Screaming 1 year old

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He may just need extra cuddles and security from you until he settles in and feels safe. I would have no issues with holding him more, if that makes him feel better. I can imagine it must be terrifying for a baby to be left with a stranger in a new setting. His little world has been turned upside down. I've never had a child I couldn't transition, but some are harder than others. It will end eventually. I have found that the more I cuddle them, the better it goes though. See if there's something that will 'bond' you to him and strengthen your connection. For one little baby girl I had, it was kissing her palms while she ate. I have no idea why, but she loved it and helped her settle more quickly. With another little guy, I shared a smoothie my daughter had bought me. He thought that was about the coolest thing ever and settled immediately after that. Another little guy liked 'raspberries' on his belly button at diaper changes. Silly little things can make all the difference. Just keep your eyes open and see what your little guy responds to and do it....a lot!

Do they all nap in the same room? If so, I'd think about moving him to a room on his own. Regardless of the sleeping arrangements, it might be a good idea to set up some white noise for him and the others. For my bad sleepers, I just turn on my dehumidifier as a sound barrier. I have a fan on in another room for a little one who has occasional sleep issues. These things seem to do the trick. I would avoid pulling him out of bed. Perhaps go in to check periodically (I'd even limit and eliminate that fairly quickly) to let him know you're still there and be sure he's ok. Eventually he'll sleep, but sometimes it takes a while. You kind of just have to hunker down and get through it, sucky as it is. When the screaming gets to you, maybe step outside the front door for a moment, just to collect your thoughts. Just keep reminding yourself that it's temporary and, even though it's irritating to listen to, it's not really affecting you in any real, harmful way. It's just as annoying as all get out.

Hope you see some progress soon!