Up until this point it has been an endless cycle of feeding, burping, changing, rocking to sleep then repeat. As expected with newborns. It's hard work but at least I know where I'm at.
But now DS seems to have periods between feeding & sleeping where he isn't hungry or tired & seems quite alert. However, he doesn't like to play with toys/play mat for more than 2 minutes.
Won't just chill in his swing unless asleep. He also doesn't seem to like be held without food being involved. If I try to cradle him or sit him on my knee he will squirm & wriggle then cry.
The only thing that usually keeps him from crying for more than 2 minutes is being held whilst I'm stood up moving from side to side. However DS is a big baby & he's very heavy so it really takes its toll on my arms!
So I'm really stuck with what to do with him in these "inbetween" periods. Am I doing enough as I just feel at moment i'm constantly either trying to chuck food in him or trying to get him to sleep because there is no alternative.
If he isn't asleep when dinner is cooked we literally cannot eat together as he wont sit without crying or be distracted for 5 minutes.
I would love to be able to stick him on a fluffy blanket on the floor for him to look around & perhaps play with some jangly toys like I see other babies on TV do but he will not go for longer than 2 minutes without crying.
Maybe I'm expecting too much for 7 weeks but he seems to have come on in the last few weeks & need more now??
Any ideas/advice please?
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7 week old alert but won't play/interact?
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MarshmallowsOnToast · 06/07/2020 12:36
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