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Baby Hates the Rock N Play

RachDaRachRachDaRach member
in December 2015 Moms
Does anyone else's baby hate the RNP? DS will only sleep in our arms, and sometimes in his swing and carseat. I heard the RNP is a miracle at getting babies to sleep/stay asleep, but my kid hates it! He wakes up within 5 minutes, and isn't soothed by the rocking, vibrations, or sounds. Anyone else in the same boat or have any tips for me?
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Re: Baby Hates the Rock N Play

  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    My mom always drilled into me that each baby is completely different and will like completely different things. My brother loved swings so much he wore out several so with me they got the expensive one and I absolutely hated it. My mother's list of examples went on but I'll spare you.

    Don't feel bad that he didn't like it. For a long time DD only liked hers if I tucked rolled swaddle blankets along each side of her and made it feel closer. Ultimately besides being held she actually likes being laid flat like in her crib or pack n play. Just try different things and see what works. In future maybe you can test a friend's out with your baby or find a store with a demo set up. I always feel a bit better knowing before spending very much on a product that the baby will somewhat like it.

    If you plan to have more kids you can save the rnp back for them or you can donate, pass it on, or sell it so it's used. We've done this with a number of things.
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  • littlebitmomlittlebitmom member
    My little girl hates it too.
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  • JulieK79JulieK79 member
    My son hated it, my daughter this time around LOVES it. You never know what they're going to like.
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  • mrsduncan32mrsduncan32 member
    I had a friend give me a rnp and our lo loves it. He loves the feeling of being cuddled. I put his blanket in the rnp for comfort and he sleeps so soundly. Unfortunately his time with it is becoming limited with the weight limit and I'm starting to worry about getting him back in his crib where he won't have that feeling of being close.

    I agree every chold is different so if your planning on more lo's definitely save it as it may come in handy then.
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  • groovylocksgroovylocks member
    My kid is lukewarm on it. Sometimes she loves it. Sometimes she cries the second she's put in it. It seems the times she cries are the same times she wants physical contact with us so it's possible your lo doesn't hate it, just far prefers you. Maybe put baby in it and kind of snuggle him with your hands and kiss his face while he's in it. To help him transition into using it?
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