My baby girl has been allowed to sleep in bed with us two times, accidentally. I have noticed that when she sleeps in bed with us, she'll sleep all night long, but if she's in her crib, bouncer, swing or bassinet, she'll only sleep a few hours at a time. We've tried putting my shirt in her crib, putting her to bed with a warm water bottle for the warmth, warming the spot where she lays with a heating pad and playing a heartbeat for her. She just won't sleep deeply anywhere else but in bed with both of us. I know she's young and isn't likely to be spoiled, but my boyfriend is 7 ft. and over 400 lbs and I'm not a lightweight myself, just having given birth and all, so I don't want her to cosleep with us, as it's not safe enough for her. Plus, our bed is just a matress on the floor for now, so we can't get one of those bedside crib things. Any other suggestions for a mom whose baby has been up her butt for three days straight now? Lol...
2007-01-17 08:18:21 · 7 answers · asked by heartlostangel 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There's lots of sleep tips here http://www.askdrsears.com/html/7/T070100.asp
You can't spoil a baby by cosleeping. Here's a site on how to cosleep safely and different facts http://www.jeffreywarber.com/hc%20pages/babiesparentsleep.html
She sleeps well in bed with you because that's how babies are designed to sleep. It prevents SIDS, makes night time feedings easier, keeps her warm and regulates her temperature and breathing patterns.
Sometimes my hubby will sleep on the couch if he's been on medications or has had a few beers-in that case it's not safe to cosleep but the baby still has me!
Okay, away from my cosleeping rant lol! For naps I used to have a moses basket, I would lie on the couch and rub my son's stomach and he'd fall asleep, so perhaps you can look into one of those to put next to your mattress. That way if she stirs, you can just slip your hand in there to let her know you are nearby.
2007-01-17 08:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by me 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lol, i feel ur pain... these are the best times in ur life, but it doesnt seem like it now... try white noise... a fan or something... and try to maybe put the crib next to ur bed so u can hold her hand and pat her bottom... so ur there, but not totally there...
remember what ever u decide to do.. be prepared it will take a week or so... or longer... and try not to let her cry longer than 3-5 minutes at this age... have fun
2007-01-17 08:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by cathy n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cosleep and I believe in most cases it is the best for mom and baby, though it may not be in your case.
However, please, I beg of you. Never nurse your baby when you are tired anywhere that it is unsafe to fall asleep, including your bed if you haven't made it baby proof. Also even if it is babyproof you will not be as aware of her while sleeping if you are completely exhausted.
Please, co-sleeping isn't dangerous when done safely but accidentally falling asleep in and unsafe location is asking for problems.
2007-01-17 09:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a "Snuggle Nest" or moses basket or even her carseat and put it next to the bed. If you can't have her with you in the bed (which is where humans evolved to sleep, but I understand our concerns) put her next to the bed and put your hand on her so she knows you are there. When she is a little older, you can just put a small mattress on the floor next to your matress on the floor and put her there.
2007-01-17 08:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try 'wrapping her tightly' (Russian wrap ... you can learn it from your baby's doctor, probably) when you put her down to sleep, and also you can place 'firm' bolsters on either side of her as long as there is NOTHING above her upper chest. And you need to get a 'baby-sitter' and get away from her for awhile, even for just an hour or so, and perhaps do something 'fun' with her dad. That will help relax you, and that will actually help the baby sleep better, too.
2007-01-17 08:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do know that you are starting a very bad habit. You need to break it now before she's suddenly 12. She will eventually go to sleep in her own bed but she might cry a bit. Hold firm!
2007-01-17 10:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by tcbtoday123 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you may want to get a stuffed animal,and try that.this is something you need to take care of now.you'll have problems in the long run if you don't.
2007-01-17 08:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by johny1punch 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋