Baby so angry before sleep :-(

[Dorset555]

Hi all has anyone got any advice my daughter is nearly 15 weeks and screams blue murder before naps and her evening sleep. Its getting worse and although it only lasts max 10 mins, over the weeks that's alot of crying that I'd love to cut out. She goes from happy baby to so so mad when I put her down. I'm generally keeping her up for about an hour and a half then nap time..she starts rubbing her eyes by this point. She only really naps for 45 mins. The wonder weeks app says we are in a leap so maybe that's it...or sleep regression? She was 8 days over due so does that mean she could be class as 4 months? So confused and just want her to be happy am I putting her down too early or too late? Any wise words massively appreciated. X

It could very well be a touch of silent reflux c

Try tilting cot and see if it improves

I rock or feed to sleep my 4 month old, he rarely sleeps without it. I leave it 5 mins then transfer to his cot. If I add in white noise he sleeps longer (ie if he stirs I turn it on and he sleeps again). It’s pretty common for a baby that young to not be able to sleep without some help

A sleep nanny we had, told me to put the palm of my hand with light pressure on baby’s chest when transferring to cot so they know that you’re still with them.

I generally transferred my DS when he was already half asleep on me and the palm pressure for a minute or two (usually) stopping him pinging awake and helped him settle.

Honestly just sounds like she's crying simply because you're putting her down! My little boy used to be like that. He used to be rocked on my legs and napped on me for the first 5 months of his life, then one day we put him in his cot to see what he'd do and he fell right to sleep and has slept independently ever since (and naps also got longer). She'll grow out of it when she's ready but it's so hard at the time!

Thanks so much for all the comments guys...unfo we had to ditch the swaddle as she's nearly rolling over. Transition was horrible but she is over that now. I'll try the palm thing today and be more mindful that she could just not want to be separated...I'll make sure she can see me etc. She didn't cry when I put her to bed last night so perhaps it's mainly the pram naps. Hmmm. Massively appreciate all your help and knowing people have found it hard too def helps!