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  anonymous | August 21st

Unsettled baby during the day

In desperate need of some advice on how to get a 4 1/2 month old little girl to sleep during the day! Sleeping really well at night but will usually only have two 1/2 hr sleeps per day. Sometimes a little more or less. She is so overtired she'll cry for an hour or more on and off even in the pram then if im lucky crash out for 1/2 hr. She just seems to fight it. I can tell she's tired and try everything to settle her but she just won't. Only time im guaranteed she'll sleep is when she's in the car. The rest of the time she's grumpy and whingy because she's tired. It's a viscious circle! Anyone help would be greatly appreciated!!!!! Thanks.



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cassaustin
August 21st | cassaustin
Re: Unsettled baby during the day

Hi there

I think they all go thru this. My son was a pretty good sleeper during the day, but he was aweful at night. Have you tried putting some soothing music on for her to sleep to? or white noise? Maybe you could try having some down time with her, instead of full on activity, you could read a book or watch a movie?

Is she teething? That was (and still is) a big cause of my son being unsettled and clingy. Maybe try some panadol and bonjela and see if that helps calm her down.

Sorry i cant be of more help. If you really think it is a problem, then you should go and talk to your doctor.



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      Melli
August 21st | Melli
Re: Unsettled baby during the day

Teething could certainly be the problem. I will definitly try bonjela. She also has reflux so i think that is probably part of the problem as well. Movies help. She fell asleep in my arms at mums and bubs movie the other day. But good to know im not the only one. Thanks for your help! 



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nickyjade
August 21st | nickyjade
Re: Unsettled baby during the day

my little girl was the same, except she woke through the night too. i thought my brain was going to go to mush. i just put up with it, when she cried in day time i would jump around like a looney singing dancin. as for cryin in the pram i used my baby carry pouch, she always slept well in it. i remember and still do save the car for her naps as it still puts her to sleep easy, i just HATE redlights as she is almost there, lol Wish i was more help, good luck 



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      Melli
August 21st | Melli
Re: Unsettled baby during the day

:) Damn those red lights! I will certainly keep trying the carrier. Thanks!



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mellay
August 21st | mellay
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I had 2 babies like that they are just interested in life and want to be entertained and eager to learn.mental stimulating toys (busy toys lights noise music). loudish music you listened to while pregnant, dancing singing with your baby.walk around your yard/house just talk sing about what your doing or what your about to do.your little person just needs the mental stimulation to tire her out.good luck hope it helps alittle 



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      Melli
August 21st | Melli
Re: Unsettled baby during the day

You are so right. She is constantly looking and once she's up and can see everything she's fine. Just wants to see the world. The problem is she then gets overtired then doesn't sleep. But will work on tiring her out more. Thanks for advice!



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