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Etta07Etta07 member
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I just swaddled my LO for the first time since he was about three weeks old because he was crying inconsolably for awhile and I figured with everyone else raving about how swaddling has helped their LO sleep I decided to see if it helped, and what do you know he calmed down.  I have no idea why it worked or what happened that he was so mad about but lets see how the rest of the night goes.

Also as a side note I definitely believe LOs this young can have a manipulative cry and develop a need to be held.  Ever since the hernia was diagnosed on my LO I have been holding him a lot more to try and make him comfortable (because I could tell he was in discomfort and wasn't getting good deep sleep unless he was being held) and I believe that is why we are having a problem now with his nighttime sleep.

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  • kbugcmommykbugcmommy member

    I hope you guys have a good night, sounds like you need it! My LO doesn't like being swaddled either, but sometimes it will help him calm down if he is just having a rough day.

    I also think they can have a manipulative cry. My LO will cry and cry until I pick him up and then he is fine and sometimes he will only cry with me and not anyone else. But I am ok letting him manipulate me into cuddles for another few months! Big Smile

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    You can't spoil a baby this little. They need to be held. It makes them feel more secure. Same with the swaddling. You should check out Happiest Baby on the Block.
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  • sarag0116sarag0116 member

    imagevflipo:
    You can't spoil a baby this little. They need to be held. It makes them feel more secure. Same with the swaddling. You should check out Happiest Baby on the Block.

     

    I second this.  Babies this young have NEEDS not WANTS.  Swaddling as an amazing calming effect.  The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD explains and shows a lot.

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