Baby won't be put down. Like at all. Help!

[Anonymous]

I had one of those babies.

I agree on cosleeping, if you are amenable to the idea. Also, get a copy of The Happiest Baby on the Block. Lots of useful techniques for fussy babies.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I had a baby like that, too. DH and I slept in shifts as well until he had to return to work and actually hired a babysitter just to sit in our living room and hold DS so I could nap in the afternoons!

This phase passes if the baby is feeling okay (not arching his back or pulling up his legs which are signs of stomach pain). If it is reflux or colic, speak to your pediatrician.

[Anonymous]

What are you trying to put him down in? Have you tried the swing, a rock n play, a bouncer, a car seat??

Mine would only sleep in the swing

[Anonymous]

Put him down. He will learn.

[Anonymous]

Probiotics. Probiotics. Probiotics. Seriously, just try it. It is harmless and in my case did wonders. I literally cried the first time I was able to lay my son down to change him and he focused on a toy and didn't scream. I totally disagree that a screaming baby is normal. I swear by the idea that in the case of my two, their little systems just weren't up to speed yet and they needed some help to develop. Digestion...which sounds timing wise exactly what happened with my son, was painful. It was heartbreaking. He was able to be a normal baby. By contrast my daughter showed the same signs so was on probiotics from week one. She's had a much more comfortable time with things.

If you aren't sold on it, two things: 85% of your immune system is in your digestive tract so if there is no change in mood you are still helping protect them. Second, no negative effects have ever been attributed to probiotics so why not try.

IMO if you try give it a double dose the first two or three days and wait a week before deciding. Also, I prefer the powder at whole foods--the expensive one, can't remember the brand--the liquid one didn't work for my babies. I pump a few ounces and my husband gives a bottle. Good bonding time for him.

No idea why docs aren't recommending this before going to prescriptions. Research is being done now that indicates strongly that it works.

[Anonymous]

Set that swing on high.

See here:

http://www.troublesometots.com/the-ultimate-baby-swing-sleep-guide-for-swing-hating-babies/

[Anonymous]

Sorry, OP. You got one of those babies. We got one, too. They will drive you nuts trying to get back to some kind of sane way of living, but alas, it could take 2+ years.

[Anonymous]

My DD was like that until we gave her a pacifier. Then she was able to self-soothe and didn't need to be held all the time, although she still needed to be swaddled to sleep on her back in the crib.

Also recommend Happiest Baby on the Block and the Rock n Play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Set that swing on high.

See here:

http://www.troublesometots.com/the-ultimate-baby-swing-sleep-guide-for-swing-hating-babies/

The swing was our savior. I used a lot of the swing advice from this site and it taught my son how to fall asleep on his own.

[Egm80]

Are you swaddling?

[Anonymous]

Baby Bjorn. Wore our kid for several months. I can now make a salad while wearing an infant -- not a skill I ever expected to aquire, but still . .
Also, for some reason, ours was very calm if you put him in a carseat and put it on top of a running dryer.
Have you tried driving around until s/he falls asleep in the car seat? Spent a lot of time sleeping in the car.