11 Signs of an Overstimulated Baby
The signs of Overstimulation seen in babies appear different. However, there are several popular signs you might observe in a baby:
- They cry louder than normal.
- Withdrawing from your touch or turning their head away from you
- Wanting to be carried
- Wanting to nurse more frequently
- Being very fussy or irritable
- Clenching their fists or swinging their arms and legs
- Being frightened
- Having a volatile temperament
- Moving in a frantic or jerky way
- Acting very weak
- Doing things to feel better such as sucking on hands or fists
These signs may be different in Toddlers and older children. For example you may observe them:
- Crying without being able to tell what’s wrong
- Throwing themselves on the ground in anger
- Acting out
- Acting stubborn
- Acting grumpy, aggressive, or hyper