Some babies never want to be put down. If that sounds familiar, watch this video to learn tips from a pediatrician for teaching your baby independence and self-soothing. Thankfully, this is just a phase – all babies eventually grow out of it. Hang in there!

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00:08: Why do babies like being held?
00:24: Tip 1: Putting your baby down for brief moments
00:50: Tip 2: Napping
01:28: Tip 3: Baby wearing
01:57: What to do if you're alone and need to put your baby down