My 6 weeks old baby did not sleep since 6am till 2pm. She will cry once I put her down. What should I do?

Baby Not Sleeping My 6 weeks old baby did not sleep since 6a

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At this stage, she's still really new to the world - something we call the 4th trimester :) Basically, just imagine being in a warm, comfy and dark environment for 9 months being fed and sleeping whenever you want to, but suddenly being brought into a bright, noisy environment with a ton of space that you never thought possible - that's why most babies can get "clingy" to their mums simply because we're the closest thing they know and are familiar with. There are many reasons like what others have shared, but you could try things like bedtime routine, dimming the lights as the day gets over, white noises and keeping stimulations (toys, light, sounds) away from her close to bedtime!

Is her routine for milk feed normal or lesser? Are you the main caretaker or someone else? Maybe can monitor if any loud noise around her during the time that she is awake or if too glaring for her to sleep? If she has been bathed, diapers/nappy changed, and fed the milk intake per her age group, her cot not too cramped with baby items, play her some soft music or pat lightly to reassure her as you put her down. Do ensure the fabrics in her cot are washed regularly, and use suitable cot padding so baby won't be in contact with any hard or sharp edges. If she is still crying, do bring her to a gynae for further checks. All the best!