My latest child causing lots of grief

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Can you rememebr the child who had nasty food and had constipation as a result? Well this is for the same child.

I have had said child for 2 months, (10months now)he will not sleep at my house unless he falls asleep on me or next to me on the sofa (normally at 5pm because he is so tired). If i put him in the cot with the curtains drawn he will just cry and cry. Have tried pickup put down and controlled crying and just leaving him to it. And none of them work. He apprently sleeps ok at home.

The creates a problem because of the other children i have. When he is not sleeping he is crying because he wants to be or he wants to be held all of the time.I am very calm and have enought toys for him and he seems to like the others here.

What do i do, it is a very tricky situation because they need nearby care but i want him to stop crying and i want to be able to talk to and hold my own son without this child crying.

Have tried distraction and positive praise and ignoring the cries but its not working.

Any suggestions appreciated, i also know that today, he was hcanged and fed and burped so its wasnt that today. He didnt need anything.

just a thought to throw in.. (given he likes to sit in the upright position) has he been tested for reflux?
It is a horrible heartburn/acid indigestion thing, and may be worth ruling out?

No it was a chat over the phone, he is happy as at the moment and is standing next to me. We have quite a good routine he comes we go out and then comes back feed at 1115 chill, relax and free play, sleep for those who need it, ditto sleep. The hv did suggest that i get the mum here so i can watch how she does things and i observe.