I wanted to start a thread about this in the hope that I am not alone, for some reassurance and to share experiences. Also to find out from experienced mums, whether this will pass?!
I have a 6 week old (7 weeks on Mon) who wants to be held constantly. In preparation for baby, I bought a swing chair, moses basket, Sleepyhead, napper chair, and have also bought a Snuzpod thinking that would help, but he refuses to be put down in any of them, awake or asleep.
He is EBF and we are co-sleeping at the moment, as he just won't settle alone. When put down awake, he cries almost instantly. When put down in a deep sleep, he cries after about 10 mins.
I thought the co-sleeper and Sleepyhead would help, but no, make no difference. I couldn't imagine putting him to sleep drowzy and him gently nodding off, it would be impossible, going by his behaviour.
I have tried Ewan the sheep and a light projector show, I haven't tried swaddling. I have tried laying him on front and back.
I use a sling in the day to be able to get anything done.
Has anyone else experienced this, does it pass as a phase?! I am not expecting a miracle cure, just some words from a fellow mum who also has a velcro baby would be wonderful! I enjoy the closeness but I do worry for when he gets older and bigger!
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Baby wants to be held day and night
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francis223 · 07/02/2015 11:59
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