Getting my 6 week old to sleep

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My 6 week old sleeps well of an evening but not very well for naps. When trying to get him to sleep he gets angry, cry’s and throws his arms and legs about. I have tried various other ways to get him to sleep. I’m worried that this is going to get worse as he gets older and it really looks like he’s throwing a tantrum. I don’t believe it’s pain because as soon as I put him down he stops. Any advice welcome. Thanks

What way are you using now? You don't actually say?

It's not a tantrum at that age, they just struggle to control their limbs and it's worse when they are tired. Have you tried swaddling?

Agree, that's not a tantrum, it sounds like overtiredness and overstimulation. Tiny babies need help to fall asleep, but that doesn't last forever.

At that age I used to take them out for walks in their pram until they fell asleep, come home and sit down and have a cup of tea.

Get a sleepyhead.

My baby naps better if I get into bed with him and cuddle or breastfeed. When he dozes off I sit up in bed and surf the internet.

I was in the same situation. My DD is 7 weeks old tomorrow and has been a great night sleeper but would fight sleep and wouldn't go down for daytime naps or stay asleep. I did try EVERYTHING! I actually posted on here and didn't get much help, but got plenty of criticism for trying to "fix" my baby.
I used the "crying down" or "cry it out" technique to teach her to self sooth, and I also started a very loose routine (up at 7am, bed time 6:30-7pm, AM nap, long lunchtime nap and PM nap). The process is still ongoing, but after about 2 weeks of crying down she is finally showing the ability to put herself to sleep and self sooth. I've seen her do it quite a few times. In fact, she settles herself to sleep at lunch just now, woke up crying because she's still learning the whole self-settling business. Went on for 8 minutes, then stoped, closed her eyes and went to sleep. It's not all perfect, some days are better than others, but we are getting there. Many would disagree with my approach but that's what seems to work for us. With "crying down" it takes patience, perseverance and consistency. Eventually the length of the crying and the frequency reduces. I'm trying to install good habits for the future and I believe 6-7 weeks is an acceptable age to start.