Crying 6 Month Old NOT COLIC

Hi T.,

Some babies do need more attention than others, some are "high needs" as Dr Sears calls them. A 6 month old is too young to be spoiled, though, so it's got to be something real - or real to her young mind at least, which is indeed legitimate. She may be teething, she may be expecting the same treatment her mom gives, she may be overwhelmed somehow while with you or have some strong preference yoiu're not yet aware of. I'd let her mom know about the trouble you're having and see what ideas she may have. Good luck!

I would have to say I was a little disappointed to hear your view on a 6mth old baby. A 6 mth old is way to young to be spoiled. All babies want to be held and nurtured and need it. I have a 4mth old that I constantly carry around in a front carrier so she is getting her bonding and I am able to give my other daughter attention too. Consider putting her in a front carrier so you can tent to the other children as well. A baby needs a lot more attention then a 2 or 4 yr old so keep it in mind that you need to spend more time with her then the other children. My baby just loves to have me in sight and talking to her. I put her in a bouncy seat in front of me and talk to her while I play with my older daughter and normally that is good enough. Do what you can to comfort her and not look at her as a spoiled brat because she isn't. Some babies need a lot of attention that is why they are babies. Maybe your children weren't that needy, my sister-in -laws aren't and a baby at my daughter's daycare never fusses or cries even when he is hungry he is the most amazing baby I have ever seen but not all children are like that you need to see this child's differences and work with them. I know it can be tough but you need to find a way to give her the attention she needs and the other children too.

My 6 month old was doing fine and never cried until recently. I had her on a nap schedule and as long as I kept it the same she was happy. One day I go to lay her down for a nap and she screamed for an hour and a half. I tried every thing and nothing worked. She did this for a week and finally her first tooth came through and the crying stopped that same day. I read that babies can teeth for weeks to months. Maybe she is teething.
I also know that when I leave my daughter with some one and they don't follow the same schedule I have for her she will get fussy. Maybe there is something in the daily routine her mother has that she hasn't told you about.
I hope this helps...good luck.

Some babies are a little more needy than others. Not neccesarily spoiled. 6 months is still young. Hello? They've only been in the outside world for 6 months! It's just not realistic to have a baby so independent at the age. Yes, some babies are content sitting in their excersaucer. Can the baby crawl? I know my son started becoming a little more independent when he could crawl. You can also try an infant carrier if the baby isn't too heavy.

Hello T.,
Some babies tend to need more attention that others, but you have to look at the situation. What does she do all day??? What type of games, activities, how is the attention that she is given being given. If you are tending to other children maybe she is not getting the attention that she wants. Try selecting new activities for her. What new skills is she working on? What sorts of toys engage her attention? What makes her smile?

Or the baby just misses mommy, if she gets a lot of attention she is use to mommy being around. Have mom bring something that is special to baby that will remind her of mom and when she is feeling sad give it to her for comfort.

Another question is how long have you been caring for her. If you just started watching her then you need to give her time to adjust to being away from mom. She has to get use to being around you and other children..

I hope this helps and remember she's just a baby, all she can do is depend on you.

Good Luck, Tree