Sometimes just a 20-minute drive or walk around the block is all it takes to wind down. If you feel like you just can't take it any more and you may hurt your baby, call your pediatrician, a friend, or a hotline for help. No matter how stressed you feel, know that you're still a good parent. And it's easy to feel rejected by your own child when he doesn't respond to your efforts to calm him down. Don't take it personally.
All parents have trouble comforting their children on occasion.
As long as your baby is growing well and your pediatrician says he's healthy, take comfort in the knowledge that this, too, will pass. My child has colic. As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable. The information provided through the Ask the Experts service is a general educational aid designed to help you discuss your unique medical or health concerns with your physician or qualified health care provider. You should not rely on the information as a substitute for personal medical or health care advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.