help re baby sleep (merged)

fsdss

i too would recommend a sling.

also is baby tense - i.e hard tummy, stiff - this could indicate a colic or constipation problem.

you maybe suitable for baby massage - ask your hv if there are any free classes available.

baby swing / vibrating rocker.
another thing that can work is to put baby's knees to tummy, keep them quite close to you and make a sssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh sound continuously in their ear - this is supposed to emulate the foetal environment within the womb. it has worked only a few times for me when presented with a fretful baby.

another suggestion is try reflexology, there are a couple of position on the foot which can instantly calm a baby down, i have tried it on a few occasions successfully, its in the middle of the sole, just next to the ball of the big toe, press in for 5 seconds using your thumb - find someone who can teach you if you are unsure -( i am trained and know what i am doing,)

what ever the answer is i dont know but i am sure that you would be suitable for more support from hv / homestart / childrens centre

hope this helps

thatgirlsam

could be a colicky baby bart - my dd cried for 3 months, not all day but constantly between 3 - 6pm

try gripe water , and def tell your HV..

good luck.

dippy3103

My ds is now 20 months old- and I remember those colic cries like it was yesterday! My heart goes out to you, but it does end.
The swing we bought worked a treat. We did try infacol and gripe water but it didn't help. Hipp do a baby fennell tea, which also seemed to help.
Good luck.

Mips

Swaddle them - wrap them so tight they can't move and they feel secure!

My Twins were swaddled for a very long time - they slept right through the night from very young and have never had dummies.

My neighbour came to a barbecue here one night and her 11 week old baby was screaming.. she passed the baby to my husband who brought it in, lay it on the couch and swaddled it as tight as he could. The baby slept

She swears by it now!!!

Swaddling is fantastic... sod the sling.. I couldn't be doing strapping a baby to my front whilst trying to cook/clean and amuse my toddler!!


For Colic - infacol, loads of winding and the swing worked a treat

jimjams_mommy

Had a short spell of 5pm crying went for a short drive.

Its very upsetting so we would do it in shifts of 15 mins, but my son was very chesty was told it was just his throat. after many trips to gp it took my DH to say we were going outside of the NHS was we taken serously. My son has asthma and has been under the childrens hospital since he was 6months. Trust your instints.

Just remebered! change of view, when my son wouldnt stop crying DH took him into the bathroom and showed him the mirror and opened the window to showed him outside?

good luck , you will find something that helps and works for you.
jimjams mommy

bartsimpson

Thanks for all the suggestions. As I write this at 5.32am we've been up all night, really horrendous night of almost constant crying. she's finally gone down with a dummy, but for how long??? the olympics is s**** when you're this tired.

have tonight ordered a baby sshh! day times are usually absolutely fine, she sleeps for most of the day - vampire child? although today (yesterday) she was unusually awake - not crying, just awake and alert.

can i ask, is a sling the same thing as a carrier? have a mothercare 3 position carrier but its fiddly and loads of straps to fix - hardly seems worth the effort at night. is a sling different? easier?

also some suggestions eg hoover, drive in the car - great for daytime, but not something i want to be doing at 3am???!!!

carol9uk

hi, the sling, i think, is different it goes across your body in one piece of material, i am sure that someone else can describe it better, ive seen them in boots for about £40.

starbump

bartsimpson wrote: »

can i ask, is a sling the same thing as a carrier? have a mothercare 3 position carrier but its fiddly and loads of straps to fix - hardly seems worth the effort at night. is a sling different? easier?

Sorry you've had a rough night. A baby carrier is just a name for a sling. There are so many different kinds of sling available - you just need to find one that you like. For example...

A Wilkinet or Mei Tai has two long straps that you tie around your body. A ring sling has one buckle that you adjust. A pouch has no straps or buckles - it just slips over your head and shoulder and baby lies in the "pouch". A Baby Bjorn has 6 clips to fasten (maybe not the right sling for you as your Mothercare one may be similar). A wrap is basically a large piece of soft material that is folded and tied to suit you.

Have a look at these web pages for photos:

http://www.bigmamaslings.co.uk/zen-cart/baby-slings-carriers-c-10.html

http://www.johnlewis.com/Baby/Travelling/Travelling/Baby+Carriers/564/ProductType.aspx

http://www.slingmeet.co.uk/baby_sling_guide.html

http://www.littlepossums.co.uk/slings.htm

mumof4our

you maybe suitable for baby massage - ask your hv if there are any free classes available.





If you live in a Sure Start area, these may be available for everyone and are free of charge.

f1re_cr4cker

http://www.brightsparkslings.co.uk

i also highly recommend the miracle blanket- u can get it from mothercare and its a great swaddle.