>Baby 2-  3 month old boy.  Nsg every 2 hours, mom rented scale and is
doing her own test wts.  Inf getting 4 oz pretty consistantly pumping after
mom gets =<1/2oz.  Gaining well.  Here's the rub.  Fussy fussy fussy,
spitty spitty spitty.  Doesn't sleep well, very restless.  Mom had even
video taped night time sleeping for Pedi. They have a consult Tues.  Had
testing, no reflux seen at time of study but baby does projectile from time
to time.  Baby doesn't appear to really ever relax per mom.  In a 1 1/2
visit inf moved constantly herky-jerky is the term that comes to mind.
Stops wiggling for brief periods when focused on ceiling fan


Is this baby being carried much? To me this sounds like a baby who needs to
live in a sling or front-pack baby carrier, while mom walks around and gets
things done. The movement and closeness will help him relax and get rid of
that nervous energy. Keeping him in an upright position in the sling or
carrier will usually help a bit with the spitting up. Does the baby sleep
with mom? Has she tried swadding him at night?

As per our discussion on frequent feedings, this might be one of the "every
15 minutes" kind of babies, who finds nursing every 2 hours just doesn't
work. Maybe if mom has him in the sling she'll be able to pick up on those
early cues and just keep putting him back to the breast. With less in his
tummy at each feeding, he might spit up less and be happier.

Teresa Pitman
Guelph, Ontario

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