my baby boy don't sleep during the day?

Question

My baby boy is fine at night and in between feeds, but as soon as it is day time he will not sleep, i try rocking him to sleep and all that stuff he is still awake. will not sleep during the day, it is not a stressful scream... what age do u let them have a bit of a cry and how long for?? and everyone else can get him settled but me, i sit and craddle him when watching tv too and nope no sleep...he is 5 weeks old now
oh i hope it gets better!!!!

Answer 1

Dont listen to those people who say "oh why are you complaining atleast he sleeps at night", because just because its not interupting your sleep doent mean it is not worrying and stressfull for you, i know how you feel, my baby was the same, he is now 5 months old and in my experience it did get better, try not to worry too much about how much you get done around the house and ask for and accept all the help you can get, try to take time for yourself to recharge, it doesnt hurt to let him grizzle a little if you have to get things done but dont let him get stressed. Baby's sence your stress aswell, this might be why others can settle him, try taking a relaxing bath with him if he feels you are calm and relaxed he might begin to do the same....good luck to you and your bubs

Answer 2

Re: crying it out...Between 3-6 months, most babies have the ability to learn to self-soothe. Before then, it's really a lost cause. And, quite frankly, for some babies, it will be toward the tail end of that range. I tried it this weekend,and I think mine is still a little young. I'll try again in a month or so.
My daughter is 3.5 mos old, but, like yours doesn't "nap" in a crib or bassinet. I've found that the baby sling generally works, although I can't sit down or she wakes up. Also, the stroller,car seat (at times) and the swing (very occassionally). She sleeps well in my lap, though, but sometimes she needs help to drift off...holding her closer, giving her her binky, jiggling my leg a bit and stroking her head from above her ear to her cheek seems to work as well.
I empathize...yes, mine sleeps beautifully at night, but it's rather difficult when I'm trying to take care of two other children (not mine...I nanny) and Baby needs her nap, but I can't sit down for an hour or two. My husband is in the military, and is away for BNCOC for the next five weeks, so, it gets hard to be on duty 24/7...or even 8-10 hours with no relief. It will get better, I promise. I really wouldn't try crying it out THIS young, but maybe some of the above will help. You'll learn what your babywants soon...it took us almost three months to get down pat how to get her to sleep (on my arm) at will, so, don't worry if you don't have all the answers yet; they'll come eventually.

Answer 3

hon, you might be a bit stressed during the day and he senses that. Take some slow deep breaths and put on some quiet music and relax.

He still might need to be swaddled. Do you konw that that means? Wrapped up so he feels secure, ht is used to being inside of you and sometimes will feel like he just needs to be wrapped up securely.

Also he might need a dark room to sleep. Or he might need some background noise. Or he may need quiet. Only you can figure that out.

Give him your full attention while trying to get him asleep. Make sure he is dry and warm enough. Stroke his head or forhead.
Make sure he isn't needing a good burp/ If he has gas there are some medication drops you can give him to break up the gas symtoms.

If he sleeps good at night try and recreate the atmospher of night during the day.

He is still a bit young for having him cry a bit, if you do just make it around five minutes. have you tried a pscifier for him to suck on? Have you given him one special blanket to use when he is sleeping so that will be a clue to him that it is sleeping time.

My grandaughter at age 4 told me that her DEE DEE (her blanket) Makes her tired. Actually what it does is comfort her and makes her feel safe enough to shut her eye and rest.

Maybe a warm bath befor a nap would help him relax. Have you tried to take a stroll in the stroller to helphim sleep. Or a ride in the car often puts babys to sleep. Then you bring him inside by carrying the car seat in to the house and leave him in it.

Dont give up.

Answer 4

it does get better!!! not sleeping during the day could be a saving grace for the nightly dread that some parents feel. u wouldn't be a bad parent if ur baby cried for a little. that is what babies do sometimes. will ur little one fall asleep if u lay them down and let then cry for a bit? i had to write down a check list to help me remember all the things that would usually make my son cry. hungry, dirty diaper, arm or leg out of whack, needed to burp more(that was a biggie) . also be aware of postpartum depression, don't feel too bad if someone else can get him settled. try to sleep when u can and remember, it does get better!!!!

Answer 5

he's only 5 weeks old. i was thanking god and all the saints and every pagan god i cuold think of when my daughter slept through the night at 4 months. a baby has the same sleep ryhthyms as an adult but they are not mature. your baby wants to be awake during the day because it's natural. he is developing his normal sleep patterns. it might be inconvenient for you, but in th elong run, he will be on a NORMAL schedule....

Answer 6

never heard someone complain if a baby not sleeping during the day just be happy its not like this at night. try going for a walk that the only way my son would sleep as a new born and only way he will nap now at 28m

Answer 7

Put him in a sling and go about your business! That way he will be close tp the rythm of your heart that he ahs been with for 9 months and will at least rest, if not sleep.

It will be different soon. Enjoy this time. he will grow so fast.

Answer 8

5 weeks old, but never sleeps during the day? That is very weird. They sleep all day long at this age... please ask your doctor what's going on.

Answer 9

it will get better but at least hes awake during the day and not at night

Answer 10

He is going to be a hard worker,do not worry.