My baby is not quite 4 weeks old yet. He refused to go to sleep unless i am holding him. He wakes up and cries soon after i put him down even if he if fully asleep. I have surrounded him with firm blankets and pillows to make him feel like he is being held. I have put items close to him that smell like me but nothing helps. I have had to have his sleep in bed with me so that both of us can get at least a little sleep. What can i do to have him sleep on his own?
2006-12-28 09:12:43 · 13 answers · asked by maimy_lou 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I hae a 2 year old as well as an 8 month old, both boys
I had the same problem, as long as they are not hungry, wet, or sick you just need to lay him down when he starts getting sleepy (yawning) is a clue, give him night night hugs and kisses and leave the room..
This is going to be hard and it is not as harsh as it sounds...
Set you a stopwatch and if he cries for mote then 15 minutes then you can go check on him, make sure he is not wet or dirty an if he is already fed then go another 10 minutes
This may sound harsh to a new mother but believe me it works and you DO NOT want to get him sleeping with you, or he will be there for the next 5 to 7 years
Good luck and stick to your guns... its ok for babies to cry
You may even have to walk outside or take a quick shower to pass the time without going in there
2006-12-28 09:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by Just somechick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem when my son was this age. What I found that helped my son was to let him sleep in a bouncy seat or swing, because he was sleeping in an upright position. At this age I don't my son wasn't rolling over yet, so I think it was safe. You can also try buying a wedge for the his crib, but my son hated it. I can't believe some of the other responses. I think your baby is way too young to let him cry it out. As far as a the SIDS answer, she is right. If you like go to this website and see what you think. I really think these people has something on SIDS: www.babysake.com.
2006-12-28 10:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off - don't put bankets and pillow around your baby while he his sleeping. Ever hear of SIDS? I know you must be exhausted and ready to try anything but don't resort to endangering your child.
Try swaddling him too. Wrap him up like a little burrito nice and tight, with just his face showing. (not too tight, though!) You can google swaddling and there are directions on how to do it properly.
Try a little "white noise". My baby stays asleep better if I play a rain CD (nature sounds). Try tuning the radio or TV in between stations to where you get the steady static noise.
When you lay him down, lay his head down first and then gradually lower the rest of his body. Keep you hand on him for a minute after you lay him down.
NEVER EVER put a heating pad near a baby!
2006-12-28 09:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Happiest Baby on the Block. That is a book that describes the 5 s's as a technique for getting your baby to sleep. It really works!!
1. Shush-While swinging gently in your arms, say shhh loudly in babies ear (simulates movements and sound from the womb). Use a fan or white noise machine in his room.
2. Swaddle-Wrap him tight (also simulates what it was like for him in the womb).
3. Suck-your baby likes to suck. Maybe use a pacifer?
4. Swinging (gentlly!!)-gently jiggle him in your arms. Or put him in a swing.
5. Side/stomach position(not for sleeping though)
There is lots of info online about this method. Good luck!
2006-12-28 09:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by Kate A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know from experience that you want to take care of this problem now, because I had the same problem and now I cant get my 2 yr old out of the bed with me. Keep trying to put him in his own bed. As young as he is, try a cradle or something that you can rock him gently while hes in the bed by himself. You have to do what Im going through now and let him cry a little bit. Hes just spoiled to being held while he sleeps and needs to get out of that habit. Best of luck to you and hope you get some rest soon.
2006-12-28 09:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by Mandy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try bundling him really tight in a blanket with his arms tight inside. Like they do at the hospitals. Than lay him on his side tuck a blanket tightly around him so he feels tightly secure like in the womb. Hope this helps good luck.
2006-12-28 09:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by cliffhanger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son did the sme thing and slept in my bed with me for a couple of months because he would wake up in his bed and not go back to sleep. i eventually just let hiim spend the night in the crib, crying or not (although giving him attention and patting him back to sleep...ricking him back to sleep then putting him in the crib) it made for a couple of sleepless nights but, in th elong run, he now sleeps all night long in his crib...well until 6 am, when his daddy wakes him up and puts hiim in the bed with me ....but at least tahts better than spending the whole night.... you could always try co-sleeping, if you are comfortable with it.
2006-12-28 09:18:34 · answer #7 · answered by psychoticangel_kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrap him up- newborn style, have a heating pad warming his bed and remove it before putting him down. Lay him on his side, blanket in front and back of him. Have a room fan running for noise.
2006-12-28 09:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by northville 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Warm milk, soothing bath. Try things that will calm your baby. DO NOT: let him/her watch tv before bed. That's a really bad idea, it makes your baby want to be active and awake.
2006-12-28 09:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by Patrick B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUY A SWING SET FOR BABIES, THE KIND THAT RUN OFF OF ELECTRIC. THE BABIES LOVES THEM, THEY GO RIGHT TO SLEEP AFTER ABOUT FIVE OR TEN MINUTES AND YOU CAN TO.
2006-12-28 09:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by johnmiriani@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋