Fussy newborns may have more troubles later on
At just 1 month old, infants show signs of temperament troubles that can turn into mood and behavior problems later in life, a new study suggests.
Infants that are fussy when they’re three to four weeks old are more likely to develop childhood mental health problems including anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and behavior problems, the researchers say.
“It turns out, you can predict very well from infant fussiness to later problems,” said study researcher Beth Troutman, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa.
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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.
wonderful. avery was an awful baby. she cried for months.
My daughter, too! I posted this with great trepidation. 😛
I have a friend whose grandson (7 mos old) is crying incessantly. They try everything and nothing works. I’m concerned that he has some issues. His twin doesn’t cry at all but he’s not even babbling. He makes eye contact and smiles but that’s it.
Wow, seven months? That does seem concerning. Maybe they should check in with a developmental pediatrician?