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Baby cries when put down: what to do?

A crying baby? No way, impossible, never seen! We've all been faced with this issue: my baby cries as soon as I put them down, on their bed, in the crib, the stroller, in the mud... In short, they're no longer in your arms and instantly starts crying.

Frustrating? Yes. Normal? Also! You're not failing, crying is normal for a baby and it's frankly expected from an infant. So discover the potential reasons for their crying and what to do to remedy it.

Why does baby cry as soon as I put them down?

Crying is one of the means of expression that your young baby has and isn't there to bother you. Their goal isn't to make your ears bleed or drain your soul (though).

Several possible reasons for this:

  • Baby is in a more or less restless falling asleep phase or was interrupted in a light sleep phase
  • Baby "smelled" the milk, is hungry or thirsty this little glutton
  • Baby is in a digestion phase with some difficulties or pain, previously massaged by your warmth and movements, they find themselves without help
  • Baby has unknown or uncomfortable sensations (stuffy nose, hot, cold, teething)

What to do so baby stops crying?

Give them attention, reassure them, explain the context... 

They must therefore be reassured by meeting their needs: the key is to give them the necessary confidence so they can gain (a little) independence. 

They seem to be asking for your arms? You can pick them up to see if that meets their need.

Babywearing with a wrap or baby carrier is a solution suited to both of you: baby is reassured against you while leaving your hands free to continue your activities.

Baby is fulfilled and you remain mobile and able to do what you want, PHEW! (We know how tiring it can be but you signed up for this hehe)

THE BABY WRAP THAT SAVES MY LIFE THE BABY CARRIER THAT MAKES MY LIFE EASIER

Baby cries when put down in bed

Baby falls asleep on you and wakes up as soon as you put them in bed? Generally, it's related to sleep (really?): a light/restless sleep phase or the fact that your baby may not be quite ready to sleep alone yet. It can also be due to a small sleep regression: a normal period where baby sleeps less well, wakes up more and needs more proximity. Babywearing can then really help reassure them.

You might read this type of advice, but honestly NO. 

  1. Try to limit baby's naps: if baby sleeps less during the day, they'll need it more at night! -> forcing your child to stay awake when they want to sleep?
  2. Create a stable rhythm: choose a regular time to put them to bed and thus create a routine where baby and their body will get used to it -> baby will have their own rhythm and it would rather be up to us parents to observe their rhythm and respect it
  3. Create an environment where even an insomniac would want to sleep: temperature, light, lullaby, music... Everyone has their preferences, it's up to you to find baby's -> generally it's more the parent that lullabies/music will condition: have you noticed that we take on a more soothing, softer voice and are ourselves calmer? So indeed, it can help, thanks to our own behavior :)

The strategies are endless to put them to sleep and stop their crying, courage.

How to put baby down without them crying? 

Be aware that it won't work every time, but in any case it will increase the chances! 

The gentle and gradual transition technique

Yes indeed, baby is comfortable, contained, warm in your arms. When put down on the bed, your infant no longer feels safe so we want them not to feel lost when you put them down. 

  1. In a carrier or in arms
  2. Verbalize that you're going to put them down, with a soft and calm voice 
  3. Gently place the bottom first, then the back, then the head...
  4. Keep your hands on them with the idea of containing them, so they feel enveloped 
  5. Remove finger by finger little by little so they don't feel the loss of contact :)

Baby falls asleep on you and wakes up as soon as you put them in bed? They have trouble staying alone? Little by little, Baby will gain confidence and feel capable of staying alone for longer periods and gradually will fall asleep alone. Give them moments to explore their environment alone when they're not asking to be held while being available to quickly respond to their needs.

You show them that you have confidence in them while giving them confidence in you. So be patient (anyway you can only do that)!

Then, when they're 13 years old and embarrassed for you to give them a kiss in front of their friends, you'll really miss their clingy side! (yes yes yes)

If baby cries ALL THE TIME, this article should interest you and save you. Then if you're interested in attachment theory, it's this article that will interest you :)