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My 3-day old won't let me put her down

cspencer85cspencer85 member
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Every time I try to put her down, she screams until I pick her up again. She did ok in the hospital crib, she still cried but was ok sometimes. We just got home yesterday. I don't want to make it a habit of not letting me put her down. Is this normal?
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    BBColt78BBColt78 member
    Yes, they want to be held a lot. She just came out of a quiet environment where she was living in tight quarters and was floating all of the time. This world sucks to her.

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    milomiamilomia member
    Same happened with me and I just held him until he fell asleep then put him down. Everyone tells me I'm spoiling him and I'm creating bad habits but in the end I also don't think a newborn can be spoiled-they spent 40wks in a comfy environment and being your arms is the second best thing.
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    Michelle NMichelle N member
    It's tough for babies to adjust to their new environment. Enjoy the squishy baby cuddles. I would definitely suggest baby wearing - I didn't start early enough and had a really hard time getting anything done, holding the baby all day!
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    cspencer85cspencer85 member
    Thanks ladies. I'm a FTM and I have no idea what I'm doing yet. I just don't wanna do this wrong.
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    ncbellencbelle member
    It's the 4th trimester!  Baby NEEDS to be held.  Ditto the advice to get a good baby carrier (I have lots of info on them in my siggy links).  

    Follow your instincts - you can NEVER spoil a baby by meeting her needs, holding her, loving her.


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    spartybride3spartybride3 member
    Try skin to skin too. I did this after feedings or when she was fussy and it would knock her right out. Swaddling helps too.
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    MizooMizoo member
    My LO and I have been basically inseparable since her birth a week ago.  I got a Boba wrap from BRU at my shower. The thing is an absolute godsend and it was only (I think?) around $35!  She absolutely loves being snuggled up close and I can have my hands free to do just about anything while she naps/hangs out in there and everyone is happy :-)  I would definitely recommend looking into wearing her!
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    roo1ooroo1oo member
    Swaddle, baby wear, skin to skin all help. But even at my son's age, I still equate being held to a real need - closeness is excellent for bonding for both of you. Pick her up and hold her when she needs it. If you need a break have a family member hold her for awhile. 
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    iqwedding3iqwedding3 member
    DH and I swapped holding her for the first week or so, then she started allowing us to put her down.
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