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My 2.5-month-old cries most of the night and only settles with constant rocking. Is this normal?

Moms describe this phase as exhausting but common around 2–3 months, sometimes linked to growth spurts or startle reflex. Support, swaddling options, and talking to a pediatrician can help.

Community Answers(3)

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Some moms relate to rocking their babies in different ways all night and getting barely any sleep around 2–3 months.

2

A few moms found that swaddling or ‘arms up’ sleep suits reduced the startle reflex and helped babies sleep a bit longer, though not all babies tolerate swaddles.

3

When nights are consistently very tough, moms suggest getting help (nanny, family) and discussing the baby’s sleep and weight gain with the pediatrician.

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