Letting baby “ cry it out “ ?

Question

FTM here and just wondering seriously at what point do you let a baby cry it out . He’s only 3 weeks old but today I’ve literally done everything . Fed him , burped him , gas drops , clean diaper . Tried rocking him . Checked his clothes to make sure nothing was poking him and he still keeps crying . I finally got him to fall asleep but he keeps waking up in spurts of crying. I feel horrible letting him cry but I’ve literally done everything and am in tears myself 😭
Help!

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CIO shouldn’t really be attempted till around 5-6 months and even then done in moderation. 
At 3 weeks old your baby doesn’t have the ability to self soothe. Usually between 3-12 weeks old many babies start to develop colic and/or reflux. 
Many things to try: 
A good swaddle 
Binkie/pacifier
Sleeping at a slight incline. 
Tummy workouts. Like bicycle legs, tummy massage, etc 
If breastfeeding you can try eliminating certain foods from your diet to see if those are causing the upset tummy to your LO. Common ones are diary, onions, high fiber foods, etc
Baby wearing. With my 3 kids this was the only way to soothe them. 
Take your LO to the doctor if you suspect acid reflux; they can prescribe infant Zantac /Pepcid to help soothe them. 
Just do anything you can to soothe them and sometimes that means just holding them and cuddling them until they pass out.

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I agree with all of the previous comments. Definitely no cry it out this young, and definitely check for reflux. My son has reflux and was the same way!
Also there is a growth spurt at this time, he may just be very hungry!
With all this being said, it is okay to put baby in a safe place for a few moments to give yourself time to breathe and relax. Dealing with a screaming baby is exhausting. The baby will be okay to cry for a few moments so you can make yourself a cup of tea or a snack and breathe for a moment. 
Hang in there, we are at 2 months now and it gets better everyday!

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At that age cry it out method is definitely not recommended. I know some people don’t believe in it at all but, at that age it’s definitely a no. I know it’s really rough, I’ve been there. But that’s still so young and babies cry for a reason even if we sadly have no idea what that reason is.

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I agree with all of the above. Definitely too young for crying it out. At 3 weeks if baby is crying it’s because he is uncomfortable or needs something.

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Do not let your baby cry at this age. He is far too young.
My baby at 3 weeks developed an awful cry and he wouldn't stop. I knew something wasn't right because I'd done EVERYTHING and being a second time mum my instinct just hit 100! 
Check for reflux.
Feel his tummy. He may be constipated. 
Room temperature. He could also be too warm or cold.
Colic can develop around this time too. 
What helped my boy when he was in his first couple of months was fresh air and a nice stroll in the pram.

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I’ve had this with one of mine and even though he was eating, he was still hungry. Swaddling was also very helpful for him. A nice tight swaddle, like he was wadded up in the womb. 
My 8 week old didn’t sleep very long at that age unless in the car seat or laying by me nursing. He’s just been figuring out how to nap the last few weeks and it’s such a nice change. The newborn phase is rough.

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Has he pooped? My baby started being constipated around that time and it was awful. You could try leg exercises if you’ve noticed he hasn’t pooped or if it’s kinda hard or comes out in pebbles. If that’s not the problem try giving your baby a bath and lotion then swaddle and be in a dark quiet space. Hope your baby feels better soon!

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Have you tried swaddling? Both my babies fell asleep while being swaddled  .

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