating dairy, the crying fits stopped. There is also a "colic hold" that you can try that worked pretty well with our son. Hold him with his back to your chest, and pull his legs in front of him like he is in a sitting position in the air. Best of luck!

Heather - posted on 10/22/2009

You could try peppermint water. You put a peppermint candy into some warm water (test it on your wrist for temp) in a bottle. It helps relive upset tummys. It is not recommended by Dr.'s to start cereal until 4-6 months. If you decide you absolutely, positively have to give him cereal, start with RICE cereal and DO NOT put it in a bottle. If you use any other cereal, you may cause your child to have food allergies for the rest of his life. He may be going through a growth spurt, also. If nursing, try nursing him as soon as he indicates he's hungry. This is before he starts to cry. He may "root" or suck his hands. If you are bottle feeding, try increasing the amount by 1-2 ounces. He will not over feed himself. If he takes the increased amount, then you most likely need to increase all feeding amounts. And please consider not giving him cereal. He only needs milk/formula at such a young age.

Chanda - posted on 10/22/2009

My baby started doing this when she was about 3 months old, come to find out she had the 3 month colic which lasted til she was 9 months. I know the last respond had this but it is a LIFE SAVER!! Gripe water is sent straight from GOD! It is not a medicine and you can use it for numerous things. Gas, colic, teething, upset stomach, and the list goes on. My daughter didn't like the taste of it and since she was worse around night time. I'd put a little bit 1 tsp. in her evening bottles. Its a little pricy but WELL worth it.

CarrieAnn - posted on 10/22/2009

Is he brestfed or bottle? If bottle could be the formula had two boys that had to be on special formula or it could be that hes just getting too much air. I have a daughter that is 1yr and 2months she had acid reflux and we used Dr. Brown bottles for her. They are specifically designed for that and to stop babies from swallowing air when eating. If I ever have another baby that will be the bottle I will use no matter what. I highly recomend them you can buy them at walmart. As for him crying all the time I once asked my doctor about letting my baby cry and he said "I have never heard of a baby crying its self to death." As long as u check on him and hes not in pain he will be ok.

Judith - posted on 10/22/2009

Are you always tense and frustrated when having the baby? Babies sometimes

respond to your emotions. If so, try a different approach. Play soft music, talk

softly and try more nurturing. Babies can sense genuine feelings. I learned

how to wrap my twins snuggly and tight in their blankets when I wanted them

to calm down and stop crying. If you notice in the hospital nurseries, the babies

are always wrapped nice and tight. This is comforting to them. Good luck

Neicy - posted on 10/22/2009

baby cereal r flakes. when u add the milk it melts u ahve to stir it and make sure there are no lumps in it. u feed him with a baby spoon, it should be almost soupy but not real soupy. u put a little in his mouth, he will spit it out because hes not used to eating from a spoon u scoop it and place it back in his mouth. eventually he will get used to it. they have gerber baby cereal etc. he will b fine! gl!

Natasha - posted on 10/22/2009

I had this with my son for 3 weeks! He screamed basically all day and all night! I found out after 3 weeks that i was running out of milk. So check to make sure he is getting enough to eat and that he is gaining enough weight. I also know this is not recommended but try sleeping him on his stomach just during the day (then you can keep a close eye on him) My son refused to sleep on his back. He would just scream and scream or wake up after 5 min and scream again. As soon as i put him on his stomach he slept 3 hours straight for the first time since he was born! It was well needed relief for me and he got a good sleep.

Kelli - posted on 10/22/2009

DO NOT GIVE HIM CEREAL at this age.