Hello everyone, I'm new to this group and desperate for some help!
I have an 11 week old baby boy called George. He is a gorgeous little boy, who for the most part is happy smiley and alert. He has some health problems including cows milk allergy and reflux which we are just starting to get under control. He is breast fed (with nipple shields) apart from the occasional evening bottle of formula.
Our problem is at night he will only sleep on my chest. He will sleep 4/5 hrs like this between feeds but every time I try to put him in his basket he cries and I can't leave him like that so I pick him up. I've tried wrapping his mattress in my nightie, raising the head of the mattress, white noise, placing my hand on his chest so he knows I'm still there etc etc and none of it works. The problem is of course I can't stay awake all night so I end up falling asleep with him on my chest and I'm so worried that something awful is going to happen. I would be grateful for any reassurance/advice. Please be kind - I know I shouldn't be sleeping like this - that's why I'm asking for help!
Thank you
Beckie
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Beckiec101 · 22/10/2017 02:55
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