Why Does She Scream All the Time???

My 20 mo old is finally talking a little more, but there have been days when it seemed like all he did was fuss.
My question, as well, is how does she make her normal needs known? Is she talking yet? Pointing to things or bringing objects to you for your help? I agree that if she's not communicating verbally yet try to teach her a few basic signs (e.g., "more", "help", "please," and common things she often wants).
It's certainly not lost on her that you have a new baby in the house, and that you're in a new place, and she may be having a hard time fitting that all together and finding her place. Kids are so perceptive! There are a lot of changes going on for her and you right now. She may just want to make sure she doesn't miss out on your attention. Really praise those moments when she's not screaming and try your best to ignore the tantrums (having a 3 1/2 yr old who still has her occasional tantrum, I certainly understand how hard it can be sometimes).

If screaming or crying because she's in pain, then it's likely that you would know it and that it would always be there. If that's the case then take her to the pediatrician, but it's more likely that it's mainly a behavioral thing (possibly compounded by teething, etc). Wish you the best! And be sure you make a little time for yourself and you and your spouse. Easier said than done, but your sanity is in your children's best interest.

Hello, I dont know if this suggestion will work but I am wondering how well her communication is. How well developed is her vocabulary, because at that age they want to tell you what they want but have a hard time expressing it. She has found this way affective for getting your attention. I would try teaching her baby signs to further dev. her vocab. and that way she may be able to tell you her needs instead of the screaming. I hope this is helpful to you. I study Sign Language to be an interpreter and children pick up the language very well and they love it. You dont have to be an expert on sign just pick up some books at the library or search the web there are all kinds of books for baby signs. Let me know if you try it and if it helps you out. Good Luck!

I think that its just a phase that shes going through. Every child is different and i think that shes trying to learn how far she can go and what it takes to keep/get your attention. i would just leave her be when she throws her fits. I had to learn to ignore my son, and when he was finish, I would tell him mommy don't like it when you act like that. He eventually started to understand that if he wanted something he needed to show me. Now that he can talk, he understands that he needs to tell me. But she will grow out of it. Hope this helps.

Hi,
I have a 19 months old boy who does the same thing all day .He is perfectly healthy.His doc told us to ignore him,he said its common in this age.He also told us to leave him alone at that time,like walk away from him .It works.Also check if she is hungry or not,kids eat a little at this age but they need to be fed often.My sympathies with u.