My baby wants to be carried around all the time....?

Question

My precious bundle is 7 weeks old. Suddenly he wants to be held or carried all the time!

I'm worried about how he'll adjust when I return to work.

Any advice?

Answer 1

7 weeks old- this baby should be carried around. This is not unusual. The child is still bonding with the mother during this time and will continue to bond with anyone who holds and cuddles and shows the child love and comfort. This child has enormous needs right now and being close is the main one. Please don't fret about carrying the baby. This is essential to the development and emotional growth of your. I know you will have to return to work, but you must find some support who will continue nourish your child emotionally. Remember - your baby is only weeks out of the womb where it was warm, secure, safe. Now the child is in the open world and would definitely feel some insecurity. Try wrapping the baby snugly (not tight) in his blanket when putting him to sleep.

Answer 2

Don't worry! My baby was like this up until 2 1/2 to 3 months. As she got older she became more independent. Of course I can't leave the room without her yelling for me sometimes, but she will sit alone and she is now 7 months. People are probably telling you that you are going to spoil him and he'll want to be held all the time. Remember that you can't spoil them the first 6 months... So don't worry my needy baby is now an independent crawler and pulling herself up.

If you're placing him in daycare he may enjoy the other babies so the transition might be a good one. My baby loves her time with the babies in there. On my days off I usually take her there for about 3 hours and sit with her. Congrats on your newborn!

Answer 3

Hi Lucky, at this stage your baby really needs you. you cannot spoil a baby at this age and you will be making a rod for your own back if you do ignore your baby. It will interfere with the bonding between you and your child, now and in their teenage years. My daughter is doing a childcare course at the moment and the latest studies show that the baby is actually in pain when it cries. They have no other way to communicate, remember? All the best, ignore this trash about letting the baby cry, strengthening it lungs, it won't give you a break, it will put you on edge, and your baby will be in pain. Worry about returning to work when you have to- do you have to? You miss so much of their growing and changing. All the best. Mother of five

Answer 4

When are you returning to work?
At this stage, your bub will prob adjust quite easily to someone else holding/carrying.
Around the 12 month stage, they classically get seperation anxiety and departures are quite difficult.

My bub (now 16 months) was very clingy at this stage, so I got a sling and just carried her around everywhere. We figured there was nothing wrong in giving a 7 week old attention when she wanted. Too early to tell longterm completly, but our 16 month old is a very happy, confident little girl.

Answer 5

I think at 7 weeks, it's still okay to hold them as much as possible, ESPECIALLY since you ARE going back to work. While you are at work and your baby is in someone else's care for the day, you will be missing out on so much, holding your baby mostly. At this age, babies still need that extreme comfort that only being held can provide. There ARE certain times when you can't hold your baby; When you are in the shower, while you are at a hot stove, while you are doing other things that require both hands. Use that time to allow your baby to have 'alone' time.
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It is IMPOSSIBLE to spoil a 7 weeks old baby!!! Please don't play into all that hoop la!!

Answer 6

it is not really ok to let babies cry at that young of an age. obviously they will cry some but at that age he should not be left to cry it out. my baby is like that. a swing works wonders for my baby. start taking him to spend some time with the caretaker that you plan on using when you return to work. i have always heard that you can't spoil a baby until he is at least 6 months old.

Answer 7

Honey..Your precious baby is only 7weeks old I say hold him/her as much as you possibly can.Trust me they grow up far to fast and you should treasure all the time you can when they are little..Good Luck & Best Wishes..

Answer 8

I don't think it's a bad thing to carry around a baby this young. To make it easier, you might want to invest in a baby carrier so you can "wear" him. This way, your hands will be free to get your things done.

Answer 9

my advice,u dont need to carry him ALL the time. he will be spoiled someday. but don't abandon him afterall. it's ok to let him cry a little bit. it's an exercise for him too. he'll get used to it eventually. let him play in the craddle.

Answer 10

its okay to let him cry sometimes. You can't start giving in now or this child will run your life forever. You're the adult and parent you need to be firm. I know its hard, but it'll be hard for a shorter peroid of time, then if you pick him up every cry.