Have you taken the Will I Ever Sleep Again? newborn class? This class will teach you strategies to calm your fussy baby, read your baby's cues, and set your days and nights up for success. Many babies described as fussy or colicky see great improvement after the tips from this class are implemented.
When babies don't EVER really allow us to put them down, even after being calmed by the soothing strategies from the Will I Ever Sleep Again? class, there's usually a physical reason. So if this is what you're seeing, consider a physical cause.
We find that the top 3 physical reasons for us to see this are:
Over-tiredness: Make sure that you are really watching sleepy cues and wake windows. Rewatch tip 2 in your Will I Ever Sleep Again? class videos as well as the "Troubleshooting Checklist" for more about this. Also, the bonus video called "Short Naps" (found between tip 6 and 7 can be helpful).
Hunger: We really recommend that you offer feedings every 2.5-3 hours throughout the daytime to ensure good caloric intake and full feedings. If you feel like you're doing this and your little one may not be getting good feedings, consider increasing ounces offered or renting a scale to weigh your baby before and after feeds for nursing. Again, tip 2 from your Will I Ever Sleep Again? class has more about this. If you suspect that your little one is snacking instead of taking full feedings, check out this great Instagram post:
Physical pain or discomfort: If the other 2 don't seem to apply, you may want to take your little one to the pediatrician just to double check any physical concerns. If you suspect reflux concerns, check out our blog on Reflux and Baby Sleep.