my daughter is almost 6mos. old and I still have her in the craddle next to me at night. And during the day for naps I put her in the crib in her room. She is doing betterin there and taking longer naps My husband and I know she is getting to big for her craddle and needs to be moved in the crib but I worry about sids. But everyone I talk to say if she can roll over and get her arms out she will be fine and she moves all over and rolls from front to back and keeps rolling . But I want to know is it ok to move her crib to my room for 2mos to keep a eye on her to make sure she will be ok on her own. For when we put her in her own room at night For when she is ready. And also she like to sleep on her side and pushes her self to the top of the craddle where her head hits and almost her face against the bumper pad is that normal or safe because I seem to loose sleep checking on her at night to see if she is ok. Need some advice Thank You!!
2006-10-24 08:16:33 · 10 answers · asked by marshmellow 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
aww thats cute. ok well she is more then ok to sleep in her own room now. i know how it is to stay awake nights to check on the baby. mine are now 3 and almost 2 and i still check on them before i go to bed and now that i am having another i am sure i will do the same thing. however its better for her to be in her own room.put in a baby monitor. leave her door open and yours too. check on her if you need to but it would be easier for her to get adjusted to sleeping on her own now then it will be for her in a few months. good luck and congrats on the baby.
2006-10-24 08:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 children and let me tell you being worried is all part of it and is totally normal. First, when the baby hits the bumper on the bed and the bed with the top of her head, that is normal. They all do that it is just because they move around so much. If you feel more safe and comfortable with having her in her crib in your room for another couple of months then, go for it. My opinion is she would be fine in her crib at night time but, you need to do what makes you feel better where she is concerned. I hope that I have been some help. Also, just try not to get into the habit of having her in your room or she will not want to leave. That is a big mistake.
2006-10-24 15:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by wendi c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound just like me when my son was that age and the best advice i can give you to calm down and chill out! I really had to let go too. I got a baby monitor and would check on him 3-4 time a night till i got comfortable with that. just make sure that you dress her in warm clothes and she will be fine. No pillows and just a light blanket is good enough for them. If you want to place a bear or stuff animal in there with them so they feel like they are not alone. My son has his bear and i must say it really helped him to adjust. As long as they don't get too hot then babies are usually okay. And pushing her face against the pad that is normal. I asked my Dr about it and she said that is there way of feel secure. Good luck and i hope i helped a little bit
2006-10-24 15:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Alisha C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the age of 3 months she should have been put into her crib, in her room, if you are worried, get a baby monitor and quit loosing sleep, she will be fine and much safer in her crib. I have a feeling that the transition is going to be much worst on you instead of the baby!
Good Luck
2006-10-24 15:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by Pam of Ga 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I suggest removing the bumper pad, these can suffocate a child, although it is rare. SIDs is a danger to every child until they are about 1 year. My advice is to move some furniture around and bring her crib into your bedroom until you feel comfortable enough with having her sleep separately. I was very worried also and my son slept in our room in his bed until he was 18 months.
2006-10-24 15:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by xlady_elyriax 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she can roll, then I would move her to the crib. I have three kids and they were all fine. If you keep her in a cradle she is outgrowing, she could possibly fall out. Also, if you do not put her in her cdib, she may get too used to sleeping in your room and could still be there when she is 2. That is hard on a marriage! Good luck!
2006-10-24 15:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by Army Wife 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Six months old is old enough for your daughter to sleep in her own room in a cot. Your daughter is now past the 2-4 month stage that is most common for sudden infant death.
Follow all the guidelines to help minimise the risk of SIDS. I'd also remove the bumper as there's a small risk of suffocation there.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/WELCOME/safety/back_to_sleep.html
However, if you're breastfeeding at night, you might want to move the larger cot into your room for convenience. It's up to you really!
2006-10-24 15:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by in vino veritas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put her in her own crib in her own room. Get a baby room monitor if you must know what is going on. She will be fine. I suggest you see a therapist for your compulsive disorder, (your smothering your daughter), Your daughter needs to learn to sleep in her own bed in her own room or you will have her sleeping with you when she is a teenager.
2006-10-25 02:19:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was worried about the same thing- A compromise, put the crib in your room until she is one. That's what I did. It worked great!!
2006-10-24 15:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by purpledragonflyjrh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do would be to move her to her crib, whether it's in your room or hers.
2006-10-24 17:39:53 · answer #10 · answered by alice27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋