Baby's breathing

[cherryfive]

Yes, yes, I will ask her doctor... but first I wanted to know if I'm the only one out there with a newborn that gasps, squawks, grunts, and even coughs like he/she's not getting any air. I've heard newborns' lungs are still developing so irregular breathing is totally normal... but the sounds she makes! Like a baby elephant trumpeting, or a goose honking... and it's been happening since about day 2 and now she's 6w1d. She's not a fussy baby, cries very little considering how new she is, but still I'm getting paranoid about it (and don't want to make it worse by asking Dr. Google).

Anyone else have a squawking, honking, trumpeting LO?

[bigboneded]

We didnt have such a variery of sounds early. But now we are 11 weeks, and that sounds right. I have twins, they both do it. Also snorting has been added in the last couple days. I freaked out (quietly) at some early sounds, and watched very closely. If it had continued to look panicky, I would have made a doctor appt, asked for a referral. I get not wanting to Google or panick. Trust yourself if it seems wrong :-)

[toadandbuggie]

Yes, sounds like my LO.

[jacqueleen]

My LO grunts and makes all kinds of noises and squeaks and she's only 13 days old. I asked the pedi about the grunting and he said it was normal as long as it's not her struggling to poop.

[cherryfive]

Glad to know I am not the only one, thank you! Right now it's even more panicky because she's got a bad cough from a cold. Boy being an overseer on every aspect of her life can be stressful!

[mle106]

YES! Your description is perfect. We've been saying that little one sound a like a pterodactyl or some mix of farm animals. I had no idea babies could make such loud noises. It's not so adorable in the middle of the night, but it makes us laugh every day.

ETA: my LO is 4 weeks.

[cutiebug]

Yes I love the sounds!!! Mine makes all those sounds mentioned, but my favourite is the Alice in Wonderland flamingo sound from the croquet scene! So cute!

[gilder40]

Okay, my little one is 3 weeks old, and she makes all sorts of noises. I was panicking slightly, and half tempted to call the doctor to make sure everything was normal. I was worried she had some mucous or something since sometimes it sounds gurgle-y. Makes me feel better hearing that your little ones are doing the same.

[missjenniebean]

My LO sounds like a cat, the first couple times my SO thought I was crazy until she finally did it for him. So strange. She also grunts like she is getting no air, after checking on her multiple times I have concluded that she just wants to scare me. ;]

[gilder40]

May 28, 2015 10:24:27 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

My LO sounds like a cat, the first couple times my SO thought I was crazy until she finally did it for him. So strange. She also grunts like she is getting no air, after checking on her multiple times I have concluded that she just wants to scare me. ;]

Isn't the "momma bear" phase crazy? I would wake up when she made a ton of noise, and then wake up and check her when she didn't make any. Paranoia at its finest. Some of the grunting and moaning noises she makes sound like a baby dinosaur.

[fartsandcrafts]

My LO is 7 weeks and your description is perfect. It seems like it has improved with time, but he's also been noisy from the start. Pediatrician said it was not a concern, but I'm planning to follow up at his 2 month appt. I've found that it's worse if he sleeps on an incline which makes his chin touch his chest.