One month old extremely attached

My one month old will only take contact naps and won’t stop crying when I put her down. Even when she’s passed out on my chest, she wakes up when I put her down. How am I supposed to get anything done around the house or shower / go to the bathroom when I can’t put her down? Any advice is welcome!

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I haven't dealt with this myself but I have heard that sleeping with their bassinet/crib sheet in your shirt will help because it gets your scent on it.

No advice at the moment because I’m going through the same thing 😭 The only thing I would suggest is a carrier if you have one? That’s the only way I get anything done but for the most part my arms remain hostage by my 5 week old

My 4 week old son is doing the same thing. He will not sleep in his crib at night. He sleeps in my bed and during the day in my arms

It’s just a phase, they’re still getting used to being out of the womb. My only advice is just to enjoy the contact naps for now! My 4 month old takes naps in his crib now and I honestly miss the snuggles even though it was impossible to get anything done

I tried warming up bassinet slightly with a heating pad while he eats and that helped a lot. Just dont make it to warm but a little warmth makes them think they are still being held especially if they are swaddled.

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