I’m exhausted. Does any one have tips on getting baby to sleep for long?
Does any one have sleep figured out? 11 weeks and contact naps are the only thing that makes my baby sleep for longer than 30 mins. Even at night, he wakes like every hour, max an hour 30 mins and wants to feed.
I kinda felt we’d be past this stage by now. I did not mentally prepare for this. The 30 mins nap obviously aren’t enough and he gets visibly exhausted so I give in and do the contact nap.
Now I’m wondering how long will this last for?
Any one with ideas on how to make this better?
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I honestly had this issue but started crib training naps earlier! At 8 weeksI would soothe put down until she finished 90 min nap windiw. It was hell for a week but after it’s been mostly a breeze just have to get through the rough part with consistency and patience
Trust me use the NAPPER app. It worked wonders with my first and I’m using it now with my also 11 week old and she sleeps great through all her naps. It basically tells you a schedule for them and it helps to keep track the naps before they get too over tired
Have you tried wrapping him sometimes it works for my son just a suggestion
Use the wake windows to make sure he’s tired! Play with him, show him some colorful toys and books, maybe even sing some songs and do tummy time. Once he is showing hunger cues, feed him, burp him and swaddle him! When I put my baby down I make sure he can see me until he falls asleep (either in the bassinet or the crib) he just likes to know that he’s not alone, then he’ll sleep so well!
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