My 2 month old son wakes up about 4 hours after his last feeding crying. I change him and feed him but sometimes he only eats for 5-10 min and then falls asleep. But then when I put him back in his crib he cries. I think he just wants to be held because if I try to feed him he just falls asleep again. I do not want him to sleep with us all the time because I am going back to work in a week and want him in his own room. What should I do- try to wake him more and feed him or try and get him to sleep (any tips on doing either would be appreciated)? Thanks!
2007-02-23 03:21:29 · 7 answers · asked by lovebeingamom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He does well about every other night in the crib (we just moved him from the bassinet in our room about a week ago). We ALWAYS swaddle him. He doesn't really like paci's for more than a few minutes (tried a bunch of different kinds). We used to have to give him a bottle of EBM just to get him to sleep in the bassinet and now we do if he won't stop BF in the evening.
2007-02-23 03:48:40 · update #1
Oh I also use radio static in background and sometimes heartbeat. He doesn't sleep well in bouncy seat, but may try swing at night as well as during day. We do bath, book, BF routine at night.
2007-02-23 03:56:06 · update #2
I nursed my son for nearly 8 months. When he was about this age, he started to get all backed up with gas. You may want to try implementing massage into your bedtime routine to help alleviate pressure that may be building when he goes to sleep -- that can make him feel like he's hungry. I had such a hard time with my son right around this age too. I went through a couple weeks where he would only sleep with the TV on static for the white noise.
He probably does want to be held. Try this out: nurse him for 10 minutes or however long he wants if he really is hungry. Burp him well and put him back in his crib (GOOD JOB MOM with putting him in the crib!). If he starts to cry again, rub his back, tell him quietly that you're there and you love him. You may also want to try to incorporate a white noise machine or a quiet music box to make him feel like someone is there. Some people do the CIO method with their children at this age, but it's tough with a nursing baby, you'll start leaking into your bed. Good luck and good habits now will improve sleeping in the future!
2007-02-23 03:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried swaddling him before you put him in the crib? Do you use a binky? I know some people say binkies are horrible, but since he's two months old, he still needs to suck for comfort, and the binky can provide that for him. My daughter is 9 weeks and I just put her in her crib for the night on Tuesday. She slept for 8 hours like a pro. Wednesday she fussed everytime I put her down, I haven't swaddled her in weeks but I tried it and she fussed for about 3 minutes then fell asleep. I also sat next to the crib the first few nights until she was really asleep. Are you pumping because you're going back to work, if so, try and get him to take a bottle with about an ounce more than usual. His tummy is still small so he needs it as full as possible without making him sick to sleep. Also, try laying him on your used, but not dirty shirt. If you try the swaddling and your shirt, he may settle down well because he will smell you and be all warm and cozy like he did in your bed. If that fails, try letting him sleep in a bouncer chair or carseat in his crib, or a swing if you have it. Sometimes that's the only way to get them to sleep. Lol. Good luck!
2007-02-23 11:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by heartlostangel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son would often fall asleep during those night feedings, I would have to rub is back (kinda tickle him) or talk to him to wake him up to finish eating. Average time for him to eat is about 10min each side. My son starting sleeping through the night about 2 1/2mo. I had to try not to pick him up and just give him a pacifier when he woke up and lots of times he went back to sleep. Is this the only time he wakes up?
2007-02-23 12:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lil'Mama 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hes only two months old...of course he wants to be held! when he cries feed him on ONE side...as many minutes as you can get out of him...THEN change his diaper...this tends to wake up little babies...then feed him the other side and give the crib a try....NO baby likes their cribs...they all want to sleep in your arms ...so its up to you how much you want to fight with him over it...personally, as a working breastfeeding mother ...the only way i got any sleep was to co-sleep....i often dozed as the baby ate...talk about multi-tasking!
2007-02-23 11:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting him back in the bassinet and placing that in the crib for a week or so..... it maybe that he doesn't feel safe there yet.
2007-02-27 04:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by Yummy Mummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see its harder when your breastfeed to get them in their own crib my son did that then i had to go to formula because i wasnt eating enough to get proper nutrients and now he sleeps i his own room. maybe just before he goes to bed and during the night tyr t pump and give it to him through a bottle. its weird because my friend say a 5 month old girl she is still breastfeeding adn she can put her in her crib no problem. and it is proven boys crave to be held more and crave more attention while girls want to be independant
2007-02-23 11:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
have you tried a pacifier? it could be that he just wants to suck. also, instead of feeding him in your bed, try feeding him in a chair in his room.
2007-02-23 11:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋