Anyone else having trouble getting their baby to settle?
Just as we're starting to solve the difficulties with b/f a new problem arises... we cant get him to sleep between feeds
Alex is now 14 days old, and tends to feed every 2.5 - 3 hours, it can take up to 10 mins to burp him sometimes longer, then he has a nappy change. We tired some cuddle/play time so he really is tired before putting him down but it hasnt helped. Hes such a wriggler he breaks free of swaddle robes or swaddling him in a blanket so thats not helping much either - the only time he seems to settle is being held upright on one of us (not good I know) but everytime you put him down he just starts again. Its only been the last couple of days hes had this many problems sleeping, I'm so confused not to menton tired as I cant get any naps when I dont know if he will settle or not?
Anyone else having/had the same problems?
Nic and Alex 14 days
Alex is now 14 days old, and tends to feed every 2.5 - 3 hours, it can take up to 10 mins to burp him sometimes longer, then he has a nappy change. We tired some cuddle/play time so he really is tired before putting him down but it hasnt helped. Hes such a wriggler he breaks free of swaddle robes or swaddling him in a blanket so thats not helping much either - the only time he seems to settle is being held upright on one of us (not good I know) but everytime you put him down he just starts again. Its only been the last couple of days hes had this many problems sleeping, I'm so confused not to menton tired as I cant get any naps when I dont know if he will settle or not?
Anyone else having/had the same problems?
Nic and Alex 14 days
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[Modified by: broodybabe on June 27, 2010 06:44 PM]
Try a nappy change, then a nice bath, then feed him, that should settle him a bit more.
Also, inbetween feeds, if he seems to want more milk, give him cooled boiled water, as he's probably thirsty and not hungry.
I hope I've helped, and good luck, I'm definitely beginning to get stressed because of the heat.
xxx
Anyone any idea when they do settle more or is it just a wait and see thing??