Baby is just laying there in the dark with his eyes open...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Their brains need quiet time to digest and consolidate all the stimulation they take in during the day through sight, sound and movement. You are helping your baby's brain develop by leaving him in the crib.

This 1000x this. I think people underestimate the power of alone time, even for babies. If your baby isn't complaining, then he's absolutely content exploring his surrounds and thinking about what he's seeing.

Congratulations, op. Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am so jealous of you, OP. My 7-week old refuses to be pit down. Ever. EVERRRR. I could start a blog about all the ridiculous things I’ve done with a baby stuck on my boob. She also has a fine coating of crumbs because I only ever eat with her attached to me. Enjoy this moment of peace! He’ll need you plenty, don’t worry. Relish the few times when he doesn’t!

Gotta run. I put baby in the rock n play at the beginnjng of this message. You guessed it - waaahhhhhh!

Though you probably didn't want to hear it, I must tell you that my second kid has been like this from birth and is nearly 7 months old. I can't leave her sight or she freaks out. If I'm around she wants to be held constantly. Day care drop offs suck. My first kid was the total opposite, so independent. Personalities are amazing.

[Anonymous]

if he's not fussing, it's completely fine to let him chill in the crib. he'll let you know when he needs something. if you want to go in and cuddle him, obviously do it (you can't create bad habits before 12 weeks or so), but if you're super tired and want a break, let him chill. He'll be completely fine.

[Anonymous]

OP, at times like this I like to ask myself "what would I do WITHOUT a video monitor?" Meaning: you'd have no idea he was just lying there with his eyes open. So 20 years ago you'd be patting yourself on the back for getting the baby down at a reasonable time and not giving it a second thought.

If he needs you, he will let you know. Put down the video monitor and get some rest!

(I love my video monitor but I am slightly obsessed with it and need to remember to stop stalking the baby's every breath on there)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Their brains need quiet time to digest and consolidate all the stimulation they take in during the day through sight, sound and movement. You are helping your baby's brain develop by leaving him in the crib.

This 1000x this. I think people underestimate the power of alone time, even for babies. If your baby isn't complaining, then he's absolutely content exploring his surrounds and thinking about what he's seeing.

Congratulations, op. Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job!!

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The leader of my PACE group likened it to having a personal trainer--you don't want them in your face every second you're awake! Babies are taking in a lot of stimulation, and some down time to process it is important. And babies will let you know when they are unhappy--if they aren't crying, they are fine.

[Anonymous]

Eh, if the baby isn't screaming, it's all good.

[Anonymous]

My kid was always a bit lethargic after shots at that age. Enjoy!

[Anonymous]

don't be silly. he's fine. he'll also be fine if you pick him up. he's 6 weeks old.