My 2 month old will only sleep in her bouncer or swing...?

Question

How can I get her to sleep in her bassinet? How long should I let her do this?

No matter how long I let her sleep as soon as I put her in her crib or bassinet she wakes up.

Answer 1

My son was like this. He had gas and when I laid him flat on his back (to prevent SIDS) he would wake right up. He would sleep next to me cradled in my arms with his head on my arm, in his swing, his carseat, or his bouncer.

You can try elevating her crib mattress, they have wedges now. Or consider allowing her to sleep on her tummy for some that helps.

Otherwise, let her sleep where she is comfortable and where you get the most rest. Eventually she will adjust and sleep in a bed. Promise.

Answer 2

We had the same problem. It just took a lot of repetition. Wait until she is sound asleep in the swing, then make the transport to the crib. If she wakes up, put her back in the swing, wait until she falls asleep and attempt the transport again. Repeat this process and eventually she will be able to sleep better. We still have to do this sometimes, but it is DEFINITELY getting easier. Our baby is almost 4 months. Don't get discouraged and be patient. I think they are only supposed to sleep in the bassinet until like 4 months.

Answer 3

My daughter went through the same thing. I felt like I was doing something wrong by not making her sleep in her crib. Finally, though, I decided that ,physically, she couldn't sleep in her bouncer forever and she'd let me know when she was ready to move on. We even went through a period where I would sleep on the floor beside her bouncer all night! Eventually, at about 4 months, she would start getting restless while sleeping in the bouncer and would twist and turn. I put her in her bassinet and-hooray-she slept soundly!!
Be patient- she'll let you know when she's ready! Meanwhile, just keep being the great, concerned mom that you are!

Answer 4

I use to be an infant teacher and seen this on many occasions. We, as parents are to blame. Now it's up to us to break the habit that we help our child form. This may seem a bit cruel to some parents, but if you don't do something now you will have a more difficult time later. I encourage that when you notice your child getting ready to drift off into sleep in their swing or bouncer to place her in the crib. The child will let you know how upset they can get not to get thier way. (Even as young as they are.) Just be sure that they of course are fed, changed and burped. (You know all the things we do as good moms.) Your child may start to cry or go without sleeping. Be prepared to stay on scheduale with the feedings and changings then place them back into thier crib. They will cry thier little eyes out. This can make you feel so guilty. This does not make you a bad MOM or parent. Let them cry. This could go on for at least a week then you will start to notice the change. After you child has had a good nap then feel free to go back to using the bouncer and the swing. (It should be used to stimulate your child not as a sitter to make them sleep.) Good luck I hope this was not harsh for anyone. I am on my third.

Answer 5

put one of those vibrating chairs into her bassinet. then after some time, keep the chair on, but lay her in the bassinet (so the vibration is still soothing her). she'll get used to laying down while she's sleeping. even if you can't turn off the vibrations for a while, it will still be a good step to getting her into a crib sometime in the future.

good luck & congratulations on you sweet little honey-pie

Answer 6

It is the snug feel that feels good to her...
to wean her from the swing, roll towels and place them in such a manner under her sheets that it forms a cradle...also, a sleeping pouch might help, this is a onesie that ends into a sleeping bag. They can't get tangled, they won't kick off the blanmket, it gives them a warmth that does not change....without making them feel that they are covered up...remove her from her swing as soon as she dozes off...place her in this tight cradle, rock the bed so she dozes again...and repeat for at least 2 weeks...she will adjust. Otherwise it may hurt her spine, her growing, especilly if her circulation to her legs is compromised...also bad for her neck...so be consistent...but loving

Answer 7

She might be more comfy sitting up because of some reflux, wait til 4 months and she sould be able to lay down, let her cry to sleep as long as she doesnt need anything else. She will fall asleep evenually, it worked for my boy and he was sleeping through the night by 3 months.

Answer 8

hi my daughter would only sleep in my arms at 2 months old but thankfully she would sleep through the night in her bassinet no problem.

have you tried swaddling her in her favorite blanket and laying her down when she is quiet and sleepy.

or one of my favs was to get the tshirt i had worn the previous day and pput it in with her so she could still smell my breastmilk and my natural body odour and that would make her feel save and calm.

or another ide you could buy her a swining cradle as it seems to me she still loves the motion of when she was in the womb thus falling asleep in her bouncer or swing.

also another one i just remembered take her out around the time you expect her to nap in her pram make sure she is laid down flat and has lots of blankets . my daughter would fall asleep and when i got home she would stay asleep in her pram eventually she got used to not being in my arms when it was nap time and at 6 months she'll happiely fall asleep anywhere.

hope this helps in someway x

Answer 9

its not unusual - my son did it for 3 months my daughter 4 i would not let it go on past 5 months try putting her in the crib for naps then after a few days of that try it at night

good luck

Answer 10

Be happy she sleeps at all! :-) My daughter is 8 months old and still sleeps best in her swing.