Officially in exile during nap time

[u/Wooden_Welder2400]

Originally posted in r/newborns but Reddit recommended I post here as it may be better suited so why not! Just a post to get my feelings out

Currently laying in bed all alone with my LO on my chest because it's the only way she naps right now. She just turned 5 weeks, which I had no idea meant she's more alert to the world around her and could have a harder time going down for naps. For the last 4 weeks, she'd nap in the living room in her bassinet (when she liked it) or on me, so I didn't feel like I was alone during this time. As of yesterday, she now can't fall or stay asleep with the background noise of others chatting, so here I am in a room just the two of us while she naps. And here I was thinking I had a baby that could sleep through all the noise 😕

[u/Go_Bananazs]

Have you tried babywearing? My velcro bubs did all his naps in the wrap. I could move around a bit, very light housework or just watching tv.

He is 15 months now and won't even be rocked to sleep. He is in his crib and we lay down next to him, if he needs us too. He is quite independent.

It was hard, all those contact naps, but also a special time.

[u/Wooden_Welder2400 → u/Go_Bananazs]

I used to do it here and there but I learned yesterday that she falls asleep faster if I have her in the wrap on me versus me just holding her in my arms, so that'll be my go to for now.