Baby Doesn't Seem to Like it? :(

[REWSMAMMA]

Hi-

My LO (7 weeks old) doesn't seem to love baby wearing as much as I do

I've got a ring sling and the Maya wrap.... should I keep trying or give it up?

She fusses a bit when I first put her in, sometimes tolerates it, but always cries in the end- (a session not lasting more than 5 minutes).

TIA-

REWSMOMMA

[almadianna]

Are you sure that she is comfortable and that you are doing it correcntly?
Is she well fed and not wet when you put her in the sling?

Also some babies only like it if you walk around at first, they like the motion. Have you tried that? If you can maybe post some pics maybe we can help you out.

[JamieCatheryn]

Right about 7 weeks is when ds2 started being happy with the ring sling. He likes to see out unless he's nursing. At 7 weeks, I had to use it by necessity so we made it work, my family all went on a couple cave tours, I needed my hands more free and to be able to nurse while walking. He liked my mei tei while napping, I think the wrap would get a similar reaction from him.

[REWSMAMMA]

Maybe she's not comfy... I've tried a couple times today- but really don't want to make her angry and turned off to the whole idea

Do you think at 7 weeks she's old enough to have her legs outside vs. tucked in fetus/lotus position?

When I'm putting her in burp position on my shoulder her legs are stretched out- I have to place them fetus/lotus position- then slide her in.

Let me know what you think- thanks again!

[MamaPhD]

My DD didn't like any wrap/cararier until about 3 months. We tried different ones/positions but no way. Then one day, she just kinda got it suddenly! I'd say keep trying your wrap/sling every week or so. She doesn't like it, then give it a break. Then try again later, etc. Definitely not worth getting yor babe upset! :-)

[fruitfulmomma]

My youngest took a little while to get used to it too. Maybe give it a break and try again in another week or two.

[Carrruth]

It does sound like she might be uncomfortable. I would keep at it though. Maybe try a couple different positions. It might take a little while for both of you to figure out what works best for you! It will be so worth it once you do though!

[baturay]

You may want to try another position, as some babies are really picky about which position they liked to be carried in. Also, assuming she is fed, happy and calm before you are putting her in, try to bounce around when you are putting her in the sling. It's amazing how movement can make such a huge difference.

[REWSMAMMA]

Will do Do you think she's old enough to have her legs out? She's almost 8 weeks now...

Thanks!
Blair

[baturay]

Originally Posted by REWSMAMMA

Will do Do you think she's old enough to have her legs out? She's almost 8 weeks now...

Thanks!
Blair

It's not really the age that determines that, as much as the size and development stage of your baby. Try it and see for yourself if she is too little. If you are having to forcefully try to straighten her legs (because she wants to keep them squished up) to get them out, then it's probably too early. If she's wanting them out anyway and she looks comfortable to you, then she's ready.

[mckittre]

mine liked legs out from earlier than that, and was not happy with them in!

[REWSMAMMA]

Thanks ALL

Thanks everybody- I'll give it a shot again with legs out later this week or next with her legs out to see if that helps

[ramama]

My DDs always liked their legs out. From birth. I had a tough go at first because I bought a really nice (expensive) sling that I fell in love with. DD2 hated it. Someone told me to figure out how they liked to be carried in-arms, and then find a carrier that replicated that. I went with the mei tai because both DDs liked to be carried upright from day one.

[JBasel27]

you could try to cradle her in the ring sling but in a more sitting up position. my babe liked this from the very beginning because he likes to look around. he would be all snug and able to sleep, lean back, etc. but also able to see what was going on. i might be able to attach a pic if someone tells me how