Getting newborn to sleep

[reilymom]

My little one is almost 2 weeks old, she's not very fussy most of the time, but she will not sleep unless she's being held. I love holding her, but sleep is hard, and getting anything done(like a shower) is very difficult. She had jaundice in the hospital, and another round of treatment at home, it was heartbreaking tohear her scream and be unable to hold her. I think that experience has made her more clingy. I know I have to get her sleeping out of my arms, but I don't know how.  
I breast feed, but she also uses a pacifier occasionally. She will sometimes sleep in her carrier, but only for a limited time, her bassinet time never lasts long. I just need advice. Thank you

[BabyTurnip]

My son goes to sleep very well on his own (hes 5weeks) sometimes if hes not fully asleep he will fuss but not much. Around 3am though after im done feeding him he just wont sleep well on his own so he usually ends up sleeping with hubby and I. I cant swaddle him or else hell cry.

[steffimariee]

My baby girl hates sleeping in her crib/bassinet but she has no problem with sleeping in her rocker bed. It keeps her cozy and tight. She got use to sleeping with me so I think she doesn't like feeling like she's not secure.

[AshleyDMcCaig]

My daughter co sleeps with my hubby and I, it works for us,  I get anxious thinking about her sleeping in her own area, I can check on her all night in our bed... I guess the only issue we have is that she's already daddy's girl and won't go to sleep unless he goes to sleep. Lol you just have to find a way that works for your little one, I've read about the swaddling thing, too... my little girl gets agitated if she feels restrained, so that's a no go for us.. lol oh and my daughter just turned 3 weeks old

[Deanna11]

My babygirl was like that as well and she never had jaundice. I used to sleep with her laying on me but as she got bigger it became more uncomfortable for me. My solution was to gently lay her next to me on the bed once she was asleep and now she's able to sleep on her own and I can also put her down while she's awake so I can get things done around the house when I need to. Right now she's 2 1/2 months old and still sleeping in our bed until her room is ready but I'm confident she'll sleep in the crib no problem. Maybe I just got lucky but hopefully something similar will work for you :)