Sleeping Issues for Infants

I would try a baby swing if you do not have one already. Another thing to try is a boppy vibrating seat. they have belts on them so you can strap them in. They make different noises such as the heartbeat or the ocean. They are $50 but they are worth it. It helped when my son was that age. Once they fall asleep soundly put him in the crib. He needs to learn how to fall asleep on his own and it sounds like you need some sleep.

Hi, when my boys were infants they were terrible sleepers. In fact
Most of my friends couldn't believe I wanted a 2nd child after
They saw how difficult my 1st was. He didn't sleep thru the night until
Almost 8 months and always had to be rocked to sleep. I tried every trick
In the book. From a stuffed animal that simulated the mothers heartbeat
To putting a small camisole of mine in the crib so he could "smell" me.
Most things worked but were shorted lived as he was so smart he soon figured
Out it really wasn't me. I finally after after a year and a half of
Rocking him to sleep (yes I was insane) bought a book called How to Solve Your
Childs Sleep Problems (or something to that effect) I follwed the scenario
And within a week he was putting himself to sleep no problem. Now, you have a
2 month old which I feel is a little too young to do this with. In my eyes when
They are that young you can't spoil them enough - afterall they are only young once!
I hope my advice helps you in some small way. Take care and enjoy your little ones!
:)

It might be the warmth? Make sure the crib, or wherever you're laying him, is warm, so that its not a cold shock when laying him down. I read about a mattress vibrator (invented for colicky babies), if he likes the constant movement. He's too young for sleeping with one of your 'smelly' t-shirts, but I've heard some moms say the hang it from the top railing. Good luck!!!

Rock him/hold him til he's sleeping then master the fine art of lying him down without waking him up. Swaddling will help him feel secure and snug. His crib may seem humongus to him, so put him in cradle, bassinet, or pack & play. He's too little to be concerned with "bad habits" or "spoiling" right now. If he likes to fall asleep in a bouncy chair or swing, let him. I am of the opinion "never wake a sleeping baby"!

My daughter was the same way, and I found that if I transitioned her from cradled in my arms to up on my shoulder (after asleep), waited about 5-10 minutes and then laid her down, she would be fine. I have no idea how or why it worked, but it did.

There was also a great article on Dr. Sears website about this - you might look for it.

HTH,

C.

Bring him in bed with you and cuddle with him. Also you can nurse him while you sleep. It's wonderful. The best thing in the world aside from waking up next to your significant other is waking up between your partner and child, with you baby smiling up at you. It makes waking up early so worth it. Also if you need a break for your arms during the day try a Moby wrap. Good luck!

I know this is not what you are looking for but I just put my baby on the school bus and am sitting in my quiet lonely house so maybe I'm feeling a little nostalgic for the baby days. Hold him. He will be grown and gone before you realize and you might just wish you had that back. He's 2 months old and won't need to be held forever so if you can spare the time enjoy it while you can.

Hi, M.:

If you are working, when do you hold your baby?

Just want to know. D.

My son is almost 3 months old. The first month, he would start out sleeping in a cradle (after I rocked/bounced him to sleep). And partway through the night was moved to his bouncy seat (on vibrate), because he was having trouble with reflux. It helped him to sit up. At this point he was swaddled. Then we ended up getting him to sleep in the cradle again about a month later. Now we're back to him sleeping sitting up, but this time in his car seat. He would give us a 6 hour stretch between feedings in his car seat, so that's where he is for now. My doctor said a lot of parents do that for the first 3 months. Since he is my second son, I need the sleep. No time for mommy naps this time. We do plan on moving him into his room in his crib soon. Hopefully, that goes well. My advice is do what you need to do to get some sleep. Some people have their infants sleep in a swing. When I had my first son, I was all about doing things "right" or "perfect." Now I know that every habit can be broken (even if it is hard, it's possible). So, do what you need to do. We bounce my son to sleep by us sitting on a large exercise ball (saves my back) and then we put him in the car seat. He sleeps well in there because it's cozy, I think. Best wishes on finding what works for you!