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Am I holding him wrong or is he just uncomfortable all the time?

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2w ago1 min read

First time dad here with a 4 week old. He seems fussy no matter what position I hold him in. Tried the football hold, cradle hold, burping position, everything. My mom said I'm tensing up and he can feel it but how do I even relax when I'm terrified of dropping him? Anyone else deal with this anxiety? Does it ever go away?

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DDerekRegular2w ago

Is he eating and gaining weight okay? If the pediatrician says he's good, then he's probably just a fussy baby and that's totally normal. My first was like this and drove me crazy till I realized he just needed more contact time.

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TTomNew Dad2w ago

Four weeks in and you're already overthinking it which means you're paying attention, so that's good. The fussiness at that age is usually hunger, gas, or just being overstimulated. Have you tried the hold where you support his head on your forearm and his chin in your palm? That one works great for gas.

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SStevenRegular2w ago

The football hold changed my life with my newborn. Head in your hand, butt in your elbow, your forearm supporting his back. Seems weird at first but they love it.

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