Over Tired.

Why won't babies just fall asleep like a kitten does when it's tired???? Watch a kitten play, play, play and then just like you turned off a switch.....it conks out - like a light. Babies cry for EVERYTHING wet, hungry, gas, mad at having to stop eating to burp, etc. All those are EASY to fix. But the worst crying is an overtired cry. There is no simple answer to solving the problem and often comforting the baby seems to make a bad situation worse. They are determined to NOT fall asleep even though that is precisely what they need. TJ was crying and crying and Tim was frustrated that everything he thought the baby wanted, didn't stop the crying. I'm pretty sure he thought, if the kid is tired - soothing him will make him fall asleep. Nope. I noticed that there was a slight whine in the crying ans figured out what was wrong........... Over Tired. So with a pacifier, blanket, soothing music, TJ was put in his favorite swing and soon fell asleep. I know this is not rocket science, but these new parents are Very used to a baby that cries ONLY when he need the above items. A little experience helped to make a frustrating situation - easier. Learn something new EVERYDAY.