5-6week old baby wants constant feeding? rarely sleeps during day and cries all day?

There is nothing wrong with your breastmilk.

Does he arch his back during feeding as well sometimes? The throwing himself backwards makes me think of my daughter, who had reflux. She also pretty much nursed around the clock, but strangely, the reflux didn't bother her as much at night, so she slept okay.

You might try putting a crib wedge on one side of his mattress that will elevate his head a little. If he does have reflux, this can help because it keeps them more upright. You could also try putting him in a bouncer, or a swing that would hold him upright a little as well.

He doesn't necessarily have to be spitting up for it to be reflux, it could be what they call "silent reflux". Not that your baby has it, it's just the arching of the back made me think of it.

It's possible something you are eating is not agreeing with him. With my second child, I could eat anything, but with my first, if I ate eggs, she would be very gassy and cry a lot.

My sister-in-law just took her 4-week-old baby to the doctor and the doctor mentioned trying to go at least 45 minutes between feedings because otherwise the baby may be getting too full and it makes her uncomfortable (she's nursing as well).

I hope one of the suggestions you get here help!

I went through this and it is not fun. My son only slept about 2 to 3 hours during the night (after nursing for a long time) and did not sleep for any naps, at all during the day. I was very tired. The fact that he is acting hungry right away does not necessarily mean he is actually hungry. Babies also derive a certain amount of comfort from nursing. Eating makes them feel safe (full belly), so if there is a problem, they will seek the comfort that nursing gives them. He sounds colicy. Does he suffer from gas, diahhrea, etc.? The doctors seem a little bit uncertain what signifies diahhrea, when you breastfeed. The stools should be somewhat formed - not all runny, mushy, and should not smell too horrible. The lighter the stool, the more likely it is not a normal stool. Throwing himself back also may indicate stomach upset. This is the thing: as a breastfed baby, your son eats what you eat. If you are drinking milk, so is he. If you are eating wheat products, so is he. The doctors will say all you need to avoid are spicy things, coffee, caffiene products, alcohol, certain medicines, etc. That may not be what your son needs. He may be sensitive to wheat and dairy and maybe peanut products. So, you may need to try avoiding the things above that are normally suggested during breastfeeding, as well as ALL wheat and dairy (read labels) for about two weeks. See what has happened after two weeks of a complete avoidance of these things. If you find he is settling down, you may have your answer. Also, does he have any diaper rash? A chronic problem with diaper rash can signify candida (which is caused by wheat and dairy). Using the product called Nystatin cream can be of great help, in this case. If he has a bad diaper rash, each time he urinates, it will cause great pain. The diaper rash would connect with the wheat and dairy problems, since these feed candida. Even without the rash, he could have this problem. By my third child, I bottlefed with a combination of the following: 1/2 soy-based formula, 1/2 milk-based formula and only one had iron in it. I then held the baby in an upright position so the formula would flow right down. What a difference (and this child was also experiencing problems before that). Also, do NOT reject the idea of using a pacifier for your baby, after you have gotten the other things under control. Babies need this comfort. I did not use them and wish I had. Why not give the baby what it needs to feel comforted? If you also alternate the use of formula and breastfeeding, your husband can participate - something that encourages a bond he will need, if he is in the baby's life. Also, as you nurse him, burp him more often than you already are. Breastfed babies seem so comfortable, moms are often less willing to disturb them to burp them. Burp two or three times during the feeding. Have you ever tried to drink while lying down? Try it - really. It is hard and the liquid gets stuck.

Don't listen to some of these negative people on here. They can be so cruel. I know exactly how you feel. Its SO hard sometimes.Even if you were fully prepared and ready for the baby. There's nothing wrong with letting the baby cry for a few minutes if it means getting your sanity back. Its actually better for the baby because who knows what makes someone snap. I'm not sure if you are breastfeeding or formula feeding. But my son had the same exact problem. I literally couldn't put him down for 2 minutes without crying. I thought I was going to go crazy. But then I heard about enfamil gentlease for babies that have stomach problems. I switched to that and 24 hours later he was a completely different baby. I couldn't freaking believe it. If you are breastfeeding then this has no use to you and I'm sorry but if not you might want to try it. It was the best thing I ever did for my colic baby.

Does he have any signs or reflux? My son had this and did the same thing. Have you tried massaging your breasts when your milk flow slows while she is feeding so that she gets more milk at each feed and hopefully goes longer between feeds? I would talk to a lactation consultant and see if you can get some advice. If all else fails, you can always pump your milk into bottles and feed her that way ( i have been doing this since my son was 2 months and he is 8 months now

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Baby's go through 'growth spurts' where they seem to eat constantly...then they pass the spurt and you get worried they aren't eating enough. It's normal. But if you are really worried, call the advice nurse.

There is the gas stuff I used to give my boys that worked great...it may relieve some of his tummy issues. Here's a link...it can be purchased at Wal Mart

http://www.mylicon.com/infantgas/

Most likely nothing is wrong with your breastmilk. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself, getting enough calories, drinking enough milk and water. As long as he's having enough bm's and he's wetting his diaper on a regular basis I wouldn't think that you would need to supplement, but I would talk to your doctor if you're really concerned or if it continues. And remember sometimes babies cry just to express frustration or he could be too stimulated at the time, don't think that you need to "fix" all his cries. He'll learn to soothe himself especially as he gets older.

Sounds like he just has colic. When he wants fed after he was just fed try giving him some infant water in a bottle and see if that helps him to fill up the rest of the way. When I breast fed my daughter she was the same way and the water really helped.

Sounds like a classic case of colic possibly. It's common in infants.

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It could be a possible growth spurt. It could also be Colic. Is there any chance it could possibly be gas/upset stomach?

the same thing happened to me when i had my daughter. i would (breast) feed her and as soon as she would pee or burp she would scream until i fed her again. i tried everything. i ended up giving her a bottle with formula and from that point on she stayed full longer. she started sleeping ALL night and she was much happier.