Infants Friend helped here! Also, baths where bub could kick her legs, taking her for walk in carrier, DH's jiggly knee, it was trial and error and some things worked some days but not the next. we got some relief using a dummy after about 6 weeks. it lasted til around 12 weeks here
It is really concerning when babies seem to be having so much difficulty. Nothing cuts through the new mum's psyche like their baby crying and not being able to soothe him/her. Most babies will have one time of the day or the night where they have a good sleep - at this age 3 hours is about as good as it gets - and another time of the day or the night when nothing you do seems to be right for them. Never be afraid to use breastfeeding as the first means (and the repeated means) of comforting your baby. Baby's are hungry for more than just food - they are hungry for you! They crave that connection to you! Slings are great. Many mothers find that changing their routine - having a bath at that time, or a massage helps change the dynamics. Or as the weather gets nicer and the days longer, go out for a walk in the pram or sling at this time.
The good news is - it gets better. It won't always be like this.
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