When will my baby sleep anywhere else but my carrier?

[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.