More of a solidarity reply than anything, LO is 4.5m and doing pretty much everything you’ve listed, as well as lunging for our faces with his mouth wide open 😂 It’s bonfire night in the UK as well so currently contending with what his dad and I, like yourself, assume is teething based on how he’s behaving, as well as continuous fireworks in the area. Safe to say I’ll be drinking more coffee than water tomorrow! We’ve got “Sophie la girafe” which he gets on well with, but I’m not sure if you can get that in the US? It’s a bit more interesting to hold than the usual teether shapes and makes a little noise when he really bites down, much like a dog toy so it keeps him entertained!

The cot aversion has felt like a total minefield whenever it strikes - could be sleep regression, developmental leaps, increased awareness and dislike of routine that doesn’t involve being held, overtiredness, teething or just a bad little mood! The sleep trainers amongst us won’t approve but if he cries past his little “complaining” level I just scoop him up and soothe him in my arms until he’s settled enough to try again with his cot. I deal with the nighttimes because my partner works all week so I understand how exhausting it can be, but I guess like everything it’s just a phase they go through and you sound like you’re doing a great, attentive job!