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My 5 week old is always up from 1am every hour grunting and squeaking and just won’t sleep. I end up having to bring him with me and I’m worried I’m creating a rod for my own back. I’m exhausted. First half of the night he’s okish. But from 1/2 it’s absolute hell. He farts a lot then as well but I just dunno what to do. Last night was the worst it’s been.

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Sounds like he has alot of trapped wind keeping him awake/ abit uncomfortable.. have you got a small sound machine and night light kinda thing? Maybe some infancol drops too if formula fed to help ? X

He’s only 5 weeks old so he’ll still be adjusting to being outside of your body. With you saying he farts a lot, he may be struggling to get his wind up. I used to use infacol before a feed and it seemed to help loads. The first few weeks are always the hardest. If bringing him into sleep with you helps him sleep and it means you get some sleep too. Then do it! That’s what I did with my little one. She’s 6 now and in her own bed so don’t worry too much about making a rod for your own back. He probably feels more comfortable being near his mum! Sending lots of love because the first few weeks are always the hardest but things will get better! You are doing amazing ❤️

Got all of that. Everyone keeps saying it’s normal at this stage but surely not this is exhausting x

It's really really normal, doesn't make it any easier! Safe co sleeping is the best way for you to both get rest. You're not making a rod for your own back, you're providing comfort to your newborn and ensuring you get enough sleep to function.

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