Stupid FTM question. DD is 5 weeks old and we are struggling with naps during the day. She seems to not need to sleep 🤷♀️ The only way I’m managing is BF to sleep and then keep her on me. We’ve tried everything I can think of - hot water bottle in Moses, my jumper, white noise, lullaby/same music each time, sleepyhead, nothing seems to work. Has no routine for naps as always such a battle. Last few days we have managed 30mins after each feed but doesn’t seem to make a difference in terms of her being less grumpy.
I don’t want to ‘make a rod’ for my own back as she will just not let us put her down alone ever, whether tired or not. She screams. No signs of reflux and will happily lie flat on us.
Will go down at night if rocked to sleep. Occasionally will nap in pram but only after an hour walk.
When people say ‘put them down and go back to settle them’ what do they actually mean? What more can we try? Please help!!
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vinoelle · 12/09/2020 09:52
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