All babies get sick, it’s just parred for the course. And while your baby’s pediatrician can help with treating your little one’s illness, they can’t treat the exhaustion that comes when your sick baby won’t sleep.
What you ought to know is that you have just embarked on the third phase of parenthood (phase one – carrying the baby, and phase two – giving birth) which is keeping your baby and you healthy, happy, and safe.
As a first-time parent, you probably prepared yourself early enough to ensure the necessary baby stuff is available at home and at the hospital. That’s good.
What you have not prepared for is the joy and laughter you will experience as a new parent. Also, you probably never prepared for the sadness, the crying, the screaming, and the feeling of helplessness, especially when holding your sick baby.
When your sick baby won’t sleep, it’s time for you to comfort them. You can sing a lullaby, read them their favorite book, listen to soothing music together, or even rock in the chair.
If you briefly study your baby’s sleep patterns and needs, you will be able to get your baby to sleep comfortably through the night. Remember, babies can’t speak and tell you their problems.
Hence, it is important to keep a constant watch on their habits to understand their needs. When something does not feel right, it is wise to contact your infant’s pediatrician.
This will help to alleviate any fears in regard to anything serious.
Likewise, if your child suffers from any known diagnosed illness, or disability, or has had a condition from birth such as cerebral palsy, it is especially important you speak to a medical professional to get their help and guidance on what to do when your sick baby won’t sleep.
So, how do you handle a sick baby when he or she won’t sleep? Well, for starters, here’s what NOT to do. 
Things You Should Never Do When Your Sick Baby Won’t Sleep
1. Never Ignore a Rising Temperature
Babies have low immune strength. This means they are susceptible to infections which are reflected by the body’s rise in temperature. If left unchecked, the condition will escalate.
As a mother (or a father), what you need to know is that the average normal body temperature for infants varies between 97°F and 100.4°F. If the baby has a temperature ranging between 98.6°F to 99.5°F, it is said that the baby has a low-grade fever.
This may be brought about by warm weather, thick blanket cover, room temperature, or overdressing.
A temperature above 100.4°F, however, is considered a fever. In such a case, cranking up the AC to lower the room temperature will not create a conducive environment if your sick baby won’t sleep.
Seek the help of your infant’s pediatrician immediately if you detect the fever.