2AM and your baby is crying.

All needs have been met. He’s 2 weeks old.
Do you pick him up and hold him til he sleeps or let him cry as to “regulate himself.” Dad seems to think he has to cry it out at 2AM verses him being picked up.

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He’s 2 weeks old. It actually blows my mind that anyone would think that leaving him to cry is the answer.

He is so tiny, please do not let your babies cry it out omg.
They can’t regulate themselves and just want to be held and feel safe..

A man saying this about a 2 week old would be a red flag for me. Of course you can’t leave a 2 week old to cry, feels like it shouldn’t need to be explained to an adult

Wtf cio is soooo bad at any age

Once baby gets a little older you can start letting them cry a little at a time to avoid crying to be held. But 2 weeks old is definitely way to early. Babies dont sleep through the night at 2 weeks old

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Just needing some support 😬

My twins were 6 weeks early and currently 5 months gestational. Due to their size they are considered “severe malnutrition” so I’m having to feed (formula) every 3 hours still. I know they need it so of course I will do it but this momma needs some sleep. I just feel like a bad mom and super selfish that I complain about wanting sleep when my babies need me

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Post-nap and lunch, she’s ready to go and there’s pretty much no danger of her falling asleep. I’ve even had her out until 5:30/6pm without any issues. But soooo many of the mum meet ups or activities are in the mornings, so I feel like I’m in the minority.

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