Does your baby scream just cause they can?

[Chloe]

My son is just over four months old and he's just started to squeel and yell... he's not hungry, tired and his nappy is fine.... up until now, he never used to cry or be angry unless he was tired, hungry or messy nappy... but he's not crying, sort of just yelling, fake crying and heaps of squeeling... once i go and say hello and ask whats the matter, he starts smiling and talking ahhhhhh is he just learning to get my attention or could he be showing signs of teething?? he dribbles ALOT and always has hands/fingers/toys in his mouth.... i thought thats just a baby thing... but some ppl say its teething... what do you think

[AislingsMum]

The drooling and sucking on hands is a sign of teething. And you've basically described my 6 month old!! lol
So a bit of both, plus him experimenting with his voice lol.

[shaylabing]

Yes. I think he is teething. Thats when babies get cranky and start drooling ALOT. My son is 1 year old and has 4 teeth coming in and he is super cranky and looks like he is pooring out drool.

[AislingsMum]

The drooling and sucking on hands is a sign of teething. And you've basically described my 6 month old!! lol

So a bit of both, plus him experimenting with his voice lol.

[Caroline'smommyt]

You basically described my four month old daughter! Isn't it so cute?! My daughter drools a lot too. I think it's a little of both. I just give my baby teethers and keep a waterproof bib on to prevent drool rashes on her chest.

[sweettooth]

if he's quiet whenever you talk to him then it means he's trying to get your attention, he wants you to play with him

[sweettooth]

if he's quiet whenever you talk to him then it means he's trying to get your attention, he wants you to play with him

[dee]

My 5 month old does this same squealing thing. My 16 month old and the 5 month I swear compete to see who can squeal the loudiest! It's so funny I can't keep a straight face to tell my 16 month old NO screaming. I thought they learned this from their older siblings, but I guess you proved me wrong...lol. I was in Target the other day when they started this "contest" and everyone was looking at me like I was killing my kids until they saw my 16 month old belly laughing after each squeal! It is loud enough to shatter glass...