Is it high needs infant or colic? fussy all day n night and never seems satisfied. not eating normal and just flat out miserable. help, please!

Fix what you can: Some parents find it helpful to make a list. Checking for specifics night or day reguardless of your level of fatigue.1. Basic needs: hungry, laying in pee, poo or spitup 2. Hot with fever/cold-?Need eval. Or warmer outfit. A lot of fussy babies are simply overly tired & the best you can do is create a good sleeping environment& help them settle. If all fails schedule a visit with you pediatrician.

Fussy baby: A pediatrician's evaluation and input are necessary. It could be formula-related, food- and medicine-related if breastfeeding, lactose intolerance if gassy and spitting up, acid reflux if regurgitating or vomiting to name a few. Tense moms tend to get colicky infants - try being calm. Take a break - have a close relative or a close friend take over for minutes or hours to rest &catch up on sleep.

Yes, find out if: He's healthy & if his head & body growth are normal. If < 6 weeks old, possibilities include prenatal exposure to alcohol, tobacco, drugs or medications (e.g., ssris for depression/anxiety), reflux, etc. He could have a difficult temperament or need less stimulation. Allow him to settle himself in his own crib to sleep. Do relax before you pick him up; don't feel like a bad mom or take it personally.