When will my baby sleep anywhere else but my carrier?

[Loveinamist]

Babywearers please help!

I love wearing my baby (now 6 weeks and 5 days old) but at the moment the carrier is the only place he will sleep in the day. At night (about 2am!) he will drop off the boob and go to sleep in bed with us for about 6-7 hours with one break for a feed (we co-sleep) But in the daytime I have never seen him drop off to sleep anywhere but in the carrier (close parent carrier) or the carseat in the car. I am happy with him having his day naps in the carrier for now, and for as long as he needs, as I know it is the closest thing he can get to the womb but I just wanted to know if there were any other mums who have experienced this and when did their babies sleep in other places?

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

I had a baby who would sleep in the carrier, the pushchair, the car, or co-sleep.

I have a 3-year-old who still likes to co-sleep - but has been going to sleep in his bed alone on and off for over 8 months now. After about 10m I could pat him to sleep, but I never really pushed the issue as I was happy to have my cuddles at night. In the day, I went for the pushchair as much as possible and timed our outings so he'd fall asleep in the chair on the way home.

[Swoop]

Hi poppyfairy,

Myy DD wouldn't sleep anywhere but on me during the day until 12 weeks old. Every so often I'd try her in the pram and she'd wail to go to sleep so I'd take her out and walk home wearing a contented sleepy baby. At 12 weeks on the dot (and just after I'd traded bassinet for seat in her pram - may or may not be significant...) she happily fell asleep in her pram.

I think some babies just need that 4th trimester more than others

[MantaRay]

It's very normal for a baby to want to be held and close to mum all the time. It's a big world outside the womb and it takes some getting used to. I think you are doing a fantastic job, recognising this and giving your little one what he needs. It is a very tiring time for a new mum, but it does get easier. From about the 8 - 12 week mark (although I hate putting time frames on things as all babies are different), babies start to become more alert and gradually more independent. In the meantime, it can help just to know that looking after this baby is your "job" for now, and everything else can wait.

Keep up the great work hun.