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sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
so, I already have an issue with my older son - who won't sleep in his bed...and now my newborn won't sleep in his bassinet.
he cries if he is put in there after a feeding. Even swaddling and a paci does not work..he just is most content in my arms. I transfer him when he is knocked out, but he seems to notice and awaken.
I absolutely couldn't CIO at this age..I think I'd cry my eyes out.
this is all partially my fault....I just love babies and can't put them down.
Any tips??
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Posted 4/7/11 7:06 PM  |
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evnme
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
we have the same issue w dd. she sleeps in the bouncy seat w the vibtation setting on.
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| Posted 4/7/11 7:13 PM |
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kiwi86
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
DS wouldn't sleep in the bassinet from day one. He doesn't like being flat so he has been sleeping in the Fisher Price Rock n Sleeper. It's a miracle worker for us!
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| Posted 4/7/11 7:14 PM |
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KennysMommy
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Danielle
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
First of all, it's wonderful you are holding your baby so much. This is not your fault! DS never slept anywhere but our arms for the first 6 weeks.  I finally resigned to letting him sleep on his belly and it worked miracles! Everyone will have advice on here so this is a great place to ask for help! Just know, you're not alone!
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| Posted 4/7/11 7:17 PM |
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A3CM
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
my kids LOVED the swing and the bouncy seats and both were belly sleepers if they werent swaddled
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| Posted 4/7/11 7:43 PM |
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SpencersMommy
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Melanie
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
Same thing with DS#1. He slept in the bouncy seat a lot!!! DS#2 loves the fisher price rock and play
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| Posted 4/7/11 7:52 PM |
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springsandra
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Sandra
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
Posted by kiwi86
DS wouldn't sleep in the bassinet from day one. He doesn't like being flat so he has been sleeping in the Fisher Price Rock n Sleeper. It's a miracle worker for us!
Same here. We still can't get DD to sleep on a flat surface (although on the weekends, I've been successful getting her to sleep in our bed when I hold her legs still) and she's 3 months old. But she sleeps great in the FP rocker since she can't kick her legs and keep herself awake in there. We really love having her next to the bed so it's super convenient.
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| Posted 4/7/11 8:16 PM |
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KNic19
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Kim
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
We are using the pack and play as a bassinet, and DS goes down fine at about 11:30 when we go to bed, but then after the 2am feeding it just won't happen. If DH is off the next day, he'll go play video games and DS will sleep on his chest  . If DH has work in the morning I'll go downstairs and try the swing and/or the Fisher Price Rock and Play if I'm really tired myself. Otherwise I'll sit and hold him. I can't help it. I really do love holding him, so I don't really mind.
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| Posted 4/7/11 8:33 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
Maybe try to find something else that works. A swing or a bouncy seat??
I held my DD ALL. DAY. LONG. when she was first born so I know where you are coming from. Its so hard to put then down
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| Posted 4/7/11 8:59 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Scott
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Re: sleeping help for newborn - he won't stay in bassinet!
Sophia slept in her swing for the first three months. She would not sleep in the bassinet.
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