help!!!!

[jenkaye21]

Cooper is 6 weeks old and his sleeping is getting worse instead of better.  He used to sleep in 2-3 hour stretches, maybe 3 1/2 overnight.
Now, he is going 5 hours WITHOUT SLEEPING, then sleeping for 1/2 hour and waking up!!  Doesn't a 6 week old need more sleep than this?!  This is not a feeding issue he just won't go to sleep!!!!!!

I am so frustrated (and tired) I could cry. I go back to work Monday-- there's no way i'm going to be able to function.  He is way too little to just put him in the crib and let him "cry it out".  I have tried walking with him, rocking, swaddling, singing...  Any other suggestions??????

[JAXX55]

maybe you could try putting him down for little bits at a time in a playpen or something until he gets used to the 'routine'... this is what i've done... i know most say its crazy to try to 'sleep train' a newborn but im here to tell you its worked EVERY single time for me! they fuss and cry at first but like any living being, they get used to the 'routine'... its a life saver in the end, plus baby and i are both happy - he gets to stretch out and look at his toys that are hanging on the sides of the playpen, and i get laundry and dishes done... or i just watch a bit of Dr Phil from time to time in between feedings and diaper changes... lol  good luck!

[jenkaye21]

OMG, girl!  How do you get anything done??  All of my kids have napped at least one good stretch uring the day.  All i get done doing is feeding Cooper, laying him down for 5 minutes, then he wakes up and we start all over!
And DH has the nerve yesterday to complain about how dirty the house is and say, "and you;ve been off for six weeks!"  GRRR  but that's a whole nother story...

[blueeyedtabbycat]

It sounds like he is over tired. I dont have any advise im sorry, but you could always just lay him in his crib and let him entertain himself while you sleep. They have tons of mobiles and music thingys to put in the crib nowdays. Just a thought. Good luck, it should get better soon:)

[Dani711]

ummmm- Colter is usually awake from 4am until 8pm without a nap!!  He was classified as an "active baby" and my dr.s laughed and said he is going to be a handful.  I did just read though that once a baby gets to 8 weeks they will start needing a nap every two hours...and I can't wait!  

[tiredbuthappy]

sounds like he may be overtired. have you tried getting him to sleep well before he shows signs of sleepiness? some kids get wired when overtired,

[colorado_g]

mine is simillar and he is 2weaks can go 5-6 hours without sleap during the day he is sleapy and he fights with himself not to sleap. the only thing that seams To help is walk

[jenkaye21]

He always falls asleep in the car.  In fact, that may have been my mistake.  We are on the go so much, he is used to sleeping in the car and maybe can't sleep at home!?

He is not loving his swing, but he does sometimes sleep in his vibrating bouncer.  It just seems like he is sleeping so little, night OR day!  For ex, right now it is 2:30.  He has been awake since before 11:00.  He is eating and shows no sobvious signs of sleepiness.  Isn't that a long time for a 6 w/o to go without a nap??
Last night (between 8 pm and 6 am) he slept a total of 3 1/2 hours.  ????

I am hoping he will make up for this at some point.... = )

[NicMom]

Have you tried proping him up to sleep like in a boppy?

[kaprovea]

Also I have heard that getting one of those exercise balls could help that babies really like those.  Or try going for a walk with him or taking him for a ride to get him to sleep.  That always seems to get my little guy to sleep.

[tiredbuthappy]

how much does he sleep during the day? would he take a pacifier? is there any baby gear that he likes? i am normally against babies sleeping in swings and carseats, but you sound desperate. I also know many people who resort to that and say their ped says it's ok. my bassinet has a vibrate function and that is a lifesaver and was with my first as well.