It can take a long time to bounce her to sleep during naps, bedtime and if she wakes up without falling asleep during the night. I sleep in the bed with her so I am longing for 1. a goodnight's sleep. 2. to sleep in my own bed 3. for her to fall asleep on her own. I purchased Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Baby but I am afraid to implement if since now I do get at least some sleep. Has Dr. Weissbluth's book worked for anyone else? I have the 2005 edition.
Extra Info: she possibly had reflux in the beginning, was colicky (still has her days), gassy
2006-07-26 10:06:33 · 8 answers · asked by sunneybear1 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
hiya, Don't worry about it too much, they all have thier wierd little habits.
My little boy was just like your daughter - he only wanted to sleep in his bouncy chair (all the time) then i found myself sitting up at midnight bouncing away and i just couldn't do it any more, i thought ' theres got to be a better way' and there is.
Try putting her in her cot awake, stay beside her, if she whimpers reassure her you're still there. Eventually you can move your chair gradually towards the door, until you are sitting right outside it. If she wakes through the night give her at least 3 minutes to try soothe herself back to sleep. if after 3 minutes shes still awake, go in but don't pick her up. just use a soothing tone and tell her mummys here (stroke her cheek)
I did this with my son and he's slept through the night since he was 6 mnths old. I'm not going to lie it does take time and patience and there will still be odd nights when they'll wake up.
keep your chin up babe, you can do it
Good luck honey, hope this helps x x
2006-07-26 10:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by lisa j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea, someone who has the same problem I do. Mine is 4 1/2 months old and will only go to sleep now if he is over my shoulder and bouncing. At first it was he had to be swaddled, then we moved on to had to be in the swing, and changed to had to be covered in his blanket with a pacifier, sleeping in bed with me and my husband, and now the shoulder thing. The funny thing is, I have four older kids and when they were babies, not one of them did what my little guy is doing now. I just love him and do it how he wants it. He's only going to be little for so long right? Nothing wrong with a little pampering for your little one.(Mine has reflux too). Your doing just fine.
2006-07-29 19:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by ~SSIRREN~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds totally normal. They spent 9 months bouncing around inside us, it helps them feel comfortable. Our 4 month old sleeps with us, it is great- less waking for all of us. I think it's important not to let your daughter cry it out, sheis still developing trust and obviously needs something if she is crying, like to bounce or suck for comfort. By making her comfortable you are making her feel safe and loved. You might try reading "The No Cry Sleep Solution". Also, a good sling like a Kangaroo Korner pouch or carrier like an Ergo Carrier might be nice so she gets her bouncing while you are walking around, etc.
2006-07-26 11:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only tell you what worked for me... well, for my daughter, since she was the baby that couldn't sleep. I bought one of those battery powered baby swings with a reclining seat. Put her in it and she'd be out like a light and would sleep for several hours. I got it at a garage sale, paid $10 for it. If it had been the last $10 I had ever earned it would have been worth it for the sleep my daughter and I were able to get.
2006-07-26 10:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but you have established a bad pattern from the start. She should never have been in bed with you, you need to be listening to the advice of your Pediatrician, who will probably tell you that she needs to learn how to fall asleep on her own. Yeah, the crying can be hell for you but it will not get any better if you jump at her every sound. You need to break this cycle now while she is still young.
2006-07-26 10:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by drinkupmehearties 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aromatherapy diffuser or skin application of essential oils (blended with carrier oils of choice) if skin not sensitive. suggestions: Clary sage, lavender.
Addendum: also chamomile
Also the Baby Johnson or Wal-Mart (Equate) nighttime bath gel with lavendar.
2006-07-26 10:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're in for a rough time. The longer you delay the cure (which you have in your hands), the worse it's going to get.
2006-07-26 10:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll make a great porn star when she grows up.
2006-07-26 10:09:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋