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Just had a new baby - can't get any sleep? The sound of a crying baby when it's not "your shift" can totally ruin getting any sleep. A few more radical solutions from the combined wisdom of dads around the world include: * taking sleepers (not recommended) * ear plugs (OK but can be quite painful to wear them for extended periods) * sleeping in a different room / house altogether (works but might be a hassle / uncomfortable) So I'd like to throw in a *NEW* solution - WHITE NOISE. Yup, you heard me ... use noise to get some sleep. I've been using the old "unplug the TV signal cable and turn up the set" trick to get some sleep when... read full article

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matt lark 		Sleepless in bed

Might have to add this idea to the arsenal, sounds like it could be worth a try. Otherwise, get a sleep in while the baby is (wherever and whenever possible)..

16th June '11, 4:48pm Reply to this post
#2

Rugbylocos

I have taken up sleeping in the spare room to get some sleep with our new born screaming each night. I combine that with foam ear plugs. Next it will be ear muffs. When will it end . . . . . !!!

17th June '11, 4:51pm Reply to this post
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Shaun

Haha, it does end eventually, believe me (we've had two). You just need to hang in there, if you have to move into the spare room just to get a bit of sleep then fair enough. Or invest in a caravan like we did, park it out on the front lawn.

18th June '11, 6:41am Reply to this post
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JasonMantis

I was lucky enough that my boy slept through the night within a few months. Huge amounts of beer helped me sleep. Made him pee a lot though....

22nd July '11, 1:36am Reply to this post

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