I knew while I was pregnant I was going to have a c-section so we bought a bed for my recovery to put in the nursery. On top of the bed we purchased one of those co-sleepers for infants to stay safe in. I knew he wasn't going anywhere and I could barely move so I knew I was staying put unless I had to get up. So after time my son and I both got used to sleeping together and I have really enjoyed it. I never thought I would have. Well now my son is starting to turn over and a sleep positioner will not keep him safe. A few nights ago we brought the crib over next to the bed and I began starting him in there. He slept for a 6 hours (like normal) then he was back to bed with me. Every time I try and put him back in the crib he just lays there wide awake, rolling around or playing with his feet. For both our sakes we need some sleep. SO... today I went out and purchased a glider. I really want to get the bed out of the room and for both of us to get some sleep. Any other ideas???????????
2006-07-27 09:56:03 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy Ong 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He's 5 months old today! :)
2006-07-27 10:16:26 · update #1
we also have a great sleep routine. he goes to bed fine in the crib... ( we've been using it for about 5 days) the problem is from 2 a.m. on.
2006-07-27 10:17:39 · update #2
when i say using it- i mean the crib. we've had a sleep routine since he was born. (music/stories/fan/ nurse/cuddle/ he falls asleep on his own)
2006-07-27 10:18:29 · update #3
he's only content playing at night if he can see me. as soon as im out of sight he cries.
2006-07-28 03:33:54 · update #4
My son just turned 3 and my daughter is 10 months. When I was pregnant, we swore they our kids would never sleep with us, but we had no idea how much we would enjoy it. They sleep in their own bed/crib about 3 nights a week, but we actually prefer to have the kids in bed with us. They're only little and willing to cuddle for a little while...Do what feels right for your family.
2006-07-31 16:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an empisode of one of the nanny shows dealing with this issue. 'super nanny'?? Not sure which. You don't say how old your child is or their capabilities.
In the show, the child slept with the parents all the time leading to uncomfortable sleep for the parents and maybe the child.
The nanny's solution was a practiced seperation technique.
Move the crib to another room if thats what you want. Establish a set "bedtime routine". Such as, place child in crib, calmly say "it's bedtime, goodnight", kiss on cheek, done. Then parent sits just outside the cage, not interacting with the child at all! Maybe just sit crosslegged and stare at the carpet. Do not interact with the child AT ALL unless the child leaves the crib. Then you are to place the child in the crib and repeat the "betime routine", then resume the sitting position. Under all circumstances stay calm, even if the child is crying etc.. Eventually the child will fall asleep. This process may take hours and hours the first few times, but that will change soon, and lead to the result you desire. Just have patience and stay calm.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-27 17:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Scientist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As tough as it is, you may have to let him cry it out and put himself back to sleep. It might make for some tired days for a week or so, but he will get used to it!! My twins were bad about that and I ended up sleeping with one or the other at some point in the night...not a great thing for any of us!! My sister actually toughed it out with them and refused to take them out of the crib unless it was time to eat or to change them. Other than that, they stayed in the crib the whole time they were supposed to be in bed. Now they go to bed between 7:30-8:30 and sleep thru til 7AM!! It's tough, but you can do it!! Put a CD player in there and turn that on, rub his back, get a mobile that plays lights on the ceiling.....but don't take him out if you can manage. It will make for a better sleep for both of you!! Good luck!
2006-07-31 17:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by heatherle74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just continue being consistent. Keep putting him back in the bed. I know how hard that is! My youngest was born with some problems and we decided to co-sleep with him. I have just now gotten him into his own room. Hes 21 months. I started with one of those pac n plays where he could see, and kept it next to the bed, eventually I moved it to the opposite wall and then out the door (into the hall) Just about a month ago, I finally got him into the regular crib in his own room. Yes, he cried for the first few days, at first I would go in and comfort him, but then I stopped and after about a week, he did just fine. Its also normal as they get older to wake up and play at nite. Being in their own room, they can do that, not disturb you, and learn to fall back to sleep on their own. Its a wonderful thing! Goodluck
2006-07-27 17:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by whiskeygrl319 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm slowly transitioning my 8 mos old to his crib after sleeping right next to me all his life (we have a cosleeper, never used it). I don't have any routine but I find that he sleeps for longer periods in his crib. What I do is raise the mattress where his head goes and he doesn't feel like he's just laying flat. I don't raise it a lot. Maybe that can help?
2006-07-27 21:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's safe for him to be in the crib i don't see any reason why you shouldn't go to sleep on him. after all he would probably go back to sleep on his own after playing.sometimes babies know that you will get he or she every time so this becomes a pattern every night until you put your foot down then he will see but make sure before you put him down for bed or if he gets up check to see if nothings wrong first and if not then ignore it and sleep or pretend that you are for a minute to see if this works but give it time do this every night. this worked for me! mother of 14,12,10,7,and5
2006-07-27 17:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went through that same thing with my daughter, but i just kept putting her in her crib and let her cry, i wouldnt let her cry for more than a few min, then i would go in there and rub her back and whisper to her so she knew i was there. it took about 2 weeks and she was fine in her own room. the longer you wait and the older he gets the harder it is going to be to break him of mommy sleeping right next to him... good luck.
2006-08-01 20:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by sassy_girl200501 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave him laying in the crib playing with his feet he is safe in the crib lay down and get somesleep. even if he is awake he cant go anywhere. also stop sleeping inhis room.
2006-07-27 17:00:53 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him lay in the crib by himself and soon enough he will get tierd of stayin up and go to sleep.......the crib aint going to hurt him it will keep him safe.......dont worry he will be alright
2006-08-02 03:47:56 · answer #9 · answered by none of your biz. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋