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Baby will only nap in moms arms, help?!

BFawnBFawn member
in Babies: 3 - 6 Months

My 5 month old will only nap in my arms! I have tried his swing, bouncer, the floor, and he especially hates his crib! I have tried letting him cry it out... Today I put him in his crib drowsy at 2 pm, at 5 pm he was still screaming! I went in and comforted him a few times, fed him once when he would normally eat. Then let him cry from 4-5. Finally I went in and took him out. He is currently sleeping in my arms.

 

I am at a loss with what to do. I get nothing done having to hold him every day. Any suggestions or reassurance that this will not last forever?!

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  • CSmith8911CSmith8911 member
    I am a SAHM and feel like I have the mom part down because that's all I am all day. LO is 5 months and will only sleep with me holding him or touching him in some way. Makes for tough nights. Only reprieve is when we go out and he falls asleep in his cars
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  • UnknownUnknown
    My first was like that. I started by going in every 5 minutes. Never said a word, just rubbed his belly or held his hand to calm him down. After a few days he didn't need that reassurance anymore and he napped great.

    With that said, my second
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  • ForeverEverAfterForeverEverAfter member
    I posted a very similar plea on the AP board and they suggested the book No Cry Nap Solution. I'm reading it now and it has lots of great info. I understand now why LO won't stay asleep when I move her to her swing or boppy, and she has many strategies fo
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    "All I can say is to enjoy it.  It's frustrating when it's happening.  But when it's over you'll miss it.&

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  • mervsbabymervsbaby member
    My daughter is about to be 4 months and she does the same thing. You're basically describing my life. I stopped fighting it and I just hold her. It was torture for her and me. I bought a moby wrap sort of thing. I think babies like them grow it out eventu
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