I am a mother of 7. A 10 year military spouse and watch 2 children 5 days a week. The almost 10 month old screams all day. Wont play, doesnt eat real food, is always seemingly miserable. After 7 children and over 6 years if daycare in my home, I have never experienced such an unhappy kid. Hes extremely small and non social. Scared of everything. Nothing helps. Not holding, feeding, napping, playing...nothing. I don't have the time for this. I have a ton to do daily. I cannot fathom this is normal. I have no clue how his parents deal with him. She even wants him swaddled still at almost 10 months. He is like the size of a 5 month old, but still. She is a friend. I have told her, and she feels bad which isnt my goal. I have no dang clue how to make him happy.
Frustration out of sympathy. I feel sorry for the kiddo.

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