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Lately Mason has been throwing fits at tenebrosity when I try to put him in his bed (a portable crib in my stay).  If I let him crumble asleep on my bed, then move him to his bed then he is forfeiture.  But I can't exactly wet-nurse him and condition in his bed.  He stands up screaming and maddening to climb out.  My hubby's mom suggested we buy a quick to put on the crib but since it is a portable crib it is mostly net and there is no way to strap the unstationary to the crib.  However we do have a ceiling fan in my scope and it is almost completely over Mason's bed.  So take it how wrought up I was to catch about Fandangling !! They prepare mobiles that velcro to the blades of a ceiling fan!!  they proposal unlike set for babies, kids, and tweens.  I asseverative that Mason would like the puppies...

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Kingston was born 01/27! aksed: My son is 3.5 months old. For the past few weeks he has been cranky and sleepy by the time he gets home from the babysitter. We usually pick him up and get home around 4:30 or 4:45 p.m. Sometimes he'll laugh and play for 30 minutes to an hour, but he turns into Mad Max from then until he falls asleep for the night. My husband and I have actually started calling him Mad Max. We usually feed him 6 oz. as soon as we get settled in at home, then he is satisfied for a minute or two but after that all hell breaks loose. He starts whining, squirming, crying ... sometimes screaming to the top of his lungs non-stop. He is constantly rubbing his eyes and he appears to be sleepy but he refuses to go to sleep. This goes on for HOURS. Literally. It is usally around 7 or 8 that he finally decides to go to sleep, but by then it's almost bathtime and bedtime.

We try to put him to sleep between 9 and 10 p.m. He's usually in the bed by 9:30 p.m. I've tried putting him to bed earlier but that causes him to wake-up earlier. Plus, often times we have to stop by the store of run other errands and it doesn't give us a lot of time to spend with him. The good thing is he has been sleeping all the way through the night (until around 6:00 or 6:30 a.m.). But this new trend is driving us insane. Especially me.

I feel like I spend all my time holding him in the evenings. I am literally glued to the couch or having to walk him around the house and constantly entertain him, which eventually stops working. When I'm sitting down and holding him he squirms, locks his legs up and tries to stand up on me. Either that or he's pushing his feet against me to push himself up. When I try to sit him back down he screams. When I try to hold up with him looking behind me he doesn't like that. All while wiping his eyes and whining.

I can't get anything done. If he does happen to take a nap I'm usually too exhausted to do what I set out to do (because I've been wrestling with him). I am convinced that, as a new mother, I am doing something wrong. I need to be able to get up and do other things. Sometimes I'll put him in his swing and he'll sit there peacefully. Other times he'll squirm and cry. I've recently discovered the baby channel on cable and he really likes those educational shows. But I don't want to just throw him in front of a TV for hours on end, either. If he does doze off or we are able to get him to go to sleep, he will wake-up if I try to put him in his crib or swing. So, after spending hours waiting for him to go to sleep it's all for nothing because the cycle repeats itself.

Both my husband and I take turns trying to entertain him but it is stressing me out! I realize he's not old enough to entertain himself more, but I just don't want to believe other mothers are in my situation. Can anybody give me some tips? He's not quite old enough for the exersaucer but I will be getting one soon. I have a sling but he seems to heavy to carry around in that. I'll place the swing (it's one of those portable floor models) wherever I am and that just doesn't keep his attention long. He has all sorts of toys I try to entertain him with, but he is a huge fan of my puppet shows where I take the stuffed animals and talk to him in a high-pitched voice. But that gets tiring and I'm still not getting anything done.

Costume Lady answered: Don't worry, it's totally normal. You just need to find your way around it. Talk to the babysitter and find out exactly what she does with the baby during the day... maybe a task by task breakdown (she may have some pointers). I think, like a lot of babies (mine included) that he may just want to be held and carried around and he probably misses you. You could try taking him for a walk (fresh air is good) while your other half prepares dinner. Most babies will not entertain themselves for longer than 5-10 minutes at that age. I wouldn't expect to get much done with a baby this age. If you just accept that he'll take up all of your free time for the next few months, then you'll find you have a well adjusted little boy. It's OK to let the chores slide for a bit. You are lucky to be getting a full nights sleep.

ps - it really sounds like he's getting too tired in the evenings... maybe he should have an earlier bedtime? I literally have to bathe my daughter right after our dinner so that she can get ready for bed - we put her down anywhere from 7pm to 8:30pm depending on her mood. I don't think you can always force a specific bedtime on a baby.

what are his naps like during the day? sleep begets sleep.... try this for some other info... http://www.askdrsears.com/html/7/T070100 .asp and http://www.askdrsears.com/html/5/T051200 .asp