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  • I am a first time mother to a lovely but very difficult 4 month old. She cannot be stand alone, even a moment and cries most of the time. Her paediatrician was the one person brave enough to point out to me that she was a very difficult baby, as most everyone else just says " It's just a phase, don't worry." I've tried "letting her cry it out" but her crying becomes so extreme in just minutes that she gags herself, has difficulty breathing and seems to hold her breath. This is terrifying and heartbreaking to see. So I give her lots of cuddles and carry her around most of the day. Does anyone have any parenting books they can recommend on raising difficult children? It seems like it's a fine line between spoiling and being too harsh. I just want to do what's best for her, I just don't know what that is and I'm very frustrated. Thank you for any input.

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    My suggestion would be to take a look at yourself. Are you majorly stressed out and overwhelmed? If you are you're most likely transmitting that to the baby and causing her to be stressed as well. And what doctor would come out and tell a mom that your baby is "difficult'? Kids react to what is going on around them, they just aren't born being difficult. Instead of a book, how about trying a baby and me exercise class? You can relax together and be with other moms and babies and feel less isolated. Do you have play dates with other moms and babies where you can bounce ideas off each other? Try to talk to other moms (your own) for suggestions. Best of luck to you.

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Anything by Dr. Sears. His form of parenting is attached parenting, which might be good for your daughter. Get a sling. Babywearing is great for babies who wanna be around mommy all the time. And you can still get some stuff done!

I had a "difficult" child as you called it. However, my pediatrician called him a "spirited" child. I was lost because my first child was a breeze. She recommended the book "Raising Your Spirited Child". It really helped me out as a parent.

Although I agree with most people that you should never rely to heavily on books when it comes to raising children, I have found that a few informative books can help ease some concern and answer some questions. I actually really like "Your baby's first year week by week" by Glade B Curtis , MD, MPH & Judith Schuler MS. It's a great reference for developement with a great glossary in the back to help you quickly find answers to general questions. I have found a lot of answers and it helped to ease my mind quite a bit. I can understand how frustrated and exhausted you must be - especially with very little "support". I was in the same boat and had very few people to ask questiuns so this book really helped with those normal "new mommy" questions. Hope it Helps !!!

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