two month old never naps...?

Question

And sleeps horribly. She has reflux and is somewhat fussy, which doesn't at all help the situation. Now that she is old enough we are trying to help her establish a routine. We've read "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby" and am following her cues, soothing her gently and laying her down when tired (We try often, at least twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon, and then at bedtime). While she'll sleep with us holding her briefly, she awakens within minutes of being placed in the crib. She gets more tired throughout the day and crankier as any infant would be. We swaddle her, move her, even drive her in her carseat as a last ditch effort. At night she only lasts two hours max, before she's normally awake again. (She fidgets all night long). Our baby eats well....3 to 4 ounces every three hours or so. What else should we be doing? We try to put her down while drowsy, but sometimes use a pacifier to help....she cries when it falls out, so we don't like to use it.

We take her both to a pediatrician and to a gastroenterologist. Both have recommended getting her on a sleeping routine but I need constructive suggestions about how to work on this. Thank you!

Answer 1

Go to a doctor, asap!

Answer 2

I had the same problem with my firstborn. The answer is to be consistent. I can't stress this enough.

Your baby needs to sleep in her crib, only her crib. If you let her sleep with you, or rock her to sleep, or take her for a car ride, etc. she will decide which one she wants and she'll learn that if she cries long and loud enough she will get her way. She must learn now that she must sleep only in her crib. She's 2 months old now, she no longer has to sleep with her parents.

Put her to bed in as much routine as you can. Same time every day. Change diaper first, sing her a little song if you like, give her a kiss, dim the lights. Whatever you do, do it every time. Teach your partner to do the same thing.

When you put her down, if she resists, let her cry. It's really hard at first to hear the baby crying. She will fall asleep from exhaustion. Don't worry. After a few days, she'll realize you mean business. You must teach her in a gentle way, even at 2 months of age, who is boss. Otherwise she will be running your life. If she wakes after an hour or two, and you know she needs more sleep, check her diaper, then put her down again. If she cries, let her cry. She won't die crying. You must not run in and pick her up. If you do, she will soon have you wrapped around her lttle finger.

You must be consistent. I guarantee this will work. You must be brave. Many babies will wake up every hour or two (all 3 of mine did), usually they just want reassurance that Mommy or Daddy is there. So just speak to her gently, rub her back for a minute, then leave the room. Again, if she cries, let her cry.

Good luck. I would love to know how you make out.

Answer 3

She needs to just fall asleep on her own, don't pick her up every time she makes a noise or a whimper. She will fall sleep. She isn't getting enough sleep at all. It is hard not to get her but it is best. She will cry herself to sleep. Sometimes my little girl get so fussy I can't figure out what she wants when all she really wants is to just be put down to sleep. I noticed she usually whines and tries to suck her hand when she is tired. She like to tuck her head under my arm and breast to fall asleep. But my girl wants to lay in the boppy to fall asleep, she doesn't want to be held. Once I know she is sound asleep (about 15 to 20 minutes) I put her too bed. Try it and if you have anymore problems please contact me.

Answer 4

My daughter wont nap except she is jus too drained to stay unsleeping. She additionally wakes at evening and doesnt opt for to sleep for too long. She did sleep for 7 hours, yet i think of that she merely has an energetic concepts and ought to be in touch in each thing. Its a nightmare as i cant get something achieved. She could nap finally. Its quite difficult artwork, im sorry I have no suggestion for you merely recognize that your no longer on my own. no longer all infants sleep each and all the time. Lily merely needs in on each thing!

Answer 5

my newborn had Gerd, just a more severe case of reflux. he also wouldnt go to sleep. i would have him sleep in his baby swing. the rocking motion helps put them to sleep and the upright postion helps for reflux. also my son would never go on his belly (for tummy time). also you can try those gas drops, it also helped. also is your daughter taking anything for the reflux, if not you should ask about reglan, and if that doesnt work there are other meds i just cant think of the names that will help a lot for the reflux. by the way my son is 10 months and still has it. and pacifiers are said to help for sids, something about they dont sleep as deeply.

Answer 6

yes hospital, now!