You may even find that avoiding direct eye contact helps him calm down sooner. After the crying spell, your baby should look wide awake and be ready to interact, or be resting calmly. If not, consult your pediatrician. There may be a hernia or some other physical problem that's causing the prolonged irritability. Try a regular feeding schedule .
Studies show that excessively sensitive babies are often small for gestational age.
Their length is normal but they are thin. For some reason, organizing these babies' environment helps them organize their responses. Help your baby gain control . Whenever your baby is in a quiet, alert state, help him expand and lengthen this quiet time by introducing interesting toys and other objects, such as a safety mirror. Extending the calm periods helps the baby appreciate what it is to be in a quiet state and to enjoy the world.