First kid here, he's 6 weeks old. Nighttime sleep is whatever, we're managing the every 3 hour feeds. But during the day this kid just refuses to nap. We've tried dark rooms, white noise, swaddles, everything. My wife and I are so tired because we can't get any daytime rest and he's cranky from being overtired. Is this normal? Does it get better? Please tell me it gets better.
Dude, 6 weeks and you're already losing it on naps? You're doing fine. My twins are 3 months and one of them basically refused to nap until recently. It gets better, I promise.
Every 3 hour feeds is basically your life right now and I remember wanting to pull my hair out. Seriously though, if it's affecting your mental state, talk to your doctor. Sleep deprivation is no joke.
Welcome to the club man. The daytime naps are their own special kind of torture. White noise machines helped us. Also sometimes just accepting that a baby napping in the stroller while you take a walk is a win.
Six weeks in and you're still standing. That's honestly the main victory right now. The daytime sleep thing is brutal but it does get better. Are you trading off on night feeds with your partner or flying solo?
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The daytime sleep thing is so frustrating. We found our son just needed to be moving, so stroller walks became our secret weapon for naps. Might be worth trying if you haven't already.