All Day Screaming, And No Nap

[sahm2three]

I know it is a full moon, and that is probably why she is acting this way, but have you ever called a parent because a child screamed all day long and had them pick up? I have been sooooooooo close today. I have a 1 yo dcg who didn't sleep a wink today and if she wasn't screaming she was hitting her friends or taking toys from people. And honestly, this has been going on quite frequently, and I think it all started when she had her 1 year shots. She has been really cranky and kind of mean to the other kids. Could something in the shot have triggered something? I hate to inconvienience the parents, but man, it has been one he!! of a day!

[Cat Herder]

Do you know if they have had her ears checked for fluid buildup?

[sahm2three]

Do you know if they have had her ears checked for fluid buildup?

A couple weeks ago they did. Said no EI or fluid. She had a cold for a few weeks, and that seems a bit better. I just wish parents understood what it is like to listen to it all day, times 10!

[kathiemarie]

I have once. I really didn't think I could handle the kid much longer. It turned out he was getting sick.

[cheerfuldom]

It could be sickness but it also could be just that transition into toddlerhood. Some kids hit it hard and fast and literally overnight they are a terror.

[Kaddidle Care]

Do you know if they have had her ears checked for fluid buildup?

Same thing I was thinking - possible ear infection. Or just could plain old ornery but the no nap thing makes me think that maybe it hurts more when she lays down = possible ear infection.

[SandeeAR]

If she has had a cold. Does she have a runny nose? Is she on Benadryl? Most kids sleep with Benadryl. My youngest DD was a holy terror when on it. It took weeks to finally figure out that was the problem. Took her off of it and in a week or so, she was a new kid.

[sahm2three]

If she has had a cold. Does she have a runny nose? Is she on Benadryl? Most kids sleep with Benadryl. My youngest DD was a holy terror when on it. It took weeks to finally figure out that was the problem. Took her off of it and in a week or so, she was a new kid.

She gets no meds here. Mom never mentions any meds and is generally a good parent who follows my policy on this. No idea. I am hoping it passes though, because WOW!

[SandeeAR]

If she has had a cold. Does she have a runny nose? Is she on Benadryl? Most kids sleep with Benadryl. My youngest DD was a holy terror when on it. It took weeks to finally figure out that was the problem. Took her off of it and in a week or so, she was a new kid.

She gets no meds here. Mom never mentions any meds and is generally a good parent who follows my policy on this. No idea. I am hoping it passes though, because WOW!

Even a dose of Benadryl at night, could bring on that type behavior. That is, IF she reacts that way to it. Just another something to consider for the behavior.