8 week old wont fall asleep in my arms :(

[AllThatJazz92]

Until about a week and half ago my DD would always fall asleep in my arms during the day and would always sleep for upwards of 3 hours. She is EBF. All of a sudden, she is only sleeping for 20 minutes in her bouncer and will scream if i try and get her off to sleep in my arms. I worry that she is very overtired and dont understand why she no longer wants to be held to sleep. I know in one sense its good that shes not reliant on me for naps but not good that she is not getting any sleep at all. She does not like being swaddled or sling either.

Im wondering has anyone elses baby refused to sleep in their arms from such a young age??

Are you breastfeeding her while you're holding her? Both mine would never have fallen asleep in my arms otherwise! They know you have something much better to give 😅

Haha yes she would usually always fall asleep while breastfeeding but doesnt anymore..i find it kind of sad. She still falls asleep breastfeeding during the night though. I am a bit sleep deprived at the moment for sure so a bit emotional but im worried that she doesnt have a good attachment to me if she doesnt like being held by me ☹

Quite the opposite op. She is very content and happy to fall asleep alone - quite a skill for a baby!!
Well done!

Thank you so much! Can i just ask would you say its generally normal that she prefers to be in her bouncer than being held during the day, even whilst awake? I know i probably sound very anxious. She does smile at me and i always respond when she cries!

I have many many dc and honestly all were different!!
Don't beat your self up for having a low maintenance one!! As long as you are responding to her needs and not left her in front of a TV she is doing great!!
Of my many many dc only 2 slept through very early.
Wow do I appreciate that!!

I would definitely say i look after her to the best of my ability. Still trying to decipher her different cries/cues but try to be attuned to her needs as much as possible. Thank you for the reassurance.

Sounds great if she will self settle, maybe try and put her in her Moses basket or cot for a nap.

I can’t remember my DS ever falling asleep in my arms, but he was a great sleeper who happily settled on his own.