Sometimes you see this zero-to-sixty (miles per hour) emotional behavior 
in babies who are poorly integrated and organized. Sometimes sensory 
integration type interventions can be helpful - firm cuddling, with 
pressure inward at the shoulder, rhythmic vestibular stimulation 
(swinging, rocking, jiggling ala harvey karp), and rhythmic white noise 
can help. I've written two articles that are freely accessible:
http://www.laleche.org/llleaderweb/LV/LVJunJul01p51.html
http://www.medela.com/graphics/messpdf/Mes19.1_02.pdf

I would not recommend a specific intervention until I looked at the baby 
and observed which sensory modalities seem to be problematic for him, 
and which ones he seems to like (if any). If something you try makes 
things worse, remember that and use a different sensory system to try to 
calm him.
And many of these "ballistic" babies seem to be very, very smart. They 
are saying "I've already decided that this breast thing DOES NOT WORK 
and you're making me go there again!" Our job is to figure out a unique 
way to help the breast "work" or make sense for them, and then encourage 
them to try it.
Good luck!
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC

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