Dear Lactnetters, I tried to send this privately but it bounced back. Since I haven't seen anyone else mention it, I thought I'd send to the list too. My apologies for perpetuating an off-topic thread, but perhaps it will help other bf babies too. >Vivian, >have the parents checked the car seat for adequate padding? My second child >was also unhappy in a moving car when very small. Turned out that the seat >had only a thin piece of foam as padding under that attractive outer cover! >It was enough to be comfortable when still, but vibration from the moving >car made it really uncomfortable. >Perhaps they could try a sheepskin and one of those cushioned head cradles >(sorry, can't remember what they're called!). > >Good luck to them. > >WarmLLLy, >Angela Burton >LLL Leader, Guam Vivian Derr wrote: >>I have been in the practice of pediatrics for 30+ years and have never >>heard this one before, so I thought perhaps there was someone out there >>that was more seasoned than I who would like to shed some light. This is >>not really a breast feeding problem but does involve a 3 month old >>breastfed baby who starts to scream as soon as the car starts moving and >>calms down when the car stops. She does fine in a stroller or swing. >>Parents have tried everything---different cars, car seats and position in >>the car. They have even taken her out of the car seat (don't tell anyone) >>and attempted to breastfed her but she just screams. A one hour ride to a >>family wedding was delayed as they had to stop and calm her down four times >>during the trip. When not in the moving car she is a delightful, happy, >>playful, thriving breastfed 3month old infant. Anyone have any ideas?