Ensure the room is dark, try to be quietish, and try to do the same calming thing before every nap (eg a bottle, or a lullaby).

Often these things take some adjustment time. Plus his sleeping habits will change in a few weeks around the 12 week mark. I would try and avoid starting a habit now that may make it harder to get him to settle in a cot later. Maybe read some information from a parenting service like Karitane about how to settle him so you can get in a good routine now and he can move towards self settling later

My best answer would be to put him in a wrap or a carrier!

Did you manage to get him sleeping better during the day?

how is he now

Any luck with the advice below?

we got a swing to help with this situation

or put them in a rocker to sleep

you might have to hold her in your arms until she falls asleep and then put her to bed

He is having some separation anxiety form you during the day, it must be very hard on you during the day time.

I used to put my baby on a rocker on the floor, rock her to sleep and then leave her there

Watch out for tired signs, wrap him and place him in the same place for all of his sleeps. He’ll love the routine.

My babies were both like this early on. Remember that they are adjusting to their new world and want to be near mum. From about 4-5 months old I just persevered and kept putting them down through the day, if they woke up id resettle and put down again as many times as it took. It’s draining but after about a week bub would go down first time. Otherwise you could try baby wearing.

if he is sleeping well at night which is giving you rest be grateful for that. no baby is perfect but at least you are getting your sleep.

I always had the Bassinet with me in the Lounge and would keep a Firm hand on my Son until he drifted off.

when my daughter was this age i kept the bassinet out in the lounge room and would often rock her to sleep in that, at times she was happier to sleep laying on me so I let her. Its too young to worry about bad habits and you do what you can to help them

We used the pram to rock to sleep and also the bassinet we had could rock and once she was asleep you locked into the normal position.

My daughter was similar early on so I would sleep her on the couch near me or in the bassinette in the room i was in once deeper sleep set in I would walk away and do what I needed to do. To put her to sleep I would start by patting her bottom and then as she drifted I would just hold my hand on her with enough pressure for me to feel she was there. Each day I would stay with her less and less and once she would fall asleep without me patting her I slowly moved her to her cot in her room. By about 4 months she was able to be put In her cot and fall asleep by herself or sometimes with mobile playing. Only if I miss the tired window and she gets over tired do I need to rock her to sleep but I’m still able to put her down as soon as she is asleep.

It does get hard but try to let bubs cry for a little while then maybe he will go to sleep? I use to rush in straight away but got in bad habit and had trouble transitioning back to bed because of this. If really bad crying take bubs for walk in pram or try some relaxing music. I did lie bubs in bed with me too. Also could put cot in your room and try that. Good luck and I hope you find a good routine with baby xxxx

Yes its hard and I remember when you did get them to do something they would for a few weeks and then change their routine. Maybe try them on the couch or floor even if safe to do so. At least you might be able to get some things done or rest yourself. Do they have a mobile above their cot? This might help as they can have a little play and just be happy to hang out in the cot. Goodluck and I hope you get some helpful solutions.