Fussy Babies

Fussy Babies

Most babies will have a period of increased fussiness starting at around 2 weeks of age and usually peaking between 6-8 weeks of age. Although, this is a normal developmental stage for infants it can be very stressful for parents and caregivers. We are always happy to discuss your baby's fussiness over the phone or see you in the office if you are concerned. If you are worried or feel that something is just not right, please take your child's temperature and contact us or the after hours advice line.

Additional Resources

The Period of Purple Crying: A website designed to help families understand and cope with their child's crying.

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Fussy Babies Program: Infant specialists provide specific interventions for families struggling to care for a baby who is fussy, crying excessively, or has difficulties with sleeping or feeding. Alameda Kids has additional details here.

We Care Services for Children: Provides provides home visits for infant and child mental health for children ages 0-5 living in West Contra Costa County. Visit their website or call 925-671-0777 ex. 226

American Academy of Pediatrics: Crying and colic resources from healthychildren.org.

The Wonder Weeks: A book, website, and app that helps to explain periods of fussiness related to developmental leaps.

New: Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19 - from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Office Hours

Alcatraz Ave Office

Monday - Friday:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday:

See San Pablo Office

Sunday:

Closed

San Pablo Ave Office

Monday - Friday:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed


AFTER HOURS ADVICE:  please call kiwi and choose the menu option for our pediatric advice nurse

AFTER  HOURS VISITS, click link below for Dignity Go Health Pediatrics on Piedmont Ave:

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