He is so new to the world, the little guy is still adjusting. Have you tried sleeping somewhere else? Some things that worked for me were going for a walk in the pram at sleep time, my girls both love sleeping in the pram, or a HAB/Close carrier or similar wrap carrier was also great, my girls both loved sleeping in that.
Sometimes a bath before sleep helps too.
And one other thing. Maybe he doesn't like the wrapping? If he sleeps 6 hours overnight in a sleeping bag, maybe try the bag during the day too? Might be worth a shot.
The first few moths are such a challenging time while you are working each other out. Hang in there, it does get easier.
I am sure you are taking wonderful care of him. The warmth and care you have for him comes across in your post, you are doing a great job. ok? x
Thank you for your kind responses. It is sure the hardest & best job I have ever had....if you can call it a job!
I have a carrier but it is like a Baby Bjorn but Fisher Price brand (someone gave it to us). It is good to take him out when walking but no good around the house. I am going to look at slings on the weekend - I think I definitely need one just to give me some freedom.
We like to go walking with the pram but it doesn't always settle him & this week it has been raining a lot... don't like walking in my area in the wet as when I was pregnant I slipped over twice (very hilly & no footpaths).
I keep in mind that he is only 39 days old - that is not very much time to work out what is going on in this new world he is a part of.
Check out the wrap style carriers. They hold the baby close and make them feel cosy supported and close to mum, they also leave you hands free, i found i didn't have as much freedom with a sling.
I suggest a sling as well. DD1 was exactly the same so with DD2 we kept her in a sling for the first 12 weeks or so except at night and she was much more settled. I used to also have a nap during the day with her on my bed. I would put pillows around her in the bed and then sleep with my hand resting on her tummy. We both got really good sleeps and I wasn't worried about her ending up with a pillow on her head or under the blankets or me squashing her.
Have you tried sleeping somewhere else? Some things that worked for me were going for a walk in the pram at sleep time, my girls both love sleeping in the pram, or a HAB/Close carrier or similar wrap carrier was also great, my girls both loved sleeping in that.
Might be worth a shot.
The warmth and care you have for him comes across in your post, you are doing a great job. ok? x
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