Re: Help - very clingy baby....
Oh Gemma - Poor you!! I am feeling your pain!! Or at least I was up until a week ago.
I have an 8 month old that I mind and she started the first week in december. The first few days I had her were bliss, no problem. Then disaster struck. I have had 7 weeks of solid screaming EVERY SINGLE TIME I put her down and did not cuddle her. I had to feed her on my lap too, as she would scream so much she would start choking on her food in the chair. It was very stressful and I have spoken about it on the forum before -I was considering giving notice but being my main earner I had to persevere and pray that the situation got better.
I am pleased to say that last friday we turned a corner and since then she has been much better. Although the last 2 hours today were a bit of a nightmare. I had this for 7 weeks, 3 days a week, 10.5 hours a day, it doesnt sound a lot but Im sure you will appreciate a baby screaming for that length of time is mind numbing and even made me feel ill at times.
All I can say is if you can stand it then persevere a bit longer... How long have you been minding him? Is he like it all the time or can he be disracted? I really do appreciate what you must be going through, especially having other children there. My daughter (3) resorted to staying in her bedroom for most of the day because the baby 'upsets her with all the crying' but again im pleased that this week she has been downstairs playing with us all.
All I have done is just let her cry. At first I carried her around so she wouldnt cry but that fast became impossible and wasnt helping her settle. Now she is used to being put down and she will play contently. I hope this can work for you... you just need to be able to put up with the noise! As suggested to me in another post.... try some ear plugs.
Good luck with it and I hope it gets better for you.
Big hugs
Big banana hugs from me!
xxx
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