my son is 2 months n everytime i put him down to sleep he wakes right up so he's been in my bed to his cradle. my bed to his cradle all night. Im so tired n frustrated! Also when should i put him on a feeding schedule ? When he starts eating cereal or just now, btw i breast feed, thans 4 all answers.
2006-11-01 03:34:18 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son was the same way. He is also 2 months old and I found that if I wrap him up and put him in his carrier he will sleep for hours. I don't know why but he likes the sitting up and it keeps him cuddled so that I can do somehting else. I hope this helps!!
2006-11-01 03:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the best I can say is relax! I never had my babies on a feeding schedule, I would just feed them when they were hungry. As for the cereal they say 4-6 months is the right age...however just Trust your instincts. Congrats on successful breastfeeding btw. At night time, with my daughters have 3 preggo with 4th) when I was breastfeeding, i would put the bassinet right next to the bed. I also would fall asleep a lot while breastfeeding too. My first daughter slept with us all the time and my other 2 refused to sleep anywhere but their crib or bassinet! Just do whatever is comfortable for you...It will get easier I promise!
2006-11-01 11:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by marymojo2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. My daughter had reflux, which means she was "burping" up the breast milk and it burned her esophogus and hurt her. So she cried. Alot. And it especially bothered her when I put her down to sleep.
Her reflux wasn't too bad so the doctor recommended I stop breast feeding (because breast milk is very light) and switch to a special formula that was heavier and stayed in her stomach better. It helped a lot and she completely outgrew her reflux at 4 months.
Good luck and I hope you get some rest soon.
2006-11-01 11:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ruth E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not introduce solids until around 6 mos of age, per the AAP. ALL he needs now is breastmilk. Starting solids too early WILL NOT help him sleep but it CAN increase his risk for allergies, diabetes and obesisty.
There is nothing wrong with cosleeping with him as long as you do it safely.
Don't put him on a feeding schedule. Feed him when he tells you he is hungry.....just like you would do for yourself! Feeding schedules can lead to supply problems.
2006-11-01 11:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep putting him back to sleep in his own bed. get into a routine with him. dont talk to him when you put him back to bed. give him a kiss and come back out of the room. If you need more advice seek out your health visitor or read some parenting books for tips.
which ever you choose it is not an instant solution and will take awhile
2006-11-01 11:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 6 month old son and had the same problem with him. I tried this and it works great.
Feed him about 2oz of milk, take hima warm bath, then rub his body with baby lotion, get him in some comfy clothes then feed him one last time. After that rock him in your arms and that should do the trick.
2006-11-01 11:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by Cali Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so he wakes up. so what? that doesn't mean you have to move him into your bed. as long as he has been fed and changed, and as long as he gets enough attention during the day, let him cry. kids won't cry themselves to death. eventually he'll stop crying and go to sleep. babies cry. the sooner you learn that not all cries require action, the better off you'll both be. you'll get some rest, and he'll learn that he is capable of soothing and comforting himself sometimes. right now, he's learning that no matter what time it is, all he has to do is fuss, and he gets to sleep in your bed. the longer you wait to break him of this, the harder it will be.
2006-11-01 12:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this will get shudders from alot of people....put him on his belly. None of my kids would sleep on their backs, so I did what I had to for my sanity, and guess what.... they are all just fine! If it makes you feel better, put his cradle right next to your bed so you can be right there to check on him.
2006-11-01 12:00:07 · answer #8 · answered by momx4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when u put him to sleep try putting a shirt that u worn to work that day, he all ready knows how u smell so have something that's smells like u next to him it should work. u got to remember kids have to fed more than twice a night every 2 to 4 hours a day.
2006-11-01 13:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by ortizf10 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is 13 1/2 months old now but when she was that age I just held her for a little while and made sure that she was out before I tried to lay her down.
2006-11-01 11:39:12 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋