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Give him time to cry and let it out. And then I pick him up and calmly tell him what's happening or why something occurred. That sometimes helps Other times I ask if he wants a binky and he will usually say yes. So I'll give it to him and he will immediately settle into me afterwards. If it's really bad I'll get him away from wherever we are at and do some "rough" play. I.e holding him upside down, tossing him on the bed, make him jump around, put him in a blanket and swing him from side to side, blow raspberries on his belly ect. One of his favorites that I use rarely when he is upset is to give him a set of keys and drive around The goal is to get their mind to switch. And sometimes doing something unexpected that surprises them or catches them off guard helps. Adding fun to the mix can make it easier Now for teething pain. I found Popsicles are the best and he likes them over a cold teething toy.
During the day/morning, walking outside for a minute works every single time for us. Not sure if it’s the light or the air or the noises. At night, usually leaving her room works too. I hate leaving the room because I feel like it wakes her up more but a little walk around the house typically resets her enough to try other soothing techniques to get her back to sleep! Also I’m not afraid of Tylenol/Genexa and some teething oils (we use welaments brand, both night and day) Good luck mama! Luckily but unlucky my little gal has been getting teeth since 4 months old and nearly had a full mouth at this time!
@Caitlin thanks. I almost tried a bath and turned on the water. But he screamed harder. Maybe it would have been different if I put him in the water. But this was next level and he was throwing himself backwards and kicking his legs. I didn’t think he’d be safe and water. Outside is a good idea.
@Samantha thank you.
@Katie thank you 😊
Dr.Talbots soothing gel by nūby, natural ingredients, it usually comes with a gum massager applicator.
Plop him in the carrier, hip scoot method, and we take a walk.... But we just like taking walks anyways. Cuddles. Food. Make him laugh by being silly, or tickling him, or playing peekaboo or crawling around with him or just playing with him 🥰
If it is teething, infant Tylenol and camilia drops. My sons tell tale for teething is his cheeks so once I start seeing those suckers light up red, I go straight to the medicine cabinet then to the freezer for frozen grapes lol I put a frozen grape in those mesh paci things and he’ll gnaw and suck on it until the medicine kicks in. If it’s just a tantrum, I let him cry it out and just hold him and rock until he’s done. It lasts a couple minutes then he’s done and back playing around. One thing I don’t do is try to remedy it with an object or snack, I don’t want him to think that he can get whatever he wants just bc he throws a fit. I’m definitely not a parenting expert, just raising him how I was raised and doing what I think is right/helpful for him in the long run. This age is hardddd, someone at my bf’s work told him that the 12-18 month mark is kinda the worst lol they’re going through soooo many changes developmentally.
Mine doesn’t wake during the night anymore and he’s the best at putting himself down but every once in a while, we have THAT night and it’s awful lol trying to get him to sleep is the worst, he’s usually overtired so I rock with him to get him calmed down then put him in the crib and pat his butt or rub his head, he lovesssss his head rubbed. Do you think he could be having nightmares if he’s waking like that and inconsolable? I think those start around this time…I think
@Kristy I don’t think it’s nightmares but my husband asked that too. The first one was before bed and I know that over tired was a factor. We go to grandma’s on Sunday and it throws off the schedule. Then the second one he did wake up really upset and it just kept escalating. The story I am telling myself is that he is in pain from teeth and once he reaches a certain level of frustration he loses complete control, wants everything and nothing and the pain is probably made worse by the state he is in. Two molars have broke through and things are significantly better. Also, leaving him in his crib to cry has been working better this week than stimulating him by trying to help. That isn’t usually the case, not that I am opposed to letting him cry but usually I can soothe him fairly easily. Like you said so many changes right now. It’s a wild unpredictable ride 😅
I’ve always heard if they’re crying heavily to give them a bath or take them outside! The water or fresh air are supposed to help give them a change of scenery and give them a chance to calm down. I’m sorry it’s been so rough! Hang in there momma!