My 3 month old has been shedding literally every week since we brought him home at 8 weeks (first head, then, tail, then body each week in a cycle), and he is super irritated for the entire week that he is getting ready for and going through his body shed. For the first time tonight he bearded the f*ck out on me when I opened his cage door to feed him. They grow FAST and that probably makes their sheds even more uncomfortable. My dude Elliot is growing 3/4" and 10g a week!
I think it's all totally normal b/c he's fine to have a romp around the house or my back when he's not shedding. Just give your kid space until the shed is done for a couple days after and then resume some gentle pets inside the cage to earn the trust back. Best to leave them alone while they're shedding from what I've read.
Side note: if you have to
bathe your kid due to pooping habits regularly then I might examine what you're feeding him. They should poop a solid 1-2/daily if they're eating enough food they can digest and staying
hydrated...
