2006-07-27 09:50:59 · 9 answers · asked by Hooney 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Make sure her basic needs are met.... full belly, dry diaper, not too hot or too cold, and nice and comfy.
As for the rest, it's up to you and what will work for you.... there are three resources you should check out to help make a decision.....
One, is Dr. Ferber's method.... the "cry-it-out" guy....
Two, is Dr. Sears' techniques....... the "attachment parenting" guy....
And Finally, is "The Sleep Lady", Kim West...... who is kinda right between the other two....
NOBODY will be able to tell you exactly how to get your baby to fall asleep, and stay that way, at night. If you get the information, make the decision that fits you and your baby the best. Each child is different, and there is no cookie-cutter experience, ya know?
I know this isn't exactly what you were looking for, but, really, it's the best way I can think of to do it. You don't want to doubt yourself or feel resentful, or anything like that, later down the line (or late at night with a crying babe!), so it's best to look some stuff up and decide what fits you two the best.... Good luck!!! =)
2006-07-27 10:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I did with my daughter, exchange into i began her on a sippy cup while she began eatting toddler meals. in order that she ought to get the cling of it and get used to it. I nonetheless used a bottle for feedings inbetween toddler meals and that makes the transition somewhat less complicated. i finished making use of formulation at 10 months and commenced making use of total milk. It fills her up extra effective than formulation and that i exchange into informed additionally via the time she's a year have her use a sippy cup and not extra bottle. even with the undeniable fact that, my daughter is 15 months and each now and then the sippy cup would not artwork for her. she would be in a position to drink milk type her sippy cup and from a cup, yet at evening she has to have the bottle and could no longer drink it any opposite direction. So, it jsut relies upon on your determination and toddler readiness. i be attentive to some young infants that drank from a bottle longer than my daughter, and a few mom and dad who nonetheless provide 2 and 3 year olds bottles each and every now and then, so i assume it merely relies upon on you. yet sippy cup around 6 months with toddler meals, or if she will't carry her bottle via 6 months, waitn till she will carry her very own bottle and then try it, yet once you merely stop making use of the bottle and verify out to grant her a sippy cup it must be extra good. additionally, sippy cup nipples are distinctive type bottle nipples while it comprises how they suck, so as that could additionally be complicated for her to get used to. desire this helped.
2016-11-03 03:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first son slept through the night beginning at 3 months old. My younger son didn't sleep through until he was 11 months old. :( At this point, she's probably getting enough food/formula during the day to sustain her, and doesn't need any in the middle of the night like she did when she was a newborn. When she wakes up (unless she missed her last bottle or meal of the day) don't feed her or give her a bottle...if you do, she'll get used to it and will continue to wake up for one.
When she wakes up and cries, don't pick her up, because then she'll get in the habit of having to be rocked to sleep. (You know, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. :)) My boys' pediatrician recommended going to her room (Leave the lights OFF) and going to her crib. Place your hand on her back or stomach and pat or rub it and talk to her soothingly to calm her down and help her fall back to sleep.
2006-07-27 14:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first tip would be to feed the baby right before going to sleep so there's less chances of her waking up in the middle of the night hungry.
The second tip I have is not to immediately run to her when she wakes up in the middle of the night. Give her a few minutes and observe if she can fall asleep by her self. Do this gradually.
2006-07-27 09:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by princess consuela banana hammock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a little different than a lot of parents. My children, by nature, are nocturnal -- so putting them to bed at 7 p.m. was never an option.
I found that it was best to feed my son around 10 or 11 p.m. so that he had a full tummy. After that, he would sleep longer at night.
Make sure your little one has a peaceful environment and that she feels safe. If her tummy is full, she may sleep better.
2006-07-27 09:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ifeelyourpain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she wakes up in the middle of the night, go in her room but don't pick her up, rock her, etc. Just stand by her crib and softly talk to her and then sit next to her crib and talk to her and calm her. She needs to learn how to put herself back to sleep and holding her and things like that will never teach her that. Just let her lay there while you talk to her and she'll eventually fall back asleep.
2006-07-27 09:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed her heavy foods that won't hurt her like mashed potatoes, rice cereal mixed with fruit that will fill her up so she will sleep thru the night. It worked for my children.
2006-07-27 09:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy put a lil tequilla r any kinda rum in watever ur givin her to drink and i can guarantee she b out like a light and u wont have to worry about her wakin up through the nite jus dont put too much
2006-07-27 10:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by Matthew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More fresh air and exercise. Works every time.
2006-07-27 09:56:58 · answer #9 · answered by R. F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋