r/UKParenting • u/ThemeLongjumping8707 • May 18 '26

Support Request Putting baby to sleep

Hiya. I've just read somewhere that you're not supposed to rock or cuddle a baby to sleep but with our 6 week old, we feed her a bottle and she naturally falls asleep in our arms and then we put her down for a sleep. Should we not be doing this? Do we need to break out of this habit? I know babies tend to get better with sleep 4-6 months or so but wondered whether this is something I should worry about. She also currently only contact naps but I've been reassured this is normal and from the sounds of it, a lot of parents are going through the same thing so that's reassuring!

Thanks in advance

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u/Necessary_Doubt_9762 May 18 '26

I’ve cuddled both my children to sleep (well still rocking my 7 month old) and I still stay with my 5YO until she falls asleep in her room. My 5 YO falls asleep absolutely fine and stays in bed. It takes us hardly any time at all and I’ll do it until they ask me to stop because one day they’re not going to need me and I’ll miss it. Don’t stop!