C.I.O. for a 4mths. old?

[jmamom0709]

My son just turned 4mths old today. I need to clean but all he wants is to hold. He was already nursed, sleept for about 15min then hes up again crying b/c he wants to be hold. I also checked his diaper.

How can I get things done when all he wants is too be hold. I hate hearing scream but what else can I do? He dosent even want to be in his sling?!

Please help!!! So frustrated right now!!!

Is he too small to let him cry? I have him downstairs in the swing while im upstairs cleaning up the bathroom & putting away clothes.

How long is too long? Or should he be crying at all?

[used2chaos]

Jul. 18, 2009 at 2:34 PM

In my opinion, he's too young to cry it out.  I totally understand your frustration, I have 4 kids, two of them twins.  I have been where you are now more times than I can count.  But please remember, crying is his only form of communication; he's telling you he needs you.  The housework will still be there later, but he will only be little once.  If you let him cry it out you are teaching him that there is no one he can count on, no one he can trust to listen to him.  I know undone housework can drive you mad, but take a deep breath and look away from the chores.  Sit down with your little one and just hold him.  Rock him if you have a rocking chair.  Just breathe,  just be.  You will be happier and so will he.  This stage will pass, I promise.  Hugs to you!!!