11 week old baby sleep troubles?

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I'm having trouble getting my 11 week old baby to sleep in his crib. He'll sleep in his bouncer, swing, bassinet and car seat no problem, but getting him to sleep in the crib is a different story. I try to put him to sleep when he drowsy but awake, but as soon as I put him in the crib he wakes up. I tried swaddling but that didn't work. I try to let him cry for a couple minutes before I go to him, but for some reason he won't self soothe in the crib (but he will self soothe when he's sleeping other places.) When he's in the crib he'll be quiet for 5-10 minutes before crying again and working himself up into a frenzy. The only way I've been able to get him to sleep there is if I wait in his room with him and go to him as soon as he cries until he's fully asleep, which takes about 1 - 1 1/2 hours. After that he'll sleep for 1-2 hours and he's up and upset again. He sleeps for much longer stretches in his bouncer, car seat, etc. I know the crib is best for him at this point, so how can I get him to sleep there through the night without having to check on him every couple of minutes?

ღVεηusღ · Accepted Answer

It could be that he is just missing you when you leave the room.
Babies do know their mothers smell and find it comforting.
Try putting a piece of your worn clothing next to him, a t shirt or a jumper, maybe wrap it around him inside the shawl you use to cuddle him up in. It always worked on my children when they were babies.

Other than that it could be colic or a tummy ache, laying flat is more painful for their little tummy's if they have trapped wind or a tummy ache. Try some cooled boiled water with a little brown sugar in it before bedtime it helps with wind and may ease his tummy pain.

? · Answer

I'm sure when he's sleeping other places, you're in the same room or close by and when he wakes up he's not alone in a dark room all by himself. You're all he knows, of course he's upset and scared. You could always move the crib to your room. Or continue what your doing. Lay him in his crib and comfort him as soon as he needs you even if it takes an hour or longer for him to get to sleep. Doing so will let him know that's even in his crib, his mom is still there for him and eventually he will start feeling more comfortable

Anonymous · Answer

Babies are different when it some to sleeping patterns. One thing is certain tho, if the baby if full, he will likely to have a much more better sleep. Your baby's behavior is normal. And there are many is really difficult to settle. My son is like that.

? · Answer

Firstly, at eleven weeks old you are many months/years off having a child who sleeps through the night. He still needs to be fed every few hours!
Secondly, why on Earth are you letting your baby cry for an hour!? Seriously? Self soothing, at less than three months? The youngest age that experts suggest you should even try self soothing is six months. He's crying because he needs you, he doesn't understand why you are putting him down in a room by himself and leaving him. 
I'm sorry, but cuddle your child, he needs you.

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