Question
How to deal with the issue of babies only sleeping when held?
Answer
When babies get used to falling asleep while being held, it can lead to parents feeling exhausted, especially when the baby cries and fusses when released. Parents can try waiting until the baby is more asleep and then gently placing them back in bed. If the baby still insists on being held to sleep, consider having family members take turns holding the baby to ensure they get a good rest. At the same time, you can gradually help the baby get accustomed to sleeping in bed, such as starting by sitting on the bed and holding the baby, then slowly moving to lying on the bed while holding, gradually reducing the time spent being held to sleep until the baby can sleep directly in bed.