Screaming Sister

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Basically, my sister is what 3 1/2 months now and she has never really had a problem with being in a different environment.
However, last week we had her down ours for a bit and she started having a really big screaming fit. It was liek nothing I've ever heard before.
She didn't stop until my Mum had her.

Then the next day she had another screaming barmy in Somerfield when she was with my Mum and she's currently having another one downstairs with my Nan.

At first I thought it was me who was causing it because she seemed to cry when I had her. Thinking about it now though... I was thinking maybe she doesn't liek being around different people because she's so used to being a the house where it's quiet with my Mum... because they hardly ever take her out whcih I think is silly and she can't be kept inside all the time..She needs to get out and have fresh air and different surroundings.

I don't know what to make of it.. but I'm quite worried because it's just so out of character for her. :confused:

If anyone can shed any light on the situation would be sooo appreciated :)

Maybe your right Kristy it's strange for a 3 year old to spend so much time indoors. Perhaps the next time you have her at your house you could have some colouring books and pencils for her to draw or video to watch. Something like what she would do at home if she was with your mum. If you do take her out to the park or shops make it short jorneys to begin with this will help her gain confidence, without the embarassement of her having a tantrum in public.

^ She's three and a half months Kath.

It may be different surroundings and people that scare her. She needs to get out of the house more. Is there a reason why she is in the house so much?

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Originally Posted by Abigail

^ She's three and a half months Kath.

It may be different surroundings and people that scare her. She needs to get out of the house more. Is there a reason why she is in the house so much?

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Sorry Abigail I read it wrong. I'll shut up and go and clean my specs. :rotfl:

No problem. I didn't read your post properly until I got to the bit about colouring pencils. Then I wondered what a three months old would do with them :p

Don't worry.. gave me a giggle haha :lol:

That's the thing... there is no reason she's always in the house.
My Mum is just really over protective and it's either too hot or too cold to take her out.
I used to take her out alot like with me to town... she'd soon nod off but she'd be getting the fresh air she needs.
But with her screaming so much I wouldn't be able to cope if I took her places.
I think maybe I should get my Nan to have her down ours more even if it's jsut for an hour because we're having her for 2 nights next week because my Mum and Dad are going to Tenby for my Mums birthday... and so she needs to get used to our surroundings and way of life too.

Am I right? Or am I completely wrong??
Deary me.

I don;t want her growing up not wanting to go anywhere because she doesn't liek the surroundings and that. She would jsut not even have a childhood. :/

You're right, she needs to get used to other people's presence and being away from her parents. There's nothing worse than a clingy child who won't go anywhere unless accompanied by a parent.

Was your mum like this with you?

Definately.
Um.. I can't remember. I was a baby. Haha no.. I'm not sure because well.. my Mum was 16/17 when I was born so we all lived under one roof with my Nan and Granch and so I think they took care of me more.
I don;t think it was the same with me though because my Nan is all for getting out in the fresh air.
Think I may go speak to my Nan about it and see what solution there may be.
Thankyou for all your help :D

Apart from getting used to different surroundings and family members. It's not good for a baby's health to be cooped up indoors all day. They need to be out in the fresh air every day even if it's just a walk to the shops and back, otherwise she is going to be catching the cold or other germs when your mum does take her out as her immune system will be sensitive to the change in weather conditions. It will also prevent your sister from becoming clingy. If she is used to other family members from a young age then she will be more confident in staying with you or you Gran if your parents need a babysitter.

I completely agree. Thing is.. my Mum does take her out in her pram almost everyday.. but it's only to the hsops. Its only once in a blue moon she goes out on a proper walk with them.