Something to share :
Most people say that the shrieking is a normal part of babies development and common at around six to eight months of age. (aerish did that when she was 5 mths). It can be chalked up to discomfort, inability to communicate, or even happiness. Many babies will shriek and then smile or laugh. Others say that it’s just a way for baby to communicate and to test out his or her lungs and vocal chords. Baby is seeing what he or she is capable of doing and of course the reaction that Mama or Abah might give. (Of course, it’s always wise to check with your pediatrician to make sure that the shrieking or any other unusual behavior isn’t anything serious.)
When aerish starts shrieking, it’s usually because she is tired, hungry, uncomfortable or a combination of these. We’ve found a few ways to tone down the shrieks and calm her down.
- Food. A nursing session never fails to calm down my baby. Sometimes even just a few minutes helps her to relax and calm down.
- Distraction. Sometimes baby will complain due to overstimulation or simply boredom. Try giving her something else to do – put her down on the (clean) floor to explore and see things from a different angle; put her in the bouncer, car seat or walker; or give her a new toy to play with.
- Motion. For many babies, motion is soothing. We have found that our little one relaxes from swinging or other movement, such as a ride in the car or in her walker. In fact, many times the motion will relax her so much that she will fall asleep especially in the car. 'wink'
A shrieking baby can be disconcerting. However, it isn’t necessarily something to worry about, and, most times, a few simple actions can calm her.
So, chill....