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Big long chunky baby

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Orangechips654123 · 11/11/2022 11:49

Hello,So my son was born 9lb 5oz, now at nearly 11 weeks he is 14lb.He is also a very long baby, in the 98th centile. During the night he sleeps in a next to me crib, the issue is in the day he sleeps in a moses basket but is fast outgrowing it. What is an alternative day time sleeping arrangement for a longer baby, I don't want him upstairs as he is too young so need an option so can be downstairs with me to monitor appropriately.Please can I ask not to have a sling suggested, he is too heavy to be carried when asleep for long periods and does settle quite happily, thanks in advance.

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Caspianberg · 11/11/2022 11:52

The pram?
Ds napped in his pram from newborn until 2 years most days. Meant I could walk him to sleep if needed also

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Orangechips654123 · 11/11/2022 11:58

So sorry this post have duplicated, I have reported the other two so should be deleted.

Thanks, I could use the carry cot part of the pram for now until reaches weight limit. Just worries me as he a decent sleeper so unsure about the safety of long periods in the pram

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Flangeosaurus · 11/11/2022 11:59

Mine (9lb 15 and 9lb 12) have always napped in the pram. Carry cot then the seat reclined when they’re bigger.

EstellaHanclay · 11/11/2022 12:02

Aww the title of this post really made me smile. I love a big long chunky baby :)
I have put the mattress from the cot on the living room floor rug before, seemed to work well and no fear of them rolling off/ climbing out of anything.

Burgerqueenbee · 11/11/2022 12:02

If you have room a travel cot may be an option, also doubles up as a play pen when they are mobile and you need a wee!

tedgran · 11/11/2022 12:06

I don't understand why he can't be upstairs with a monitor?

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Orangechips654123 · 11/11/2022 12:20

Thank you for your responses.
@Flangeosaurus thank you, how long did your two sleep during the day if you don't mind me asking?

@EstellaHanclay haha, it's the only to describe him. Thank you for your suggestion.

@Burgerqueenbee thank you for your suggestion also, deffo need a wee escape plan!

@tedgran personal choice really, I feel at 11 weeks he is too young to be left alone to sleep even with a monitor. I appreciate many may be do this but for me I just wouldn't be comfortable.

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Flangeosaurus · 11/11/2022 13:12

Couple of hours usually!

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