What’s wrong with baby and how can I help??

My 19 week old has been extremely fussy, she’s been screeching non stop and it’s not like continuous and isn’t crying, more like moaning super loudly and screaming out. Is she teething? She’s been drooling loads and she’s been wanting to put things in her mouth constantly but she’s been doing that for a while I guess it’s just more intense at the moment. I hate seeing her like this, she’s normally such a happy baby and I’m so upset that I can’t tell what’s wrong with her and don’t know how to help her? 😓

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If it’s teething then try the teething gel or powder, or try rub her gums with a clean finger and see if she settles

Could it be trapped wind? If you try some tummy massage (you’ll probably find instructions on YouTube) she might initially cry more and then settle - my boy always calms after that but it initially prompts a big scream as it’s uncomfortable when the wind moves around his tum

No it's probably just a developmental leap, mine is exactly like this as well. It's so tiring. He's been like this on & off for about 3 weeks. It's almost like he's bored/wants attention/isn't happy but doesn't know why. Things I've found help is keeping busy with him, getting outside, using a carrier to carry him round doing jobs with me, singing and dancing for him trying to entertain him. But also accepting it's just a phase and it will pass - I've looked on Mumsnet/Reddit and loads of people say it's really common to have a fussy 4/5 month old xx

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