So fed up

Baby only contact naps in a dark room. I'm so over it.

Why can't it be one or the other.
Nap in the dark OR contact nap.
Its not right, it's not healthy.

He's nearly 4 months and I've tried a few times to get him out if this habit but it never sticks!

I don't want this anymore. I dread EVERY nap. I love him and love being a mum during wake windows but when nap time rolls around I find myself regretting being a mum and I feel terrible for it, but I can't do this anymore hours on end in the dark every day for months on end. 😭😭😭

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.
Add a comment
Avatar

Try exposure naps in different spots. Drive around til he sleeps or bring him in the bedroom where the bassinet is and keep your hands on him until he falls asleep and then gently move away once u know he is sleeping.

Avatar

I'd try contact naps out and about. Baby carrier is great for this.

At 4 months they aren't necessarily in a routine so if they miss a nap/it gets delayed it's not that big a deal.

Avatar

Yes contact naps out and about put baby in sling and go for a walk. Our sling has been an absolute game changer we use it all the time and baby will sleep anywhere. X

Read more on Peanut

Trending

in our community

Advise on 3 month olds movements

Hey guys I need some advise is this normal behaviour for my 3 month old? She does this quite often, mainly in the day time. She frails her hands around a lot. I have no idea why she does that but she seems to be doing it more often than before. Please ignore the blanket it’s the only way we can keep her dummy in otherwise it will just keep falling out her mouth.

Avatar

3

Injections

My baby had his injections on Friday and since then he has been feeding less at night, he used to take a 120ml bottle no problem but now during the night he only takes about 80, he drinks 120 in the day per feed but it does take longer than it used to, should I be worried? He’s having wet nappies no problem.

Avatar

1

3

Toddler suddenly scared of room and waking during the night

My little girl will be 3 in July and suddenly night times have become an absolute battle. I can get her to go to sleep okay, however, for a week now she has woken up in the middle of the night absolutely screaming saying that it’s scary and refusing to go back to sleep without me staying in her room with her (which is not comfortable at 34 weeks pregnant on a make shift floor bed out of sofa cushions!) has anyone else’s little one gone through the same thing and does anyone have any tips on what stopped the night wakes for them?

Avatar

3

How is everyone survivigg ?

Mum of 2 . New born and toddler who does not go nursery full time. Partners gone back to work and I'm dreading having them alone with no sleep 😩. I am currently functioning on 2 hrs of sleep and have a toddler to get up tomorrow. Any advice please 😅

Avatar

9

Hitting😢

How are we teaching our one year olds not to hit? My son just turned a year old on May 26th and he’s recently been hitting anytime he gets upset. I’ve tried telling him no, saying ow, removing him from me for a few minutes, nothing is helping😒😒

Avatar

9

Please suggest something im running out of ideas!

Anyone else have an almost 3 month old that screams harshly for hours? Causes ruled out are colic and reflux. Doctor says infant dyschezia but symptoms do not happen during/before bowel movements and she passes stool without trying most of the time? Not sure if asking these things are allowed but im so stumped i dont know what to do. Thank you in advance.

Avatar

11

Read more on Peanut