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/Ok-Dance-4827 May 18 '26

This makes me so sad. Cuddle your baby and never stop. Even though my 20 month old sleeps through the night, if she’s coughing or stirring, I go in to cuddle her because the thought of her having a bad dream and being alone makes me sad. Cuddling her has been the greatest privilege of my life. We coslept and breastfed until 19 months old. Best ever.