LO cries when not being held

strawny0807

My LO is 3w4d and when she is awake she must be held otherwise she cries.  We've tried putting her in a bouncy seat, swing, bassinet, boppy lounger, and stroller.  She doesn't like anything except being held.  Anyone else have a LO that does this?  Any advice? 

TIA!!! 

mrs.jenRN

Wear her. My wrap has saved my sanity, especially since I also have a 2 year old. I would buy a moby wrap or something similar. I don't know what your budget is, but you could probably pick up a moby somewhere cheap. Some people I know make their own wrap out of fabric, but I'm sure what's involved. I have a BB Slen wrap and Girasol and Natibaby are some other kinds I am familiar with. There are all sorts of baby wearing carriers out there. Ergo, Boba, Mei Tai, Tula. It just depends on your budget, and if you prefer a structured carrier with snaps vs a wrap. Some people I know wear their tiny babies on their backs, but I am not comfortable with that yet and my baby is 10 weeks old. Once I can wear him on my back it will free me up even more. I am a total baby wearing convert after I've seeing how easy and practical it is!

=Lee=B

Buy a baby wrap or carrier and hold her hands free.  She's still adjusting to the fact she has come from a mellow, warm, squishy environment into this huge, busy, noisy environment that was way too much space!

Hold her as much as you can, carrier her around in a wrap, pass her off to others to hold.  It should only be a matter of a few more weeks before she is fine on her own...and soon enough she'll be crying to get out of a hug you try to steal from her before she runs off to play!

Sugarnear

Wear her.

as she gets older, she'll be more willing to be put down. 

OhSewCrafty

Yup, that's about right. Babies that young have no idea what NOT being held is like so its weird, uncomfortable, and scary. Try wearing her! Its a great compromise.

I promise - she won't want to be held forever. Try to enjoy it now, even though it can be very tiring. 

jensriot

Try baby wearing. I tried with all of mine, but it's just not something that worked for me. If it doesn't for you either, remember that this is not permanent. Around 2 months my kids were all more willing to ride in a swing or play on a playmat. Soon enough baby will be more willing to be away from your arms, especially as she starts interacting with things around her.