My baby is almost 11 weeks and I have a question about naps. She won't nap unless I'm holding her. She doesn't really sleep well at night either so has been having meltdowns a couple times a day from being over tired. My question is.. at this point would it be more important to just hold her so she can get the sleep she needs or keep trying to put her down (and she only sleeps for like 5 minutes) so she doesn't get used to being held all the time to sleep?
Re: Sleep Question
I would try either something that swings or something that vibrates. She has a monkey seat that vibrates and plays nature noises. I guess it feels like she's being held so after she "talks" to the monkeys hanging from it she falls asleep for a while. Same thing with her swing at daycare.
Does she scream or just not sleep? DD doesn't like certain rooms at certain times of day she gets really scared. Maybe try moving nap time to another spot?
My daughter was the same way with wanting to be held to sleep. We taught her to sleep on her own in the monkey because of the whole vibrate/ hold combo and later figured out her bed just wasn't comfy. One of her blankets under a sheet in her pack n play and she transitioned over easily with swaddling
I agree with holding her if all else fails but I also know how frustrating and exhausting it is. If it doesn't bother you then hold her, if that doesn't feel right keep trying different things til you find what works for you. Eventually you'll find a happy solution.
Good luck!
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