![]() ![]() One of the biggest problems? Your 3 week old baby won’t sleep unless held. Learn what to do when your 3 week old baby won’t sleep unless held.ĭuring the newborn stage, weeks can feel like eons, with so many changes from one to the next. Remember, the best visitors are the ones who will do everything for you but look after the baby.It’s tough when your newborn won’t nap in the crib (and only in your arms). Stick a sign on the door/window saying you are both well but resting, and have a few days to yourselves to bond. You’ve got until your baby is six weeks old to do it, though, (but only three weeks in Scotland) so it’s not panic stations yet. It’s a good time to register your baby’s birth at your local register office if you or your partner haven’t done it yet. ![]() Some mums also miss being pregnant: that feeling of being special, on the verge of something exciting.ĭon’t worry – all these feelings will pass but don’t be afraid to ask for help if you don’t feel you are coping well. Some mums find the baby blues kick in this week instead of at the usual day 3-4 time. With so much feeding, random sleeping and nappy changing to do, it can seem like there’s never a clear ‘window’ of time to go outside.īut some fresh air can really help your mood, even if it’s only a short stroll down the road. Have you got to week 2 and suddenly realised you haven’t stepped outside the front door since you arrived home from hospital? You’re not alone, there. See the breastfeeding section for more help. So keep asking until you get the answer you need. It’s all about getting the right latch, and one of them will be able to pinpoint the problem. Feeding your two week old babyīy now they’re probably getting the hang of feeding, but if you’re struggling with breastfeeding, don’t be afraid to get lots of help from breastfeeding counsellors, plus your midwife and health visitor. Most find it very difficult to stay awake more than two hours at a time. Your baby will probably be sleeping up to 18 hours this week, still in a slightly random fashion. You’ll probably be surprised to discover that their nails already need trimming, which is a bit nerve-racking and possibly best done when they’re asleep. You’ll certainly notice they’re growing fast, even if they still seem a bit curled up. That’s why mums are advised to not to get their babies weighed more often than once a month in the first six months. Once they begin putting on weight again, you can expect them to gain around 25g (1oz) a day, although not necessarily in a predictable, straight-line-on-a-graph kind of way. Some are just a bit slower to get going than others. The majority of babies tend to be back up to their birthweight by two weeks, if not, your midwife or health visitor will support you. But the general rule is: if the baby is alert, has a good skin colour and has 6-8 wet nappies a day, they will be fine. ![]() If you’re concerned about their weight speak to your midwife, or health visitor if she’s already taken over your care (this usually happens at around 10 days). Do look back at them, keeping your face within 25cms of theirs, as this marks the start of the communication between you.Ĭontinue with your skin-to-skin contact, too, as it helps the bonding process and will reassure your baby about this strange new world outside the womb.ĭon’t worry if they are continuing to lose weight: this will probably stop by day 10-11 once feeding is established. ![]() Your baby is still too little to focus their eyes but they love staring into your face with what seems like really intense concentration. It's a good time to register the birth of your little one, if you haven't already.Don't worry if they are losing a little weight, this will probably stop once feeding is established. ![]()
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