3 month old still won't sleep more than 2 hours

10h ago·1 min read

Hey guys I'm at my wit's end. Our son is almost 3 months old and we've tried everything. White noise machine, blackout curtains, swaddling, different sleep schedules, you name it. He'll go down fine but wakes up crying every 1.5 to 2 hours at night. We're doing shifts with my wife so one of us gets a 4-5 hour chunk but it's brutal. Our pediatrician says he's healthy and hitting milestones. Is this normal? When did your babies start sleeping longer stretches?

4 comments96 views

Comments(4)

BBrian M.New Dadjust now

The 3 month mark is brutal. Things got better for us around 4.5 months. Hang in there. And seriously, nap when the baby naps isn't just a saying, it's survival mode.

BBrandonNew Dadjust now

This might sound weird but we had better luck with a slightly warmer room and darker conditions. Also my pediatrician said some babies just sleep less in early months and that's fine. You're not doing anything wrong.

SSean M.New Dad3h ago

Man I remember those days. Four months in for us right now and some nights are just brutal. Have you tried contact naps? I know you're probably tired of suggestions but honestly the contact naps saved us during the worst stretches.

DDavid R.New Dadjust now

White noise helped us but not until we literally had it loud enough to drown out outside sounds. Try a box fan pointed at the wall if the white noise machine isn't doing it. Also check if he's getting enough calories during the day.