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2 month old won't sleep?
My 2 month old son won't sleep!! I know he's tired because of how he's crying, but no matter what I do, it doesn't put him to sleep. I've tried rocking him, lightly bouncing him on my lap (he usually loves it but not tonight), nursing him to sleep... He hates being swaddled, and I'm running out of sanity VERY quickly. My car's out of gas, otherwise I'd take him for a ride, and Daddy's working midnights tonight! HELP!!!
Finally asleep... after an hour of rocking, bouncing, holding and carseat "rides". Thanks for all the help!
10 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
try putting him in his car set and rocking that (the motion may fool him! Good luck!
- 1 decade ago
OHHH, my son use to do that...exhausted yet ??
My son hated being swaddled also, but he did love being walked. I probably walked MILES back and forth and slightly bouncing him until he fell asleep. I also loved music, try some classical, it may calm the baby and give you a sense of peace to deal with the crying.
- ?Lv 41 decade ago
Give him a bath and massage him with baby lotion. Also I agree with liz put him in the carseat and try to rock him. Be patient it will get better my daughter starting sleeping really good at 3 months
- 1 decade ago
my son is almost 3 months... he loves to go on walks in his stroller, he falls asleep fast!!! and you should try putting him under a fan and turning it on low so he just doses off!!! get him tired during the day by taking him outside to look up at the trees and stuff!!!! and also try feeding him than giving him a bath, my son falls asleep everytime!!! good luck!!!!
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Do you have a baby swing? That was really helpful to me when my kids just wouldn't sleep. I'd let them swing and fall asleep there, and fall asleep myself right next to them on the sofa until they woke for their next feeding. I have one where the seat leaned back comfortably, and you could swing them side-to-side.
Source(s): Mommy of 2 boys with third on the way - Anonymous1 decade ago
my 2 month old is doing the same thing...he also hates to be swaddled.. wish i could help yo... but im dealing with the same thing.. im not sure what to do either if you find out what helps let me know pleeeeease
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Do you have a baby sling or other soft carrier?
Does he like being in the bathtub with you?
Try lying down with him in your arms, tummy to tummy; curl around him in a fetal position, make shhhing noises, pat his back, offer the breast...
- Anonymous1 decade ago
a baby swing is a very useful thing to get the baby to sleep. a bath too could help.
Source(s): http://www.learning-graph.com/ which has excellent resources for children activities, recipes, skill builders, discipline and potty training. - N and A's MommaLv 71 decade ago
It's possible he may be teething. Run your finger across his gums and feel for any bumps. Try giving him a cold cloth to chew on and see if that helps in stopping the crying. He also may be gassy. Just gently rub his tummy as that may help relieve it.
- ?Lv 51 decade ago
what works for me is holding my baby tight and rocking her while patting her butt. she falls asleep quick
