Feel like a rubbish mum

Don’t be so hard on yourself! Your baby is happy in your arms - that means you are a good mum full stop. Your babies emotional needs are being met and that is so important. And ignore your MIL, every baby is different. My baby is 5 months and only contact naps and in her pram. When baby is napping, try to make it relaxing for you too, get baby comfy in your arms and put the tv on and take a breather. My baby is needy, I find taking her out in the pram with my headphones on is really helpful because it gives me a little a break. Your doing an amazing job, give yourself credit x

I wouldn’t worry about any of that! You are doing what’s best for your baby and for that you’re a good mum so please don’t be so hard on yourself! If it helps my LO was like that and I thought I was never going to be able to get my lil one to sleep on his own but he’s 15 months and he’s gotten better on his own so it just waiting until your baby decides to do it on his own!! I did find that having a set routine for the buildup to his naps and bedtime really works, and I put on white noise and he’s just there all comfy and sleepy!! I did also find that if he goes to someone’s house to tell them the routine once established so that he knows it’s sleep time. Please please please do not stress it’ll come in time and for now just enjoy the cuddles as it’s so soothing and relaxing for the soul and one day he might not want cuddles from mum anymore!!!! Xx

Don’t listen to her, my little girl only had contact naps for the the best part of her first year, she was in our bed at night until she was 4 months and then moved herself over to her own bed as she liked her own space more (obviously I moved her but it was by following her lead) she moved on to napping in her own cot and even falling asleep in there without me having to rock her. If you’re happy with how you’re doing things now then you don’t need to change them, your baby will grow and develop in his own time and you being there to support him through these changes will make them happen smoothly. I hate when people tell you what you’re doing wrong with your child, you’re not asking anyone to do the work so I don’t see why they should get a say.

As for only going to you and your husband my little girl is still like that and she is almost 2, she will play and interact with others but isn’t very comfortable being held by many people, my older son was completely different and would happily be passed around to anyone so it could be a personality thing. He’s so young that I don’t think you need to stress about it, my daughter is coming out of her shell more and more and I can tell her knowing that I’m right there helps her feel more confident in new environments. Try not to give yourself a hard time, you’re doing your best for your baby and things change and progress so quickly in these first years try to trust the process a little xx

My LO was the same wanted cuddle sleeps and wouldn't be put down. You can't ruin babies by too many cuddles it's security and safety for them. Ok, yes, slowly introducing others to cuddle not just you can be a goal, but if there isn't anyone to regularly support and socialise it's easier said than done! You're a great money, you're keeping the tiny human alive and managing chores, that's winning in my book x

Bless you. Ignore your MIL I have two kids. First was super clingy no matter why I did. Second will happily sit with anyone! It sounds like the mundane routine is getting to you it is hard but your doing a great job the fact baby only wants you shows your their safe space and comfort. This won’t last forever although it may feel like it now! I get the anxiety going out but a little walk down the street and come fresh air will break your day up and make you feel so much better. If your anxiety is getting too much please go and speak to your doctor for some help xx

These babies grow up so quick, enjoy those snuggles with your baby while you can! You are doing a fab job