When an exclusively breastfeed baby is fussy, everyone blames
the mother:
A lot of people will immediately conclude that you don't have
enough milk, and try to give the baby
a bottle. Be careful! It's more
often than not a bad idea:
Some people will conclude that your milk doesn't agree with
the baby, and suggest bottle-feeding instead. This condition is
extremely rare. Always consult your doctor before you jump
to this conclusion. If your doctor says that your baby is allergic
to milk, get a second, or even a third opinion.
Sometimes, a baby may react to something that the mother has
eaten. This is relatively rare. You might want to cut down on
dairy products for a while and see what happens. If your baby
ceases to be fussy, you can go on with your ew diet.
Sometimes, fussiness may result if you have too much milk and
a hyperactive letdown reflex.
See if there is another reason for the baby's fussiness, such
as teething or illness.
Some babies are fussy for no apparent reason. You'll have to
live with that, although it's hard. It usually passes in a few
weeks.
Before you envy your neighbor who has a quiet and sleepy baby,
remember that it is quiet and sleepy
babies who most often do't get enough milk and fail to
thrive--because they don't stimulate the mother's breast enough
and don't get enough milk. Your fussy baby is more likely to be
well-fed.