So my DS is nearly 6wks & already prefers being held over being out down & I'm worried we'll not be able to break this habit. However he is still young so I worry it will really stress him out if he is left to cry instead.
He will generally only fall asleep on me or DH - only been a few times I've put him down & he's settled himself. When he's tired during the day he seems incapable of going off to sleep on his own & cries. Then I have to pick him up & he'll eventually fall asleep on me. If I try & put him down in his bouncer or bed he just wakes up again after a short while & cries.
He just cannot 'be'. I think in a whole day he will maybe sit happily on his bouncer for about 10-15 mins & the rest of the day he cries on & off & the only time I get peace is if he's sleeping on me or by some miracle is sleeping in his bed/bouncer. The rest of the time I end up having to pick him up to comfort him. I love my son but it is getting quite irritating to be honest!
Anyone had the same issue & how did you mange to wean him off you? What age did you do this?
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u32ng · 12/03/2013 20:39
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