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Question

My son is 2 weeks old and gets super fussy when hes tired and has been fed and only wants to sleep in his rocker or on my boppy which I know isnt safe but ever time I move him he'll wake up and start crying and I know hes not hungry cause he doesn't take his bottle he also like to squirm around and wake himself up (I have a swaddle but only use it at night cause he gets sweaty)

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Could be gassy, have you tried gas drops?

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Newborns do wake themselves up moving around. Honestly my baby slept exclusively in his swing, on the boppy or on me for his first few weeks.  Eventually we found that he slept better on his tummy and we started doing that.  You can only do your best.  Sometimes what's recommended isn't going to work for you.

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What do you swaddle your baby in? Possibly a lighter, muslin blanket would be a better material if that’s not what you’re using, or dressing lighter under the swaddle. If you’re using formula, try a gentle version if you haven’t already in case your baby is gassy. We usually feed, swaddle, rock and then place our son in his bassinet when he’s sleepy but not asleep yet. Also, check out babyboxco.com. You can get the box and accompanying mattress and mattress cover for free by just watching some safe sleep videos and taking a few quizzes. I think it takes about 30 min. We were able to pick ours up at the hospital when we gave birth instead of paying for shipping. Our son loves sleeping in it!

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