“Why Is My Baby Screeching”?

Why Is My Baby Screeching Like a Velociraptor?!

And What to Do About It (Other Than Google ‘baby exorcist’)

There you are—sipping coffee, feeling like you’ve finally got this parenting thing under control. And then it happens.
A high-pitched, glass-shattering, dog-whistle shriek pierces the room.

Why is My Baby Screeching?

No they have not been possessed by a dinosaur from Jurassic Park, even though they may sound like it.

Your baby is screeching.
Not crying.
Not fussing.
Screeching.
Like they’ve been possessed by a dinosaur from Jurassic Park.

Before you list your child on Kijiji (just kidding…mostly), let’s get to the bottom of it:

🦖 Why Do Babies Screech?

1. Because They Can

Your baby just discovered their vocal cords and is basically doing a sound check.
Volume: Maxed out.
Frequency: Constant.
Reason: Who knows, but aren’t lungs fun?

2. Because It Gets a Reaction

You flinch. You squeal. You drop the sandwich. They giggle. Repeat cycle.

3. Because They're Excited (or Angry, or Tired, or... Alive?)

Screeching is like their Swiss army knife of communication.
Joy? SHRIEK!
Frustration? SHRIEK!
See a dust bunny move? SHRIEK!

4. Because They’re Not Talking Yet

Think of it like their version of yelling “MOM, LOOK!” every five seconds.
Only instead of words, it’s… velociraptor cosplay.

🤷‍♀️ What Can You Do About It?

✔️ Stay Calm, Karen

Reacting dramatically = instant baby encore. Try deadpan. Bonus points for whispering, “That’s a great screech, friend,” like you're at a spa.

✔️ Use the ‘Library Voice’ Game

Teach them what “quiet” means (spoiler: it’ll take a while). Whisper everything for 10 minutes. Babies love mimicking—and whispering is weirdly fun.

✔️ Offer a Better Noise Outlet

Musical toys, banging pots, or even letting them talk into a cardboard tube. Redirect the noise chaos.

✔️ Narrate Their Screech

“Oh! You’re excited about your sock! I get it.”
Babies feel heard, and you avoid losing your mind (kind of).

✔️ Get Out of the House

Seriously. The walls echo. A screech at home is 130 decibels. At the park? Maybe 85. Go outside.

🛑 When to Worry

If screeching is accompanied by signs of pain, fever, or you suspect something more than “baby drama,” don’t hesitate to call your pediatrician.

But if they’re healthy and thriving… congratulations. You’re just raising a tiny banshee with big feelings.

Final Thought:

This stage? It is just a stage.
One day they’ll stop screeching… and start arguing.
Enjoy the dinosaur phase while it lasts.