My son just turned 5 weeks and will not sleep unless I am holding him. I get him asleep and as soon as I lay him down he starts screaming like crazy........This wouldn't bother me but as soon as I pick him up hes back asleep....I tried to let him cry it out but after ten minutes of screaming I had to pick him up......any advice????? I also have a 4 year old who needs my attention and always holding baby is making it alittle difficult!!!!
2006-08-20 10:10:26 · 15 answers · asked by jesscblu 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Seems like the young man has you well trained already..lol
2006-08-20 10:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by Einstein 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem. This is what worked for us... we put the baby down in her bassinet which was next to our bed. One or both of us would sit on the bed next to her, talking or singing to her. Sometimes we would lay a hand on her belly or hold her hand. Eventually, and it didn't take long, she started going to sleep on her own with no problems. In fact, she now has a hard time falling asleep if she's being held.
She's almost 8 months old now and has no trouble going to sleep when we put her down.
2006-08-20 10:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by gonefornow 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he is not hungry and nice and dry....I would just let him scream. I know it's hard to take to hear them, but at 5 weeks their crying is not that loud yet. Wait till he gets older!!
Also at 5 weeks he probably still needs feeding frequently, or are you thinking he will sleep the night through? Try to schedule the last feeding around 11 or so and hope he will go through until 4 or 5.....eventually he will last longer and longer. Sometimes a sip of water will calm them down.
Maybe the poor little tyke is just hungry? If not, let him cry it out.
2006-08-21 05:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter had the same problem at that age and I found that if I put her in the car seat she was able to get some restful sleep. I think she had problems breathing while she was in the crib so having her sitting made it easier for her to fall sleep. She now going on 13. I hope that helps there is nothing worst than parent and child cranky due to lack of sleep.
2006-08-20 11:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by chancesare45 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have four now between 6 and 16. Some babies just need to be held more than others. We don't think you can spoil your baby. After making sure your baby is not hungry or wet and is not running a fever hold on for all you got. Those days are over way to fast!
2006-08-20 10:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Robert W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to let the baby cry. Sorry to sound so gruff, but it is the only way to do it. It will probably take a few nights, but it will be the best thing in the long run. GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-20 17:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by chulita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 13 months, and when she was younger, the same thing happened to me and hubby. One night, he got up to care for her, and put her on her belly. She had a bad startle reflex and would flail her arms and legs in her sleep when she slept on her back. She has always been a tummy sleeper. I know Moms who put their children on their tummies get a bad rap, but this was what helped us, and she slept very well. I cannot say this will work for you, or if you are comfortable with tummy sleeping. I personally was a nervous wreck letting her sleep on her tummy, and would sit and watch her for hours while she slept in her cradle (but she's our only child lol).
2006-08-20 10:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by adjoadjo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two year old twins who kept waking up to be held in the middle of the night. I know its hard, but the only way to break the cycle to let him cry it out.
2006-08-20 15:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by jen_customweddingsolutions 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay have you wrapped him. if he feels secure then he will sleep...do some play things together with your 4 yr old & the baby. I hope your spouse is pitching in & giving u a break ,if there is none the get that break with family....take them for a walk to get fresh air two hr prior to bed ...hope that will help..
2006-08-20 10:20:57 · answer #9 · answered by angelluvswolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when my daughter was an infant she would only sleep with me holding her so i got a hot water bottle and filled and covered with a blanket and placed it next to her while she slept. It works.
2006-08-20 10:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by buttercup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋