6 month old hates cot

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My 6 month old DD moved into her cot 2 weeks ago, she has begun to settle herself for naps and to get to sleep in the evening - this is good! After sleeping well from 7-11pm though she wakes, and will not go back in her cot! Even if she is fast asleep in my arms, as soon as she touches the mattress she is wide awake. I've tried dream feeds/feeding back to sleep but it makes no difference. We end up co sleeping which is fine for now but I start back at work in 2 months and I want my bed back! Does anyone have any advice?

Hi I hope this helps, I had the same problem though my son was newborn, try taking off your top and shaping it into the shape of an arm, laying it close to baby, baby will still feel as if being held and also will have something with your scent.

Thank you Scotlandmam that's a great idea.

Glad to be of assistance let me know if it works xx

She just spent her first full night in her cot, no wake ups! She slept on my pillow case, thank you for the tip! Hope it lasts x