Newborn not sleeping in cot

Any ideas now to get newborn to sleep in their cot? Been up 4 hours now trying to get her to sleep, she’s 14 days old.

My toddler will wake up soon and I’ve not slept at all 🤡

She sleeps in her cot for all naps during the day without issue just not at night time

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Have you tried warming the mattress slightly with a hot water bottle? (Obviously removing before you put baby in and checking it’s not left the space too hot)
Putting a muslin or T-shirt over the sheet that smells like you?
Are you putting her down in a deep sleep?
Tried swaddling?

Can you get a next to me so you can put a hand out to reassure her?

It's very normal for newborns not to want to sleep alone - look up 4th trimester - the easiest way for everyone to get more sleep is to bring her into bed with you. Appreciate not everyone feels comfortable with cosleeping, but if you follow safe sleep 7 it can be as safe as a cot! It honestly saved my sanity as my son was an awful sleeper. Best of luck x

we actually do have a next to me crib but I haven’t unzipped it so maybe I’ll unzip it for tonight and see if that’s helps - I was up until 5:30am with her this morning and my toddler woke up at 6am so not ideal!! X

ooh I’ve not tried any of this so I’ll give these ago tonight as well…. Thank you so much for the suggestions xx

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