Crying in his sleep - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

baj406 · 10-18-2007, 10:25 PM

This may sound odd to some people, but for a few nights now, maybe closer to a week, DS has had times that he's been CRYING in his sleep. It never lasts real long, a few seconds up to about a minute or so. Sometimes it's a whimper, sometimes it's more of a shriek. Sometimes it's actually crying. The whole time he's asleep. It's not just a normal cry though, it's clearly a painful cry. He was put on Zantac for reflux about a month ago. Maybe it's the reflux that's hurting him and making him cry? He sees his doctor in less than 2 weeks. Maybe I should just mention it during that appointment? I'm so confused.

liloulou · 10-19-2007, 07:55 AM

My DD cried in her sleep too a few times. It was really wierd though because she really wasn't awake (or aware perhaps). I attributed it to her body figuring things out on it's own since I know in the beginning their bodies do things automatically without any real conscious intention behind the gestures. (like those early smiles that are so cute, but completely random.)
FYI- my dd also was on zantac for reflux so maybe it is reflux related.
I'd ask the Dr.

Hope2Heal · 10-20-2007, 07:48 AM

my son does this when he has an ear infection

gio82 · 10-20-2007, 02:32 PM

My DD does this often. Never are there any tears, though. It comes sometimes close to a few times a day, then nothing for a few days. I never really worried about it. My daughter is on Prevacid for reflux, so maybe it is a reflux trait? Or maybe it could be some babies simply dream differently then others?

kristi6190 · 10-20-2007, 07:05 PM

it could be teething too. my daughter has done that as well but she doesnt have reflux or anything. i was told it was teething(scared the crap outta me!) and sure enough it was. yah your doctor can suggest some reasons -good luck! i'm sorry for all of you moms who have babies with reflux. you're all very strong!