Surviving the Newborn Stage: When Your Baby Won't Sleep and You've Reached Your Breaking Point

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This article will address the overwhelming feelings and exhaustion experienced by new parents when a newborn struggles with sleep. It will validate the parent’s emotions, normalize the difficulty of the newborn phase, and offer practical strategies for managing persistent fussiness and sleep resistance. Topics will include acknowledging parental exhaustion, seeking and accepting help from a partner, understanding potential reasons for infant sleep challenges (e.g., reflux, overstimulation), exploring different soothing techniques, and the importance of self-care for parents. The article will also highlight how AI parenting assistants like Snugs.ai can provide personalized tips and support during these demanding times.

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