https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:53:03 +0000 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:08:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14063 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290519&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290519 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:08pm


Do you have a plunket family centre in your area? They are great you can go along for the day and just get some help/time out, you don't need a specific reason for going but you could ask them for help with feeding/sleeping or just use it for some time out.
Definitely come on here and have a look at the allergies/reflux section, you will get tons of help from lots of people who are in or have been in your situation.
I would also look to join a coffee group, my ante natal coffee group has been great, and I have made great friends with one lady who I meet up with 2-3 times a week, we have totally kept each other sane.
Getting out for a walk is great as well, you will be amazed how different you feel for just leaving the house, and being in the pram normally helps them go off to sleep as well.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:08:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290519&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290519 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290517&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290517 Author: pekemoemum
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:03pm

Oh hugs Venus...
totally understand where you're coming from both my boys have had reflux (dairy issues) and my first born was a misery guts basically till he was 9months (so was I!!!)
I agree with the other ladies.. walks were GREAT (especially with the weather being nice), catching up on sleep at any opportunity, utilising family (if you get a chance to) and maybe joining a coffee group.. but also chatting with a group on here (e.g. find a group of mums with babies born around the same time and you can chat daily!!!)
I also think that if you get really low it's totally worthwhile talking to your doc/GP about it.. I wish I had got more support in the early weeksn/months with my boys as I think their reflux/dairy issues and how miserable they were exacerbated everything and then breastfeeding fell to bits for me! I also think with refluxy babies it's alot more common to develop post natal depression.
Anyway HUGE hugs, you're welcome to PM me for a chat or a laugh anytime! :)
xxx]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:03:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290517&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290517 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290344&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290344 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 3:42pm

I used a front pack for a while there but also a rocker, I used to put her on the bench with me while I was cooking dinner etc. Also, I got an awesome playgym thing that had its own legs and I would put her in her rocker with that in front of her, not lying down but sitting up playing with the toys. That used to keep her amused for ages. Does he have a jolly jumper? He might be able to use that - anything to entertain really!

And I also found walking helped. The fresh air and movement and she was out like a light!]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:42:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290344&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290344 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290319&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290319 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 3:19pm

Bella wont sleep during the day and I worked it out that she dosnt want to be away from me. I use a sling sometimes, we lie down together, I let her watch me do things while she is in her rocker(which she will sleep in during the day!) and if I am fed up I will go for a walk or drive which usually puts he to sleep or at least keeps her occupied. Doing these things has kept me sane as I have a much happier baby.
Hope this helps!]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:19:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290319&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290319 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290304&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290304 Author: Kellz
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 2:53pm

The thing that helped me was getting out of the house. There may be a coffee group r something through plunket, or parent centre. If u phone up there may even be someone in your area willing to pick u up.

If he doesnt sleep in the day and grizzles a lot, maybe his reflux isnt actually as in control as it could be? Maybe you could get him checked out by Paed or Dr again. Once isla was finally diagnosed and on the right combo of meds, she was like a different baby! Most of the grizzling etc stopped. She was no longer miserable, and didint have a permanant grimace anymore! Even my coffee group were amazed what a happy and socila little thing she was once she was no longer in pain! ]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:53:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290304&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290304 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290294&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290294 Author: .Mel
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 2:42pm

Do you have a front pack? Maybe he's just wanting to be close to you during the day?

If you are exhausted, maybe climb into bed together one day, and see if you can feed him that way.

Do you go out walking much? That might be another way to get him to sleep.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:42:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290294&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290294 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290290&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290290 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 2:40pm

What helps me cope?

1)knowing others are going through the same thing

2)their smiles

3)looking at them when they are FINALLY asleep!

I'm going through one of those times right now. I'm exhausted and DH is away at a conference.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:40:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290290&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290290 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14063&PID=290275&title=coping-with-unsettled-baby#290275 Author: _Deb_
Subject: 14063
Posted: 30 January 2008 at 2:17pm

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