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My baby sleeps in bouncer at night help

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bowgumdrop2018 · 23/08/2018 08:56

So I have a cot , Moses and bouncer in my room and my baby will not stay asleep in her Moses at all and at night time this is not ideal , I don't want to put her in with me as my partner is 6ft4 giant ... the only way she sleeps at night is in her bouncer which I'm so worried about give birth reviews on this 😔 She's only 5 weeks so I don't feel her cot would be cosy for her just yet ... my baby suffers with acid reflux and awful trapped wind so I believe this is what stops her from sleeping lying flat ... help and advice please

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TittyGolightly · 23/08/2018 09:02

In the early days it’s about whatever works.

Read up on the 4th trimester. Your partner could consider sleeping elsewhere?

BrutusMcDogface · 23/08/2018 09:02

You know this isn't safe, so it's good you're looking for alternatives.

Sorry if I suggest things you've already tried but have you propped the end of the Moses basket up? Could you use a sleepyhead? I've never had one but have heard great things. I know it's tough; my baby is the same age. I have him in with me sometimes. If you're breastfeeding and have something to stop her falling out (ours is a bedside crib- actually maybe you could try one?) she could go between you and the edge of the bed. Certainly wouldn't put a baby in the middle anyway, as they'd overheat as well as the risk of being suffocated. Look up safe co sleeping guidelines. Good luck!

Sandstormbrewing · 23/08/2018 09:08

Safe co-sleeping (look up isis, the sleep one not the other one!) Is safer than a bouncer. A bouncer is really dangerous as it could stop her getting enough oxygen due to her being squished up.

You can buy wedges to go under the Moses basket mattresses which will help with the reflux but keep her flat.

But please stop with the bouncer at night.

If co-sleeping (provided you don't smoke and haven't drunk alcohol) have baby on the side between you and the edge of the bed NOT between you and partner. Kick partner out the bed if needs be, it'll only be for a short time.

SPR1107 · 23/08/2018 09:11

Had a similar problem when DS was a baby, he would only sleep on a cushioned play mat type thing that kept him on an incline. I used to sit awake all night watching him, and moving him positions to make sure his oxygen wasn't being restricted. I feel your pain. Not a lot of advice to offer other than it does get better!

Fatted · 23/08/2018 09:11

Put the moses basket mattress at an angle. Pop something under it to tilt it. Same with the cot mattress. My eldest had awful reflux. We got the next to me crib for my youngest cos it's bigger than a moses basket and can be put at an angle. Best thing we ever bought.

Ilmb · 23/08/2018 09:14

Both mine had horrific reflux (on meds for a long time) sleep didn’t exist unless they slept up on my chest I barely slept in the early days/m. As she grows it will get better. Have a look at an amby bed. God send for my eldest.

WhatAnAbsolutePenis · 23/08/2018 09:20

Put a wedge under the Moses basket mattress.

Reflux is a pain in the bum.

Bella898 · 23/08/2018 09:21

Our baby has reflux too.. we swaddle her and put her beside us in a 'Chico next to me' with wedge pillow. Make sure to always hold her upright for 20 mins after each feed, and wind her well before putting her down

TittyGolightly · 23/08/2018 09:40

Have a look at an amby bed. God send for my eldest.

Do you mean the hammock? We had one instead of a Moses basket. DD didn’t have reflux but it was brilliant. Generally we coslept but she enjoyed the movement of the hammock.

Ilmb · 23/08/2018 09:42

Us titty the hammock. When dc moved or got restless the natural movement helped send them back off to sleep, as it was adjustable it also meant they never had to sleep flat

Ilmb · 23/08/2018 09:42

Yes not us!

TittyGolightly · 23/08/2018 09:46

It’s fab, isn’t it? I don’t know why more people don’t have them.

Frazzled2207 · 23/08/2018 12:17

Can your partner sleep elsewhere so that baby is with you? You can do this safely. We did for months.

stellavisionandunderstanding · 23/08/2018 12:27

Get a sleepyhead and a pillow wedge. Baby sleeps like a dream now and won't sleep anywhere else as well or as for long. Sleepyheads are the business!

GiraffeObsessedBaby · 23/08/2018 12:51

My son is the same so we used pillows and rolled towels under his mattress to prop it up like a hospital bed. Worked a treat and he was straight in his crib from day one and his cot at 2.5 months as he'd outgrown his crib.

FATEdestiny · 23/08/2018 12:58

She's only 5 weeks

Do you know how to wrap baby in a snug, swaddle? You only need a cot sheet or giant muslin for this.

A swaddle will give a more snug, protected feelkng wheb in the cot or moses basket.

Spanglyprincess1 · 23/08/2018 13:01

Mine only sleeps well in his pram, which lies flat. It's safe as mostly flat but on a very slight incline and cosy. He's a tall baby and for some reason hates his cot and dosnt co sleep well as he's very active and I can't sleep if he's there ( due to getting kicked a lot or screaming/grunting noises).

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