But that is the biggest myth that exists. When our baby turned 3 months old, it was like the witching hour was magically over. Your baby is probably having problems with their tummy, but since they can’t speak yet, they just cry. That’s why you need to listen to their needs and make a good sleep schedule for them. All kids go through it, and there’s nothing to worry about. That time will be fun for both of you because your little one will be in a good mood.

That’s always a good way to calm down their fussiness. If you have other little ones and aren’t able, let your spouse have a go. Witching hour looks a bit different to this age group—they’re not usually having full-on meltdowns (those are more common right after school). Raising kids is much easier nowadays than it was 20 years ago. And no, food won’t solve the problem. The witching hour baby is what it’s also called colic or arsenic hour. While I can’t promise 3 months will be the magic day for your baby, most babies outgrow the witching hour between 3-4 months old. One of the things you can do during the witching hour is to swaddle your baby. strikes again, you can try one more trick that moms swear to. I had just had a baby this May 1st and also have a 2 and 4 year old and, Even my marriage seemed like it was on the brink of extinction and this had happened in 2 weeks! Maybe he’ll be afraid to do anything regarding the baby, but he’ll soon be okay with all. will be in a good mood. Which helps reinforce what you said- the problem wasn’t me; I stumbled upon your blog one morning after praying night after night for God to fix my home! is around 3 weeks old and the worst period is when they are 6 weeks old. It will give them something specific to focus on, and the challenge of the game will exercise the brain (and tucker them out a bit in the process).
I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience online. But after 2 hours, it’s time to put your baby to take a nap. don’t know it all, and that they need a lot of time to get to know their babies. But in case you have enough milk supply, you can breastfeed your baby and then keep them active for a while.

Great questions and observations. Having said that, given that ALL cases of the witching hour are related to tiredness, if your 9 month-old is normally a super solid napper and then suddenly misses that all-important 2-hour afternoon nap you could well be facing a fussy, irritable and inconsolable baby.
There’s not necessarily a specific age when babies grow out of fussing at night, but Bernstein says that after about 2 to 4 months of age, you may have an easier time preventing baby from getting overtired, which, in turn, would eventually ward off the witching hour. Hi Rachel, Alternatively, if your baby is fussy a lot during the day and struggles sleeping at both naps, evening time, and throughout the night, then it’s probably not witching hours.

your baby, chances are higher that they’ll be more satisfied. Overstimulation is not a big deal if you know how to handle it. Some of them are a bit more patient, so they use.

How to get through it? is what you can try if your baby becomes fussy in the. Things had been going well… it wasn’t my first rodeo… I thought I was completely prepared. The How To’s Of Comfortable And Laid Back Breastfeeding, Can You Reheat Breast Milk More Than Once? It actually took me a few weeks of off and on craziness before I even realized what they were.

But after they’re 3 months old, it all stops.

You need to listen and to feel what your baby needs.

That’s always a good way to calm down their, . So thank you again, and please know that my husband and I will be keeping your family in my prayers. I now have a 12 week old baby boy, Dominic, and I just wanted to let you know that your blog helped (and still does help) pull me through some rough nights. Many moms don’t know this, and they bring their kids to the pediatrician as soon as something like this happens. Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Anyways I started following your routine and we just sat in bed and had what I told him was “quiet time.” We sat and read and made a fort and had warm milk. . The only way they communicate is crying. Am I right?