habit. Whenever we try to lay her down without her bottle, she cries. We have a bedtime routine, and we have tried rocking her and a few other things instead of the bottle. Nothing has worked so far. Had anyone had the same problem? Any advice?
2006-07-31 12:42:09 · 16 answers · asked by mememe 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am not considering weaning....what? I just dont want my daughter to have to have the comfort of falling asleep with a bottle......
2006-07-31 13:13:57 · update #1
I am actually having this problem right now...my sons doctor told me to put water in his bottle...then sooner or later he wont want it!
2006-07-31 15:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by green_eyes_323_02 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, breaking the habit isn't fun, but it can be done. Does she take a pacifier, if so lay her down with it and kiss her goodnight and leave. You can go back in as often as you need to, pat her and give her the pacifier and then leave again. Try to extend the time between when you go back in. She will have to learn to fall asleep on her own, but you can keep going back in if you do not want her to cry. You can also try The No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. There will be a few bad nights, but 6 months is a good time to break the habit. Too much longer and it will become more difficult. Good luck!
2006-07-31 19:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really important that you break her of this. Going to sleep with a bottle can cause tooth decay. There are babies who actually loose teeth from doing this of have discoloration. It also can be a choking hazard. My daughter enjoys sucking so as soon as she finishes her bedtime bottle I immediately put a pacifier in her mouth. You baby may just have to cry for a few nights, and I know that's hard, but you are looking out for her by breaking her of this bad habit. Good luck!
2006-07-31 22:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by MamaAmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bottle usually has milk, use water.
Try using a sippy cup. Yes, it will spill and they'll want to get rid of it.
Really, at 6mo old, it's not a big deal. Try again at age 2-3. You won't be doing them any harm as long as you are just giving them water. At 2-3 years, you'll want to be in potty training(or finished with it)so limiting nighttime drinks then is more important.
2006-07-31 19:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by theobromo77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awe man if she wants the bottle give her the bottle its not that big of a deal and why does it matter anyways she looks so cute sleeping with it right? why break the ritiual she'll get rid of it when shes good in ready and youll miss her wanting the bottle!!
2006-07-31 22:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by cutenwild1769 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds awful, but let her cry. I am the father of two children and when we decided to take our kids off the bottle they cried also. It is heartbreaking to hear you child cry, I know, but it is for the good of the child. It is important to realize that you are the parent, not the friend of the child. There will be lots of times that you will have to make decisions that aren't popular with your kids, but you know what is best for them and you have to put your foot down. It won't take long for her to get used to sleeping without the bottle...(it'll seem like forever, but its not).
2006-07-31 19:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by awarriorandapoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son was the same, what worked for me was, i gave him a bottle about 30 mins before, then a bath, and i wrapped him up and put him in his cot with some quite music, like a mobile or something like that. it has worked for me. he has now got used to going to sleep on his own when i puthim down he is 8 months old now, maybe u could try that
2006-07-31 19:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by Krissy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because l breastfeed my 3 childern, but what some people say to do is, put the baby to bed, let her cry for 5 mintues, if still crying, go into her, let her know that you are there, walk away for another 5 mintues, and to continue this until she has fallen asleep.You have to remember that from your baby's eyes you have taken away what makes her feel comfortable going to bed. by going into her at every 5 mintue intervals lets her know that your around and that your not going anywhere.lt's worked for all of my friends. good luck with it all.
2006-07-31 19:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be hard but it might be best to just let her cry for awhile. As long as she if physically OK, her crying is just a sign of unhappiness. At some point kids learn that they can't always get their way. This could just be the first step in her learning this.
2006-07-31 19:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by Gwen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will grow out of that stage. Try puting water in the bottle instead.
2006-07-31 19:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by bjsmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋