re: Can a six week old baby cry because it wants to be held by you?

try turning the shower on and sitting in the bathroom with the lights off. The sound of the shower should put the baby to sleep within a few minutes (5-10 min).

You should also try to put the baby down more during the day. The issue is more than likely that the baby sleeps in someone's arms during the day and that has become the preferred method of sleeping.