How do I get a velcro/high needs baby drowsy but awake at bedtime?

At 11 weeks it would be way too soon for any of that, honestly. And if you truly have a Velcro/high needs baby I highly doubt drowsy but awake will work for them (it doesn’t work for most babies). I’m not trying to be a downer at all! But what you’re experiencing is very, very normal.

Drowsy but awake is such bullshit.

They don't know you are separate people yet so completely normal to need your support to fall asleep/want to be close to you.

Self soothing is a term created by sleep consultants to make you think comforting your child isn't normal so you pay them to help "fix" it.

Keep doing what you are doing as it builds strong attachment. The stronger attachment a child has the more independent they become.

I have a velcro baby and she's 8 months old. Drowsy but awake has never worked for us

My advice would be to not get too fixated on drowsy but awake. It's seems to be pushed as the thing to do but actually if your baby doesn't have a pretty relaxed temperament they probably won't tolerate it. I discovered the hard way that my baby was having none of it. A lot less stress when I accepted that! But hey give it a try maybe you'll have better luck!

Thank you all, I feel so much better ❤️
I was just concerned because babies form habits after 3 months. I was getting worried I only have a week to fix this.

I lay with my daughter when she falls asleep now and she's almost 4. They are only young for so long. Enjoy it!