How do you un-spoil a 2 month old baby? He constantly cries when he isn't held. He doesn't like to sleep in his crib so I use his car seat, but when I sneakily place him in his car seat he wakes up screaming in a

matter of minutes. He ends up sleeping on my chest and I need my space, but I also need my rest. What should I do?

I am so sorry that you are experiencing this. However, let me assure you that this is not uncommon behavior for a 2-month old. They are needy. They are scared. And small. And very needy. They are not, however, spoiled. It is a misconception that you can spoil a 2-month old. They do not understand much of anything and they are not being malicious in their behavior. If you change the way you think about the situation, you will be less stressed and less resentful.

Your baby likes to be held. Try using a sling like the Ultimate Baby Wrap. It provides a safe way to hold your baby close to your heart without making you feel totally useless. I carried my daughter around for almsot 12-15 hours a day but because it was hands free, I was able to do things. During the first couple of months babies need security. He cries when you put him down because he does not feel safe. If you carry him around for a while he will begin to feel safe and secure.

My daughter hated the crib when she was that little. Co-sleeping ended up being a great solution for us. While many people will wan you about the dangers of co-sleeping, there are also a lot of benefits. I was always nervous about sleeping with my daughter and so I used a sleep-positioner to provide a barrier between me an my daughter.  You may want to give that a try too.

You seem frustrated, and that is understandable. Do you have help with your son? Ask family and/or friends to come over and hold him so that you can take a break or get some sleep. Don't underestimate your friends and family. They will be your greatest support over the next few years.

A book that helped me a lot was Dr. Sear's Attachment Parenting.  he has a ton of advice on how to deal with a needy baby.

Good luck.