I was hoping to ask a question anonymously:
I was hoping to get IMs opinions on mother baby units/ sleep schools.
I have a six week old baby that is extremely irritable & does not sleep.
Has anyone else been to one of these facilities for such a young baby and the pros & cons.
I am really struggling & don't know where to turn ;(
Mother Baby unit pros & cons
Mother Baby unit pros & cons
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Mental Health, Post Natal Depression, Anxiety & Depression, Baby & Toddler
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Have you had the baby checked for reflux, or medical issues like lactose intolerance, the first 6 weeks can be hellish and not much learning happens with a 6 week old, I think it's way too soon for sleep training.
But if you need support Speak to your GP and make sure if anyone offers to take the baby for an hour so you can get some sleep, take it!
You might find expressing some milk so your partner can do a couple of evening feeds while you sleep helps your sleep deficit. Babies are team work and you both need to help at night time.
My girlfriend took her baby boy a few weeks ago . She said it was the best thing she's ever done . Hard work for the first few days but got easier and a lot of help