Naps

Hi everyone! 9 week old will only nap in a completely dark room with white noise. Anyone else?

Any tips of getting him to nap anywhere else? Makes leaving the house very difficult.

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Have you tried wearing him? This is my favorite way to get my baby to sleep fully

I found that using this one app helps find the exact window of when my baby is most tired before she gets overtired. And when she’s overtired she is like your baby where everything needs to be perfect otherwise she’s picky. I’m using Napper.

I should add I have a 9 week old almost 10 week old

They go through a mental growth spurt at this age (mine is 9 weeks yesterday)
Everything is overstimulating so napping anywhere is hit or miss 🤪 just stick with it and they’ll get better. Be intentional about one nap a day somewhere other than there with expectations it won’t work lol

Surprisingly he sleeps best in the crib in a swaddle. When I wear him he will get 30 mins max 🫠 I’ve noticed when he’s overstimulated it’s the absolute worst. He will be 10 weeks on Thursday. Good to know it gets better 🙂

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Soft wrap carrier has been a life saver, she falls right asleep!

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