Hey EJE

Hope things are going a little better.

5 weeks is a 'growth spurt' time...and as a result you get a baby that is a little more unsettled and grumpy.

A 'growth spurt' is not just physical but mental. The world is opening up to them a bit more (well...their senses are taking more of it in)...and initially that it is a bit scary for them...and they need lots of comforting.

The good news is...IT WILL PASS!!! And soon your little one will settle again (until the next growth spurt!). Do what you need to do to help him sleep! Don't worry about starting bad habits...he is too young to learn them yet! You need to worry about that once he is over 6 months. Just aim to get through a day at a time at the moment.

One thing to watch out for is that your little one is not getting too over tired. Ideally, his awake time should only be about 1-1.5 hours in between feeds. I know with Felix, we were initially keeping him awake longer...and the more tired he got, the more he didn't sleep!

Maybe also slightly raise the bassinette...put a towel under the mattress so that if he has a little bit of reflux when he's lying down, it won't be so bad.

Just remember...it will get easier! Take care!