to sleep on her own, like she's been doing for about 4 months. She's 8 months old now.
Yesterday at nap time, she just didn't want me to put her in her crib, so she skipped that nap, cause she wouldn't fall asleep in my arms.
Last night, I fed her, we did everything we always do, and when I went to put her in her crib, she started to cry. I went back, retrieved the pacifier that she threw across the room, checked her temperature and her diaper. Everything was fine.
So, I figured: "she's just not tired yet". I took her to the living room, and we played some more. A little after, she started to rub her eyes and yawn, so I figured "she has to be tired". I put her down. Crying started again! I knew nothing was wrong, she just seemed to want to be with me, but she'd fuss if I held her, she'd fuss if I put her on the floor to play...
Finally, I gave her more formula, and she went to sleep...
But why did she do all that? It's a drastic change in her behaviour...
Thanks!
2007-01-10 03:29:23 · 14 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She has started getting separation anxiety.... my baby screams if I leave her sight, even if I do not have eye-contact with her.
It's very frustrating, but it will pass eventually.... just keep up with your usual routine, re-assuring her that you're there.
2007-01-10 03:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't seem like much, but the amount of food a baby can want from 4 months to six months can jump significantly because of growth. You can even try (ask your physician specifically) adding a little rice cereal to the formula for some extra "bulk" to fill her tummy and digest a little slower.
Also, over-stimulation could be a cause. Rather than try to entertain her when she won't sleep, let her cry it out in a quiet room. Check on her every 10 minutes so she knows you're there, (5 would be too often). Set yourself a limit so you don't go crazy, say after 45 minutes of crying, you take her out of the crib. If she's tired, she'll be asleep way before that time limit.
Up until when they start to talk, a babe can actually cry as a form of their own entertainment. Charming, isn't it?
2007-01-10 11:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try settling a routine for her,like singing a song or reading a book before she goes to sleep.or hugs and kisses,but only when you put her down.so when she cries,you go back and do the same thing again but i wouldn't recommend taking her out of the crib.i guess that at first few days you'll have to repeat the same thing many times but eventually she'll understand that you're there and that you will come back if she needs you and hopefully she will stop asking for you not to put her in her crib.be prepared for hard work and have lots and lots of patience.good luck
2007-01-10 11:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by starshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she seems to be going through some changes. Her appetite may be increasing. She may be going through insecurity issues. Her personality and habits will change many many times. The old saying is "it's just a phase". I wouldn't worry to much. Try feeding a little more at feeding times and maybe a little less time on nap. For example cut nap 15 min shorter. She's just growing. Good luck..
2007-01-10 11:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by ccdispatch911 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hehe mine did the same thing at 8 months because of teething, a cold, and the sudden ability to pull himself up in his crib. So he won't lie down.
Sometimes swaddling works. Sometimes co-sleeping works (if I pin him down) --we were co-sleeping to start with he just started the night in his crib until I went to bed.
It is because of all the development that they are going through. It will settle down eventually (or so I hear).
Good luck.
2007-01-10 11:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called "seperation anxiety" My daughter's been going through this since she was 6 months old. Sometimes, when you're absolutely positive, that nothing else is wrong with her, you have to let her cry it out. I know it sucks, but it'll pay off in the long run.
2007-01-10 11:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Welcome to the wonderful world of babies! Every child goes thru stages and it sounds like your daughter has hit the "I don't want to sleep anymore" phase. She could also be starting to get a little separation anxiety. My daughter has been thru this plus many more. Just stick to your guns and make her sleep...she will soon learn that you can't fight mommy when it comes to taking naps! Good luck!
2007-01-10 11:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She might just be growing, and needing more food, formula. Maybe she was hungry and might need a little snack before bed. Or maybe she is starting to get sick, she doesnt feel good but has no other signs YET....good luck
2007-01-10 11:36:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the little girl i babysit is just turning a year next week and for probably a month and a half she wouldn't sleep in her crib. she would cry bloody murder until you got her out.
she slept in her carseat in her parents bedroom for that time.
then they went to florida for close to three weeks and when they got home she slept in her crib no problem.
2007-01-10 11:40:24 · answer #9 · answered by banana boat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She is learning to 'fight sleep'. She will fight it to avoid going to her bed. Let her fuss a little while, usually they eventually go on to sleep.
2007-01-10 11:34:56 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋