Ella also had an 'evil hour' around 5pm at that age too for a bit. We managed to solve it quickly with giving her a soothing bath with a massage using lavendar and camemile cream, quiet music in background and lower lights.
During the day we also started a firm routine of feed, activity (like tummy time, under her playgym, singing and toys etc...) then as soon as we'd glimps a yawn, jerky movement or eye rub our 'sleep routine' would begin with going into Ella's room, have a quiet cuddle in her rocking chair, have her sleeping music playing, blinds closed.... After 5-10 mins of settling down i'd wrap her tightly in her cot, dummy in - say something like have a lovely sleep sweetheart...see you later - and walk out. We did the same thing each time and very quickly Ella seemed to understand it was sleeping time when we entered her room and the blinds closed/music on...
It really was something that worked for us - each baby is different though and it does take a bit of time to figure out what will suit you and your little one. I really hope things get a bit easier soon
6 weeks - bollocks! I suppose you get to hear from EVERYONE in the world how their baby slept through the night from birth, blah, blah.
Mitchell was just terrible, it was heartbreaking not knowing how to "fix" him. If you can get a friend to come over and take bubs for a walk for an hour whilst you SLEEP. Keep trying different things and just know that you will get through this.
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