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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question:  OP, I’m curious.  Does your daughter have any transitional objects or behaviors that she uses to soothe and comfort herself?  A stuffed toy, or blanket, or even something she puts in her mouth?  [/quote]

I wish. Rejected pacifier at 4 months, doesn’t thumb suck, weirdly has never accepted a lovey or a single stuffed animal (she has many and loves them, but has no one favorite). I am her “lovey.”[/quote]

I’m guessing that it would be a big step for both of you if she could learn to self-soothe.  Are there any smells or textures that she likes? A squishmallow?  A soft scarf that you’ve worn so it smells like you?  A cartoon or even guided meditation/ sleep videos recording soothing sounds or music?  Something that reliably makes her laugh?

I’d probably try playing “explorer” or “scientist” — and see if there are textures or sounds or smells or experiences that help her feel calmer or relaxed (or whatever words you choose), to see if you both can identify something besides you that she can use to feel calmer.  I’d do this — ideally — when she’s not screaming, and discuss the plan to have her try cuddling a pillow, wrapping herself in your scarf, …. whatever. A goal here would be for her to identify something that she can do to help her to feel calmer. If you can find things that work, even for very short periods of time, you’ll be able to increase the length of time that they work successfully.

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