Can try swaddling before patting? Or if you have the newborn type baby carrier, that also helps when you carry baby. At this age, they’re more aware of their surroundings but still feel very insecure. I did have to latch my LO to sleep quite a fair bit.
Try swaddling as they usually tends to sleep longer while being swaddled. Alternatively you may try white noise (can download apps) or use baby shusher.
Use a carrier if you have. I always use my konny whenever baby is fussy. It calm her down and I'm able to make her sleep in a short while.
My 6weeks usually sleep from 9pm to 5am(wake up twice for feeding)
Carry and rock gently
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