Transition from baby carrier to baby cot

Question

Hi mummies, my baby is 7 weeks old. Whenever baby sleeps in carrier(konny and ergo), I have difficulty putting him back to baby cot or bed and have him still asleep. As soon as i put him down, he would either instantly wake up or would wakeup within few mins. I even put the beansprout bag over his body to put some weight but doesnt work. Ive tried sushing, putting pacifier, patting him, would still wake up and sometimes cry.Any tips ? #firsttimemom

Vô danh · Answer

At 7 weeks, babies still have a very strong startle reflex and they feel the temperature and pressure change the moment you put them down, so it makes total sense he wakes up. What helped me was warming the cot mattress with a hot water bottle before transfer (remove it before baby goes in), and keeping my hands on his chest for a full minute after laying him down so the transition feels more gradual. It takes some patience but most babies do get better at this around the 3 to 4 month mark once that startle reflex settles lah.