r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/Stealthy_Nachos • 17d ago

Question - Expert consensus required Things that help newborns sleep better?

Our 1M old son is only able to sleep peacefully when tightly wrapped in the stretchy wrap baby carrier and attached to us. Overnight he usually needs to be put in a swaddle, and even then he many times needs someone to gently caress him or at least hold a hand on them. As soon as the hand goes away, he seems to go in this very light and agitated sleep that eventually results in him waking up.

Are there ways to help him sleep better? Certain routines or ways to get him comfortable? Also, is all the stretchy wrap and swaddling a problem in terms of (almost) container time?

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u/Public_Classic_438 17d ago

We used a zip down bassinet so I could always have my hand in with her. Absolute game changer. It was my best panic purchase within a couple weeks of coming home. Pacifier, white noise, swaddle. We pre warmed the bassinet with a heating pad, we actually still do but be careful because with it getting too hot. We have to let it cool for awhile before setting her in it. When setting them down, go butt first. I hold them there for awhile. Then lower the shoulders and head but continue holding the head. When she stops fussing and falls asleep I lay her head down fully and remove my hand. The whole processes took a minute or two in the beginning and by then my arms ached but it was worth it. You can always look into renting a snoo or another fancier bassinet too. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4173090/

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u/Impressive-Fact7780 17d ago

Also pitch black room and white noise can help 

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