i have to rock him to sleep with a pacifier or he falls asleep right after eating when i'm burping him, but if i lay him down he's usually awake in minutes.
2006-07-06 12:46:13 · 17 answers · asked by pynki♪ 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That leaves you with 2 options. No naps or let him sleep on you. I think the answer is obvious.
Whatever you do, do *not* let him "cry it out". First of all, it may not work. Second, it's not good for him, physically or emotionally. Third, even if it *does* work, it doesn't work. He is still *learning* how to fall asleep on his own. Which is a better lesson for him to learn--that the way to fall asleep is to get really tense and scared, then fall unconscious, or that the way you fall asleep is by relaxing?
2006-07-06 19:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I let my son cry a little...when he realized he was still tired, he went back to sleep. Some people don't like letting them cry it out, but it worked really well for me. Your son is still little though, and letting him cry for a long time isn't good because it can make them feel insecure. When my son was that age I would let him cry for about 10 minutes, only if I new that his diaper was clean and that there was no possible way that he could be hungry or that he was uncomfortable. Those little guys wear themselves out pretty easy with crying and mine went back to sleep. Later on he started having problems sleeping again and I let him cry it out and now he's having 2 2hr naps a day and sleeps 11-12hrs a night.(He's 10 months) Maybe though your little guy still have a few burbs in there that make it uncomfortable to sleep longer?
2006-07-12 12:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Shonna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried laying down next to him? That works for me. And then after a few weeks of that I could get up after a couple minutes and he would be fine. Just make sure you stay still until his breathing gets really regular. And, no doubt the naps will still be shorter than when he sleeps on you. But sometimes moms need to actually get up and walk around!! :)
2006-07-06 19:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there, and I swear you're going to regret it. You have to break that cycle as soon as you can! Start slow, sit in a chair in his room and let him cry for five minutes. Keep telling him it's ok. Then after a few days leave the room and return in five minutes, pick him up, soothe him, then put him back down. This worked for my daughter. I also gave her a t-shirt that I wore and that helped a lot. But trust me, do it now, or you'll never get any sleep!
2006-07-07 00:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to parenting. My 3 1/2 month old does the same thing, so naughty. I just keep trying to put her in her crib. If I know she is very tired I will let her cry for about 5 minutes then get her and try again. She still hates naps in the crib but I think she has gotten better. I know I probably didn't help much but at least you know your not alone.
2006-07-06 19:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lord Jake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's because he's used to hearing your heartbeat and he's used to your warmth. at this age, this is normal. get a front carrier or a blanket or a non-fuzzy toy and either keep him in the carrier as you do things around the house. With the blanket, swaddle him (wrap firmly around your son). This is good pyschological development for him and you. One day he'll be all growed up and he won't want to be near you. enjoy him.
2006-07-06 19:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to keep him awake during daytime hours - so he will keep sleeping through the night. Keep him up and active, he'll have sweet dreams, and possibly 12-hours of sleep at night.
2006-07-06 20:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by Terri C. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter wouldn't nap alone until about 7-8 months. Just enjoy the cuddling! Before you know it he won't want to be SEEN with you (as a teenager) let alone cuddle.
2006-07-06 19:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by all_my_armour_falling_down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get out of this habit. It is nice to spoil him, I know ,but you will do it for a long time. Just lay him down every day to a special time and it does not mather what he does, but he will learn this is time out. Be firm ,but dont let him cry to long. Good Luck ,
2006-07-06 19:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by diamantenkitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should take at least 2 naps during day time..try to play music or get him tired like play with him and get him toys to play with and when he is tired believe me he will go to sleep without rocking or anything. get a Bouncer and bounce him he will sleep. good luck i know how tough it is.
2006-07-06 19:55:01 · answer #10 · answered by sasa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋