I fell horrible for even considering it. My baby has been waking up crying, atleast 3 times a night for the past couple of weeks. I nurse him to sleep every night. I know I'll have to break that habit anyway. I'm not sure what's going on with him. I don't think it's because he's hungry or wet. Could it be teething? Will crying it out help him sleep better?
2006-12-06 15:27:48 · 21 answers · asked by unknown 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He is way to young for that, he is crying because he needs something, not for no reason!
2006-12-06 15:29:18 · answer #1 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a mom of four children, I know it's hard to let your baby cry it out, but there comes a point when your needs have to come first. Being delirious from lack of sleep makes me a cranky and mad mommy...not the one I want to be.
We have gone through this phase with all our children at different ages. Once you decide whether or not to let him cry it out, don't let it go on for more than 20 minutes, although about 15 is my personal max. Then, go in and check on him, change his diaper and put him back down. He WILL cry some more. Continue this until he stops and goes to sleep. This may take as many as 5-7 nights, but the rewards will be a full night sleep for BOTH of you.
Also, make sure he isn't hungry at night by giving him a little "snack" before bedtime. Some cereal will hold him over until the morning. Check for teething, temperature and make sure his room isn't too cold or too hot now that winter is coming.
Hope this helps!
Susan
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2006-12-06 23:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Michael and Susan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my expierance with my own 7 month old daughter, she occasionally wakes at night, but rubbing her back for a few minutes or moving her around a bit seems to make her go back to sleep. I believe that it may be from teething as "the drool factory" is really starting to go at it again and she was doing the same things when she got her first two teeth.
I do let her cry it out sometimes when it's time for her nap and she really tired but keeps fighting sleep. But I'm right there with her though.
2006-12-06 23:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by picturekevin23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well at this age it is normal for them to sleep at least 5 hours straight. If he is not doing this then he maybe hungry. Make sure you are feeding him food during the day. You will want to nurse him at least 4 or 5 times during the day. My baby was just weaned off the breast and onto formula and she is 8 months old. I notice that she wakes up only once during the early morning around 3 am. Usually I will just make her a bottle and feed her. Also try keeping him up a lot during the day and have him doing a lot of playing. Cry it out method maybe best once he is about a 1 old. Good luck.
2006-12-06 23:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Vira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our pediatrician's best advice was this: "Worry about later, later." Don't worry about breaking or creating "habits" now. They say the first few weeks are all about survival, but the reality is, well, it's ALWAYS about survival! But the first year is the hardest. If this is something that has come on suddenly, chances are it's something that's bothering him suddenly, and will pass with time. It could be teething.
Look at www.askdrsears.com for advice on getting through nightwakings without crying it out, and for a thoughtful look at what "Cry It Out" really is.
Good luck, my first didn't EVER sleep through the night till he was a year old, and my second slept through at 4 months, then woke every few hours, every night till he was 8 months, and then has been sleeping through since 9 months.
2006-12-07 00:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine is teething and she is 7 months well will be 8 months on the 12th og this month and she wakes up 3 times anigfht as well it's because of her teeth so that's mostly what it is just cuddle him and feed him and let him know it's alright it's hard that's forsure i know my little girl is getting 3 at once and majes the nught really hard for the both of us ,,,, but no i would not let him "cry it out" i know alot of people say Og yeah let them do that it's good for them but it's not they are in pain from the teeth comeing so hold him love on him as much as you can and give him something cold to put in his mouth it helps my little girl I hope some of this helps you i know it's not much so good luck !!!!!
2006-12-06 23:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Havana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say after 6 months, he no longer is crying for food. But, one thing you might want to try....
Cut your nursing time down by 10 minutes every other night. So, if you nurse him tonight for a half hour, nurse him only for 20 minutes on Friday and Saturday and 10 minutes on Sunday and Monday.
If you find that the lesser time satisfies him then he's proabably only calling you in the middle of the night because he's used to it. If he doesn't need to eat, go in, pat him on the bottom and let him soothe himself back to sleep.
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2006-12-06 23:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by chdsgrl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feel for you my little girl was a year old before she slept all night. he might have gas on his stomach that will make him very uncomfortable and hard to sleep. Try some mylocon. If you feel its teething look at his gums for swelling and tenderness. You can put baby origel on his gums. Is he drooling a lot if so it is teething. Make sure to wipe the drool away as often as possible to prevent a rash. Motrin is a very good pain reliver.
2006-12-06 23:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by samcamcam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be teething or he could just need to reconnect with you. There is no habit of your child's that you need to break because of age. My daughter nursed to sleep until she weaned herself. For us it was easiest to have her in our bed so when she woke up I could just nurse her back to sleep. He will learn to sleep through the night when he is ready. For now he just needs to have you near when he wakes up. Crying it out (or crying it in, as my husband calls it) only raises stress levels and hurts your trust relationship.
2006-12-07 00:03:04 · answer #9 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably is teething. My son did the same thing when his teeth were coming in. He may not be eating enough before bed because of his sore gums. try giving him some tylenol, that way he can eat a better meal, and it should knock him out for the night.
2006-12-06 23:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be teething or gas, if he draws his feet up and is really screaming. Try the teething toys that you freeze, perhaps a pacifier type one.If he is dry and fed and nothing pinching him or a pet disturbing him or sibling, I would let him cry for a night and just steel yourself! Don't give in, he will be very happy to be in your arms nursing till he's a two year old if you allow it. I raised 3 children. All very well adjusted. Good luck
2006-12-06 23:34:13 · answer #11 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋