Is it really my technique or is it because of me??

Question

My 6 weeks LO nowadays gets pretty cranky, a couple of times after feed baby still crank up with me carrying and coxing and my wife keeps saying it’s my technique or angle of carrying the baby, when she or my maid takes over baby tends to quiet down almost immediately. But my technique works previously and to me it’s the same as theirs! And of course she only comment when what I do don’t work, when work my technique becomes ok.My take is that baby tends to sleep at breast and need the female comfort vs men.... but it’s my own opinion. Anyone has anything to share that can shed some light?

Cherlyn · Accepted Answer

Actually at around that age, my LO also suddenly couldn’t be comforted by my husband. It was a very frustrating time for him. Don’t think it’s the technique or anything, don’t worry. Might be the smell... My husband persisted in carrying my baby when she was in better moods, and of course, he had to pass her to me very often when he couldn’t comfort her. A few weeks later, she became okay with him again. And you know what? When she started to laugh at 3 months+, he was the only one who could make her laugh at first. Not even me. She only smiled at me, but laughed when he played with her. So don’t worry:) and don’t let what others say get you down. Your baby will recognise you better soon, and will be delighted to see you:)