my 3 week old daughter now has this problem where she will sleep soundly during the day and get up then be hungry and throw fits where she screams out and is crying for a long time. then she will fall asleep. and at night she is up often and is horribly fussy. [i think its the beginning of her getting her nights & days mixed up].. what can i do to get her to sleep like she does during the day at night and not so soundly during the day and to help with her fussyness??
2007-02-23 10:40:42 · 18 answers · asked by Michila Noell 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Welcome to motherhood!! For the first few months your baby will try everything to keep you up and at 'em at the least imaginable hours. Call your pediatrician if you feel the need, but chances are your daughter is just being a baby. Don't worry about her health too much. most kids are like this until they are at least six months old.
2007-02-23 10:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by ABC Puppy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
At 3 weeks she is way to young to be worrying about that. Its common for infants to have their days and nights confused but it will take time (like a good month) to get her on the right schedule, and she also has to be mentally able to differentiate between night and day.
Plus the fact that infants at 3 weeks old need to eat really often (every 2 hours for nursing mothers, every 4 approx. for formula)
She could have gas and over the counter infant gas drops do help but aside from that the best thing to do when she screams at 3 weeks old is just to pick her up and love her. If shes not hungry try and sooth her with a pacifier, a back rub, or carry her around in a sling and get a few household chores done until she falls back asleep.
Just 3 weeks ago she had never even felt a scratchy diaper, never seen a bright light, never heard a loud sound, was never hungry, was never cold, and was never alone. Give her some time to adjust ;)
2007-02-23 19:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by slawsayssss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really is not much you can do at this age. You are on her schedule now. The best advice I can give you is sleep when she sleeps so you don't get too worn down. After about 6 weeks of age she should start to get a little more regular. However , during the day never let her sleep more than 5 hours without waking her to feed her. At night if you get lucky enough to get her to sleep that long , let sleeping dogs lie. Don't worry it gets easier. My second slept through the night by 7 weeks old.... my first took 10 months and my 3rd still wakes up (she is 3). All babies are different , it will get easier and you will get use to it, just make sure you get some rest too.
2007-02-23 18:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is only three weeks old. Just keep feeding her and changing her at night. Dont turn many lights on, try to keep it dim during the night. During the day, try not to let her sleep for more then 3 hours at a time. Wake her up, play with her, snuggler her. Also, is she gassy? make sure she is burped well enough too. If she keeps doing this even though you have tried pretty much everything, talk with your childs doctor, or call him/her now.
Also, is she warm enough but not too warm?
2007-02-23 18:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by asimpledork 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is part of being a mother. Sounds like she may have colic. All the crying for long periods of time. Does it seem that she has gas or is constipated? you can get infant gas drops and for constipation put a little kayro syrup in her bottle. I think every baby goes thru this. Is she on formula? Soemtimes the iron is hard on their tummies. You can also give her gripe water. You'll be lucky if she sleeps all night before 12 months.
2007-02-23 18:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 3 weeks old, your daughter's sleeping pattern is not established yet. If you do notice, you will see that her sleeping pattern now is likely to be the same when she was still in the womb. As she grows older, her body and mind will slowly adapt to her surroundings and will her 'clock' will automatically set itself.
Meanwhile, try to provide a soothing environment around her when you're trying to get her to sleep, eg soft lights, slow music (lullabies may help) or even give a soft massage (concentrate on her feet).
Hope this helps!
2007-02-23 18:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Working Mum-of-Two 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thing,my babygirl is now 6 mo. she no longer has that problem,she may wake up occasionally 3 in the morning,I change her,feed her,and she goes back to sleep.Now you may want to choose the toys you stick on cribs,you can sit on the bassanet too,it sings lullaby's,has lights all aroud,and the toys move inside of it,it may help but you're still probably gonna have a rough time,she will have to get older to get adjusting to knowing her day and nights.
2007-02-23 19:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by TH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try keeping her up a little more in the day I know she wants to sleep but try playing with her and entertaining her and keep her up a little later then you would normally for her bed time and bath her and feed her rock her. It is hard because most babys just dont sleep at night good luck and remember it goes by fast.
2007-02-23 18:51:46 · answer #8 · answered by Beautiful Dreamer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't have a baby w/ sleeping problems, you have newborn lol. she probably is getting days and nights mixed up. all you can do is do the best to keep er up during the day and give her the least stimulationa at night, at 3 weeks old there isn't a whloe lot you can do yet, they are still trying to get used to being out of your bellly.
2007-02-24 02:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by medleyc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 week olds don't sleep through the night. My daughter didn't sleep through th night until she was 3 months old. And for a baby, "through the night" is something like 5 hours. Go to babycenter.com for sleep info.
2007-02-23 18:46:49 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋