NB refuses to sleep

My almost 2 mths old nb now loves to cat naps and refuses to sleep properly. Keeps crying for no reason especially when put down on cot or my bed after I confirmed he is sleeping but not colic for sure. I also swaddle him bcos he will suddenly jolt up from sleep then cry bloody murder. At night, he'll wake up 1-2 hrs daily and I take turns with my husband. I feel sorry for him bcos he works in the morning. Even with the people at home helping me, I am so exhausted as my nb also latches/nurses (he's on mix feed). My shoulder is so painful from carrying him around. Both my thumbs are also in pain. Is it normal for babies to refuse sleep at this age? Any mummies had the same experience? What did you do when your nb behaves this way? #advicepls

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My girl is 1.5 months. i try to keep her awake as much as i can by entertaining her and without swaddle. only night time when i put her to sleep then i'll swaddle. without swaddle she cannot sleep proper much as she cannot fully control her arms and legs yet hence easy to wake up. day time will be tiring but you get slightly better sleep at night.

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4y ago

My nb needs to swaddle bcos he will suddenly jolt up from sleep and cry bloody murder. But he's ok now. Probably growth spurt not sure. Bought an electronic rocking chair for him. He's not used to it but now he seems he sleeps better in it. Otherwise it's really hard for me to do anything else.

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