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Newborn only sleeps on me - 3 weeks old

Put her down asleep, eyes open in 30 seconds. I'm terrified to sleep with her on me but I haven't slept more than 90 min in 3 weeks. What do?

6 Replies

warm-finch 2/26/2026

Totally normal. Fourth trimester. They want to be on you because that's where they feel safe.

wiggly-penguin 2/26/2026

Bassinet warm pad - warm a heating pad in the bassinet, remove before placing baby, transfers to warm spot.

smiley-narwhal 2/27/2026

Snuz Pod with side down let me reach over and pat without picking up. Sanity saver.

giggly-dove 2/28/2026

Swaddle, white noise, transfer when in deep sleep (limp arm test). It gets a bit better around 6-8 weeks.

nimble-lemur 3/2/2026

Look into Safe Sleep Seven for emergency cosleeping when needed - safer than chair sleep with baby.

peaceful-axolotl 3/2/2026

Tag team with partner - shifts so each of you gets a 4hr stretch.