These fussy times have been called the 'Wonder weeks' by some writers, because it is during these more difficult weeks that babies are making big steps forward in their development.
During these times when a baby's ability to understand the world around him is changing, he may need more attention.
- He may cry more, be more fussy and need more comforting. This may be due to other reasons, such as being unwell.
- Some of the babies lose their appetites.
- Some babies who have been sleeping well may take more time to go off to sleep and wake more often.
- Some young children who have been happily exploring their world may become more clingy, and become upset much more easily.
- They may show an increased need for body contact with their mothers.
In the first year of life, the stormy times seem to happen around