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11 week old EBF baby won't sleep!

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MimiC71 · 20/11/2013 19:36

Has anyone got any tips on how to get my 11 week old son to sleep!
He gets overtired very quickly then it's a nightmare!
He's breast fed & he's been investigated for reflux as he gets so unhappy. However meds made NO difference & he's still miserable very quickly. I think he just gets over tired because getting him to fall asleep is impossible!
He hates the car, baby swing etc! I've bought a sling today to see if that helps.
I'm getting exhausted! By the time we reach early evening he goes from breast to breast ( only does 2 mins sucking on each before he cries for the other one & vice versa! He boob hops & screams in between!) for anywhere between 3 & 6 hours!!
Any pearls of wisdom or tips would be appreciated! I'm house bound as he cries so much it's a nightmare to go anywhere. I'm getting really down in the dumps!! Sad

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ElleCloughie · 20/11/2013 19:48

Some of that sounds very similar to my DD. I swear by my Close Caboo sling. It has been a lifesaver. She falls asleep beautifully in it, every time. It is also the only way I ever seem to have two hands to myself! I hope you have some success with your sling.

Sparkeleigh · 20/11/2013 21:16

I've only got a 3 week old myself so my suggestions may not be practical, but my DS can't latch on to breastfeed so I've been expressing. Could you express and try giving him a feed in a bottle in the evening? It sounds like it would be less exhausting than what you're currently going through, even with the sterilising...

rosiedays · 20/11/2013 22:26

Have you tried feeding laying down on the bed? If I'm home i usually feed dd this way as she will doze off during feed and I can unlatch her and leave her to sleep. She's 4 months now and it was a sanity saver for me.
Worth a try. Flowers

MimiC71 · 21/11/2013 18:27

Thanks ladies!
Sparkeleigh, I Tried expressing & he won't take a bottle little devil!
Rosiedays, Will try feeding on the bed tomo great idea!
Ellecloughie, I think I might invest in a Caboo sling if the cheaper one I've got does the trick!! It looks really comfy, if a bit expensive!! Is it worth the money? I'm guessing so if it works!!
Hugs to you all I appreciate your help!
Flowers

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