Does anyone know any baby sleep centers in Cairns / Brisbane (Australia) that teach you settling of baby. My son is 7 weeks old and the only way he will settle is in my arms. Will not go to sleep any other way..... any advice on how i can change this????
He is like this in the car seat,,,,,,,at home,......in the pram......he just has to be held all the time or he will cry It is really doing my head in but i hate to see him cry....i let him cry for a little while but his face goes red and sounds like he is going to choke himself so i pick him up and cuddle him and happens all over again when i put him down. He is not hungry, or windy no dirty nappy.....just likes being in mums arms.....what can i do to fix this????
2007-12-19 23:53:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
how long is long enough to leave a baby crying?
2007-12-19 23:58:08 · update #1
wont doing this now make it harder for him to settle himself when he get older if i just hold him and rock him to sleep all the time?
2007-12-20 00:04:53 · update #2
My baby, (now 21) was like this, too. It was utterly, utterly exhausting. The only way I was able to sleep was to move to another bed, just with her, and let her suck on my baby finger all night long--it was the only way.
I had to laugh when you mentioned the baby sleep center, though! I would have taken every cent I had to have figured out what to do.
Eventually I did the "let her cry it out" thing which was AWFUL--for both of us. I regret doing it, but my sanity was at risk. He probably has colic, which peaks at around 6 weeks, but lasts (I hate to tell you this) about 3-4 months. It will get better, but in the meantime, don't try to do anything but take care of baby and take care of yourself. You WILL get though it, I promise. I'm saying a little prayer for you and baby right now.
2007-12-20 00:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by preciselyright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is get a clock that ticks and put that near his bed. This was it sounds like your heart beat and this could help. It worked with my two kids as they would not settle at first. Otherwise try putting music in his room. this will make it sound like you are still in the room and he is not alone. This is not uncommon for young children. If you keep going with your baby in your arms you will never get him out of the habbit. As for how long he should cry 5 mins is about the time. You should put him down, let him have a cry and then go back in settle him down and then once settled walk out and do it over again. He may take a few days to get the idea but then he knows that mummy is going to let me cry and that I have to deal with it. Another thing, my suggestion is that dont give him a bath just before going to bed. I found this actully woke them up and they wouldn't settle. Good luck and hope this works.
2007-12-20 08:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three boys and let me tell you there is no set answer. Every child is different. With my son Anthony he would just go right to sleep no if,and or buts about it but with my other two its a battle. You can let a child cry as long as it takes. I t actually helps develop there lungs. ( I've asked.) I usually go in about every 10 min and try to settle them down again. It's OK to let them cry, you just don't want them to feel abandoned. Try playing music while there in there bed it help. and stay strong it gets better. But remember everything you do sets a president for later on, so be careful
2007-12-20 00:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Genevieve P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to? Your son will not be this young again. If holding him all the time is a strain causing you to be unable to get other things taken care of, invest in a baby sling.
If you have concerns relating to his health, get him to a pediatrician. Otherwise, just hold him, cuddle him and love him.
He is only 7 weeks old, he spent 40 weeks presumably in your tummy being held by you. Give him time.
2007-12-20 00:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine wouldnt sleep if i wasnt holding him or he wasnt moving i kept him in a baby sling which lets you carry him while your hand are free. Or in a baby swing. I know its not advisable but he slept with me to I nursed him so when he woke up id just stick a breast in his mouth and we would both go back to sleep.
some times babies are just colicy or just need that extra attention. This early on you baby needs to learn that youll always be there for him, so hold him as much as he wants, thats whats important
A baby sling is a must have it relieves stress on your arms and back.
2007-12-20 00:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by loquitaamericana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He WILL sleep, you just have to let him cry a little bit. It won't hurt him.
2007-12-19 23:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋