what you're going through sounds completely normal! Especially around this time they go through the 6 week growth spurt and there can be a lot of fussiness, (a big time where a lot of mums wean because they think it's their milk)! Hang in there, you're doing a great job. A baby hammock was my lifesaver, he just loves being rocked to sleep in it, and the best part is that it was hands free and they don't grow out of it as quickly as a swing. Also slings are really helpful too for when bub wants to be on you all the time. It really doesn't last long hun, before you know it your baby will be growing up before your eyes and no longer wanting to be held. Enjoy it while you can I say lol! Remember when it gets tough that "this too shall pass". Just listen to your baby's cues and respond to her needs and you'll do just fine, they're very smart in knowing just what they want! All the best, I dealt with a very colicky crying baby for months on end and I know the feeling like it was yesterday!
It's really normal lol - you're not doing anything wrong. I'd put her straight in the sling if that helps. Best to avoid overtiredness if you can. It's ok if she only sleeps in there during the day - dont' worry about bad habits, etc, etc. Will all work itself out in time.
The ergo is quite good, but you need to also buy the infant insert at this age. The manduca, beco or olives&applesauce carriers are all very similar, but can be used from newborns (there are different models sometimes, so you might need to confirm this when you're buying).
You may also want to look at a hammock, some mums swear by them.Trish sells them
Thanks guys, looks like shes decided if it isnt on me at least during the day she isnt interested. Shes in the sling now sucking her dummy.
Thanks for the reassurance, I was worried about bad habits I keep getting told by people around me that I'm spoiling her, but she genuinly seems to want to be with me. DH who is home from work has tried but she wont have a bar of him LOL so it isnt just a picking up and being held by anyone thing. Bassinette didnt work btw LOL She does seem to sleep at night but not without protest, I'm trying to get most of her sleep in at night.
Baby Hammock sounds interesting, where can I get them from? also any one used fisher price my lil lamb swing?
Last edited by Lolpigs; December 19th, 2011 at 04:46 PM.
what you're going through sounds completely normal! Especially around this time they go through the 6 week growth spurt and there can be a lot of fussiness, (a big time where a lot of mums wean because they think it's their milk)! Hang in there, you're doing a great job. A baby hammock was my lifesaver, he just loves being rocked to sleep in it, and the best part is that it was hands free and they don't grow out of it as quickly as a swing. Also slings are really helpful too for when bub wants to be on you all the time. It really doesn't last long hun, before you know it your baby will be growing up before your eyes and no longer wanting to be held. Enjoy it while you can I say lol! Remember when it gets tough that "this too shall pass". Just listen to your baby's cues and respond to her needs and you'll do just fine, they're very smart in knowing just what they want! All the best, I dealt with a very colicky crying baby for months on end and I know the feeling like it was yesterday!
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