I have a 4 month old baby. She is a great sleeper at night and can sleep through 10-12 hours a night. She also naps fairly well.
The problem is that as she gets tired and often ( but not all the time) before a nap/bedtime she starts crying and NOTHING me or my DH do can comfort her and she'll cry and cry. I don't want to let her cry but I just cannot comfort her. I've tried rocking, singing, walking, cuddling, holding inwards, holding out wards, slings, carriers, swaying, standing still, sshhing, staying silent, you name it I've done it. The only thing that works is going out with the pram or the car but I can't do this every nap/bedtime it's just not practical.
I've tried catching her before she becomes overtired and sometimes it works but other times she just starts crying and won't stop til I pram/car her. Everyone says try a sling- but she hates them and cries even more.
What do I do with a baby who just won't be comforted? I read forums and just wish I had a baby that liked a cuddle or would fall asleep on me. Everything I read says, "why can't I put my baby down?" But I can't even comfort her by cuddling her!
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I can't comfort my baby when she's tired
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Poodlesrock · 28/05/2015 11:17
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