Fussiness (being fussy)
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Fussiness (being fussy)
When parents mention Fussiness (being fussy) they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Coughing | Often | 2 mentions |
| Bloody stool | Often | 1 mention |
| Congestion | Often | 1 mention |
| Crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Fever | Often | 1 mention |
| Frequent crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Generally upset | Often | 1 mention |
| Shortness of breath or trouble breathing | Often | 1 mention |
| Stuttering | Often | 1 mention |
| Trouble sleeping or insomnia | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Fussiness (being fussy)
How common is Fussiness (being fussy)?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 40.58% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Fussiness (being fussy).
Percentage of kids with Fussiness (being fussy) by year of age
This is based on a survey of 451 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Fussiness (being fussy) “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 4% | 20 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 21% | 105 mentions |
| Weekly | 26% | 128 mentions |
| Monthly | 12% | 61 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 15 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 12% | 59 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 10 mentions |
| Never | 19% | 93 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 5% | 21 mentions |
| Severe | 8% | 36 mentions |
| Moderate | 28% | 125 mentions |
| Mild | 31% | 139 mentions |
| Not at All | 29% | 129 mentions |