6 days old infant won't sleep at night

[palace_us]

Hello
I checked other threads regarding same topic but wasnt sure about 6 days old infant.
My baby is 6 days old and she sleeps well during day time, plays too but at night she wakes up every 2 hrs and won't go to sleep for atleast 3 hours, and she doesnt play that time, just crys and crys...
if we hold her in arm and rock she like likes and but as soon as put her down, she starts crying, tried swing too but doesnt work...

can we try cryout method for her?
she feeds well too..

[dooferella]

Congrats on the new baby!

If she is 6 days old, her days and nights are probably all mixed up. That will take some time for that to regulate.

Is she colicky? Gassy? Hungry? Needs to be changed?

She is still really young for cry it out - I would completely advise against it as she needs to know there are people who are going to take care of her, and she needs to build that security with her parents.

I'm guessing that she needs to feed every 2 hours, so feeding her would be my first line of defense.

[YYZ Pebbles]

At 6 days old, you pretty much have to live with whatever the baby feels like doing. Try to catch some sleep yourself whenever the baby is sleeping is pretty much what you can do.

We tried cryout method on 2 babies, one at 4.5 months and the other one just started to work - she's 8 months old now.

Good luck, cryout method will work but not until the baby is at least a few months old.

[jed]

Yep, both of ours had this - sleep when the baby sleeps, and know it won't last. It'll seem like forever, but it isn't.

[palace_us]

I agree,
my wife feeds her every 3 hrs, and she feed for atleast 30 mins or so, she is not gassy or colicly too..

we will take rounds to sleep i guess,
I was wondering about toys ,,,is there any toys or anything that 6 days old baby would recognise or would play with?

[thelefteyeguy]

here's the reason...(hopefully you've been reading lots of books and went to a prenatal class)

the baby's stomach is the size of a walnut right now...pretty much can drink only a table spoon, +/- right now.

that's why it wakes up every 2-3 hours ...cause it's either hungry or it pooped and is feeling uncomfortable.

With time, you will distinguish because the cries of sleepy, hungry, diaper change, or gas discomfort. If it's not any of those 4 things...then it could be sick...and test temperature (tho highly unlikely since it still has lots of your antibodies)

hopefully...after each meal you are trying to relieve some of the gas.

good luck...


(and no you dont do try out the "cry out" method...you should only think about starting when you are feeding solids around 1/2 years old...when your baby has enough stomach size and reserves to last all thru the night)

[SW20 MR2]

Try creating some noise for the baby (ie. bathroom fan, air purifier, etc). Some babies like the noise cause they're used to it from when they were in mommy's belly.

[nalababe]

Baby is hungry. Feeding every three hours is very very normal.

[Mayoo]

Congrats !!! ..

Wow we are close .. my baby was born Oct 6 !!!

He is exactly same as ur baby .. my uncle is doctor and he said its common also my mom said ( i don't know if this is myth) since he was born on Eve ( 5.30PM) he will be up in the eve/night and sleep in the day ..

First few days were tough at night cause he was crying all the time and we need to feed him every 1.5 to 2 hrs. we were breast feeding him .. then we went to breast feeding clinic and found out he is not breast fed properly. We were against formula in the beginning but we were forced to give formula (30ml) with breast milk ( as he was under weight, 5 pounds, 8 ounces ) and now he is sleeping OK ( Still restless ) in the night for 3hours ..

In the day time he is fine .. he sleeps well and wakes up every 3 hours for food

He also cries to let us know regarding wet and stool diapers... he also cries and wants to be in moms hand while pooping ( he finds that comfortable )

We have schedules for breast milk + formula and formula .. we give both breast + formula 30ml every 3 hrs and 60ml formula for 2AM and 5AM shift ( my wife will be tired at that time to breast feed )

[B0000rt]

Watch this:

http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/entertainment/watch/v910865YY3TMwrp

Best of luck with you and your baby!

[palace_us]

Interesting video, its wonderful to see how baby's communicate in their own language.

I know that baby needs to eat every 2-3 hrs, we checked with lactation specialist and she said that my wife is breastfeeding well so that was positive side, now baby also goes poops and pees on regular bases as recommanded.
But the thing is still poops are greenish yello, or bright green? in the book it said that with in 4-5 days poops color will turn to yellow.

Thank you very much for your help

[jed]

Remember that every kid is different. What works for one, likely won't for another. Heck even with my own, what worked for one, DOESN't work for the other. Wish there were a manual. There isn't so we do our best. Patience.

And most importantly, yours is the most beautiful and smartest one that ever lived on the planet! ;) You'll see!

[angels2009]

Congrats!!

At 6 days old I would not worry too much, but my baby had colic and she is now almost 10 months and does not sleep 2 hrs at a time.

I would recommend The Baby Whisper... since you baby is only a week old you can start using the tips and tricks... I wish someone told me about it when my daughter was born.

Hang in there... 1 week old is still really small and they do not know days and nights yet.

[AnnaBanana]

congrats!!!!!!
do NOT let your baby "cry it out" yet... she is crying for a reason! she wants to be held, she wants to be rocked, she wants to be fed, she wants to be near her mommy and daddy! remember that she is used to spending the last 40 weeks in a warm and cuddly environment, and this whole 'outside of the womb' thing is brandnew! her digestive system is developing, sounds are new, lights are new, feelings are new... and her days / nights will be mixed up for a while! if she is napping during the day, then your wife simply needs to nap during the day. that way she can be wide awake when the baby is up at night. tell her to nurse on demand (that is the BEST thing to do at this point!), and to just accept that her full-time job these days is simply to nurse, cuddle, nurse, cuddle, and nurse! it's NOT to establish a routine, it's NOT to try to teach independence, it's simply to love your little girl!

and no there aren't really any toys that are great for this age... she likely only sees black and white right now (someone correct me on this fact?), and she hasn't figured out her hands yet so she won't be grasping for things yet. the best thing is just to keep her close to you or your wife (slings / wraps help!), and lots of eye contact and chest to chest contact!

and trust your gut... you guys know what's best for your little girl!

[krobin]

poop can vary in as breastfed baby. Green poop can indicate a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance which is not too serious as long as the baby is gaining weight. Here is some reading http://www.drjacknewman.com/breastfeeding-help.asp

[DoodlePoodle]

Swaddle.

[Dragon120]

Not sure what you've read or researched so far.

Congratulations on your newborn! Being a new parent is not easy and not everything comes naturally. Your baby has been in the womb for 9 months and you can't possibly expect her to adjust to day/night immediately, heck, even adults have trouble adjusting. I went through the same thing with my little boy, he would wake up at 3-4am. I would hold him in my arms and sing him songs until we both fall asleep on the sofa.

There are few adjustments you need to make to help your daughter adjust to day and night. During the day, ensure you have LOTS of sunlight coming into your house (or just try to make the house bright). At night time, in her bedroom, ensure it's completely dark (a light night is OK). Do this consistently and soon your daughter will be able to differentiate between day & night.

Also someone suggested swaddling your baby as well. That works very well since it gives the baby the feeling of still being in the womb. Hopefully the nurse at the hospital taught you how to swaddle the baby with a baby blanket.

Congrats and be patient...it's well worth it.

[getmail99]

congrats!

Normal baby. Just keep on breast feeding.

[palace_us]

Thank you all for your inputs,
Last night she was just up for 3 times for feeding and after that she went to bed immediately and today during day time she played, so i think she is just getting her night and days settle now...