Just fussy?

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So for about a week now my 3 week old goes through about 3 to 4 hours every day where he will cry if I try to put him down and sometimes he will cry even if i'm holding him or if he's in the middle of eating. Not sure if this is normal at this age or if he may be developing colic. Also he seems to calm down easier with his dad than with me,  am I doing something wrong or is this just because he smells milk on me (we breastfeed) and not on his dad?

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Sounds like witching hour (hours). The baby might be over tired. Try noticing what time this behavior starts and try putting the baby to sleep before that time. Unfortunately, it’s just part of the newborn age

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Sounds like witching hour.

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Have you heard of the football position? It’s hard to explain by typing but try putting baby’s right arm under your right arm pit and place your arm under his body letting his face rest on your arm. This puts pressure on the belly of they are gassy but not only that, babies just seem to love it! Sorry it’s hard to explain, if it doesn’t make since I’m sure you can YouTube holding a baby in football position. Also put him on his stomach across your leg and pat his back, that’s another one babies like. Does he burp pretty good? Does he sleep good? Have you tried swings or bouncy chairs that vibrate?

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I have the same exact issue, my son is also 3 weeks old. A warm wash cloth on his face seems to sooth him, and holding him tightly against me and patting his butt softly or rubbing his fire head seems to help

Just fussy?

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