Want to try it out but want to hear other experiences from parents of toddlers (18-36 months please). Let me know what your experiences are based on the new book too. Thanks!
2006-09-29 11:50:20 · 9 answers · asked by hawaiijos 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Additional details: I don't believe in letting my daughter cry it out. She has co-slept with me since birth and I've been trying to gently transition her to her own bed for the last 3 months. I don't care if she ends up in bed with me halfway through the night. I want to go through the nighttime routine, read her stories, say goodnight and be able to walk away and get on with my evening. I haven't accomplished that yet since I won't spank her or punish her in any way for getting out of bed.
2006-09-29 12:06:38 · update #1
we did and now he goes to bed at bedtime with little to no fight. most of the time being no fit at all
2006-09-29 12:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't believe they should cry it out. That seem so cruel. My kids would never stop crying either.
I let them sleep with me, and then got them toddler beds when they were 2 and 3. They had no problem sleeping in their own room with them.
When I put them down for a nap I would lay with them, and then sneak out when they fell asleep, or I would nap with them. Sometimes it was time consuming, but that's the job I signed up for when I became a mommy. The time goes by so fast, and I love the memories. They are only 3 and 4 now and they are the most lovable, sweet boys. I feel we have a better bond because of the extra time, and love.. I am so happy I did it.
2006-09-29 18:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by idontknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. i do not trust that that they had favor to cry it out. that seem so cruel. My little ones would under no circumstances quit crying both. I enable them to sleep with me, after that were given them toddler beds even as they have been 2 and three. that they had no situation snoozing of their personal room with them. after I placed them down for a snooze i'd lay with them, and then sneak out even as they fell asleep, or i'd nap with them. each and every each and every each and every now and then it change into time eating, yet it really is the interest I signed up for after I grew to change right into a mommy. The time is going through so quick, and that i respect the recommendations. they're actually 3 and four now and they are the significant alluring, sweet boys. i have were given self assurance we've an more advantageous efficient bond by using time previous regulation, and love.. i'm so satisfied I did it.
2016-10-16 02:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i haven't read this book but you don't need to punish her put her to bed as you have been read her story and say good night and then every time she gets up just take her by the hand and tell her that it is bed time, you will probably have to return her to bed lots of times but if you just simply return her with not saying much she will eventually get the new routine. i have three children and with my first who is now seven i used to rock her to sleep and from the age of 3 lay with her until she was asleep this used to take over my whole evening. good luck.
2006-09-30 04:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by threelittlecookies 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read this book yet, but I have read information on this topic from Dr. Jay Gordon's website. He has a great article on changing the sleep pattern in the family bed, and then another story from a mom on how she transitioned her son into his own bed. Here's the link: http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/ap/gentletranstition.asp
Good luck!
2006-09-29 16:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by teresaldg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am physically unable to let my child cry himself to sleep, my son is ok if i stay in the room i dont stroke his face or anything like that, i put him in his cot awake and feed him his bottle if he does not drop off i just sit on the floor next to the cot sometimes he is all over the place in the cot standing up jumping and sometimes im dying to laugh when he does something silly but i dont say anything and eventually he goes to sleep, sometimes this might take up to 20-30 minutes but its better than him being distressed, amd if he wakes in the night and he wont settle back of then i put him into bed with us but this is usually about 6 ish in the morning and he has been in his cot since 8 pm the previous night. try it it might work for you good luck
2006-09-29 14:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by julesivo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I never let my 3 babies cry it out. I used sleep training and always soothed them by rocking, rubbing their backs etc. They all turned out to be confident, independent sleepers. I feel that letting babies cry it out only makes them feel insecure and it stresses them out. Babies need that comfort and reassurance in order for a healthy secure attachment. Crying it out is the old fashioned way that is slowly dying out. Just like the saying "If you pick up a baby too much, they will become spoiled." Do what you think is best to comfort your child. Every child is different.
2006-09-29 12:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
never tried it . but i also never let any of my 3 kids cry themselves to sleep! that's just cruel. rocked them until they got to big, then i laid down on the couch with them. when they went to sleep, i put them in bed. when they get back up repeat. soon they sleep on their own. lots of work, but worth it.
2006-09-29 16:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i NEVER let my toddler cry herself to sleep.
if i have to i will let her fall asleep on me.
its cruel to let anyone cry.
ive had VERY good expieriences..she sleeps well through the night and sleeps soundly.she also sleeps on her tummy and has since she was 2 days old.
ive been doing this since she was born.
2006-09-29 11:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋