Nephew Cries CONSTANLY!!

If you pick him up and he stops crying, I would first assume it's not a health issue. But when you mention the puking, perhaps start with that subject first to your SIL and suggest he see a doctor as it could be an indication of health problems that give the poor guy pain enough to cry a lot. You can gauge her reaction to that and then if necessary mention the crying - if she thinks he's crying because he's in pain she may see a Dr.

If the Dr. can't find anything wrong, it may be like my daughter. I personally know how trying this can be - my daughter did this. The best thing that we did for her was hold her in a sling as we moved around the house, doing dishes or cleaning or whatever. Some kids need more closeness than others. If that's the case with your nephew, he will grow out of it. Plus,he'll grow out of it sooner the more you hold him now - it will increase his sense of security until one day, he'll want to be on the floor playing like the other kids. Good luck to you - it sounds like you have your hands full.

Tell your SIL that his behavior (constant crying; puking) is interfering with the way you are able to care for the other children. At his 6 month check-up (if not sooner), she needs to discuss his vomiting with the doctor, and get to the bottom of it--it is NOT normal. There is either something in her breastmilk and/or he needs different formula. Maybe he has acid reflux?

Would you consider wearing him in a sling? Perhaps with so many other children around, this is not practical.

I don't know your family dynamics, but I would just lay it on the line that it can't continue, because it's interfering with the other kids. Also, maybe your home is just not the best environment for him. Perhaps he needs one-on-one care in his own home.

since he pukes a lot, ask her to bring him to a chiropractor...they could correct the issue without putting him on medicine or going through expensive testing.

my kids go there when they are 'moody' but not sick, well heck even when they are sick I would prefer to bring them to the chiropractor to help them better naturally...he could be very uncomforatble and being adjusted can usually take care of any irriatability.

What kind of milk does he drink? Maybe he is allergic to Mom's milk and would do better with soy milk. Or, maybe there is something else he is allergic to and giving him tummy aches, if his tummy is the problem. My nephew was allergic to eggs, which included immunizations, and he had a lot of problems until his doctor figured that out.
If it's just that he cries because he wants to be held, maybe you shouldn't be so quick to pick him up, I know it's hard not to. Maybe put him in the other room in a play-pen for a few minutes so he can't follow you and let him cry for a little while before you pick him up. Maybe you could try that a few times and see if it works.

He sounds perfectly normal...he just needs to be held more than you are accustomed to babies needing. Wear him in a baby sling as much as possible and you will both be fine. Baby slings are really awesome for multitasking while holding a high-maintenance baby like him.

Hi C.,
This happened with my son at the in-home daycare that we were using. Our provider reported the exact same things--he cried, followed her around, and generally got the other kids upset. She ended up giving us notice, and we took him out of her daycare. However, b/f we left, we started bringing his favorite blanket, and this helped immensely. So, if your nephew has a paci, blanket, stuffed animal--anything that would help to make him feel more secure, that's worth a try. Is he a pretty busy boy? That seemed to be the problem with our son--he was just bored at the in-home daycare. We've since put him into a center that is full of activities, and he is thriving!! Your SIL may need to consider that he's not fully stimulated or satisfied in your home (I mean no insult, but some kids just need more. I'm sure you provide an awesome environment with lots of fun activities, but it's just a thought that he might need a busier place). One last thought--since you did mention the vomiting, he may have some reflux or other tummy issues--it may be worth checking into. My best friend's little boy had those issues, and once he started on a med, he was a totally different child! Good luck to you and your nephew. PS--I have an Evan too!