He just will not settle!!

[newmum234]

My 4 week old has been impossible to put down recently. I’ll change, feed (formula) and burp him, hold him upright for 30 mins to help the milk go down and get him to sleep, then put him in his cot. Within minutes of me putting him down he will wake up and start crying and screaming. I’ll then give him a cuddle and if that doesn’t work, more milk. He’s having LOADS as he’s being fed practically every two hours!

I’ve tried taking him out in the sling and the pram but nothing works - he will settle in both but as soon as we get home and the pram stops moving or I take him out the sling, he will start crying and the whole cycle begins again. I’m exhausted quite frankly.

He’s pooing every day or every other day and has regular wet nappies, so no concerns there.

Do you think there’s something wrong?

It does not have to medicated. That's entirely up to you. They are changing all the time and it will eventually resolve itself as he grows and develops.

I'm so pleased you had a better night

If that seems to be doing the trick then id stick with it. If it gets worse or stops working then id go down the medication route.

Thanks, I will do that.

It does work

You’ll find he’s a happier baby in the day with decent sleep

How’s the baby now?