Sleep

My baby is 4 weeks old and the only way he falls asleep is when feeding off me. I can't get him to sleep any other way.

Am I over thinking this is an issue at such a young age or is this going to lead to a bad habit I will have to get him out of?

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It’s completely biologically normal, especially at 4 weeks. It’s only an issue if it’s an issue for you x

Completely normal. You are his/her safe space.

Tell u what I’m over …. People telling brand new mothers they are crating “bad habits” “rods for their own backs” or any other such comment - join the breastfeeding community on here my love it’s totally biologically normal way past this age. Do what feels right x

Esp UK and USA people are obsessed with separating young babies from
Mothers for sleep it’s 100% natural and normal for both baby & mother to be close and for you to respond to their needs you are building a secure stable brain

Hes only 4 weeks old! Everything is new to him still so he needs that comfort from you.

Same here, but my baby is 7 months 😂

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