About two weeks ago by daughter started to fall asleep on her own for about 2-3 nights... all of a sudden she needs to put to sleep again and as soon as she is put in her crib she wakes... if i put my hand on her face or hold her hand she stops crying and looks like she falls asleep again... as soon as I take my hand away she starts crying again... I don't know what is going on but she is getting worse everyday...also when she does fall asleep sometimes within the hour she'll be making noises and will wake up or if we're lucky (rarely) fall back asleep by giving her her paci...i feel she is not getting a good night's sleep because even when she sleeps a couple of hours there is always noises and movement from her... oh by the way she does not nap well during the day either... she might take 2-3 naps (3 is pushing it jejeje) but each no longer than half an hour...
2007-01-25 05:07:24 · 8 answers · asked by mblanco79 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Put the fact that she started to sleep on her own a few weeks ago out of your mind and start fresh.
I have a five month old and she's been going to sleep on her own in her crib for quite some time now. We've got a consistent bedtime routine, every night. And, she would sleep all night.
Out of nowhere over the past few weeks or so she's had a really hard time getting to sleep, and waking up a few times a night. I suspect it is changes in both her eating and sleeping habits. She's growing...and possibly teething.
So after many exhausted days and nights I just accepted the fact that right now she's going to do this. It makes it so much easier to deal with.
Put her to bed while she is sleepy, but still awake. Stick with her bedtime routine; don't deviate. At least for a while. Stay consistent. Comfort her when she cries, but don't pick her up. Make sure all your bases are covered: fed, dry, tired. I am not a "cry it out" person but I have let my daughter cry at times - but no more than about ten minutes or so at a time (she never lasts that long anyway). Crying in and of itself is not going to hurt her (despite some crazy claims out there!). When they're overtired/stimulated they have a tough time settling down to sleep. You have to give her a chance to soothe herself and get to restful sleep. Just keep doing your same routine consistently - it takes time but really works.
Oh and don't worry about her moving around. My daughter's all over the place. Hope this helps even a little and good luck!
2007-01-25 05:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone moves around and makes noises in their sleep. It part of the sleep cycles. Everyone also wakes up periodically at night, but most are able to go back to sleep with no problem. You could try letting her cry it out at night so she'll learn to fall asleep on her own. She also might be having a hard time going to sleep because she's too tired. Try putting her to sleep about half an hour earlier and see what happens.
2007-01-25 05:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by alimagmel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was a terrible sleeper as well and my doctor told me that "no one ever died from sleep deprivation" nice huh? lol but the best I can tell you is try walking or rocking her try putting her in her swing and letting her nap in there at one point my daughter would only sleep in her car seat so i put that next to my bed and let her sleep whatever worked for her if she sleeps well in your arms take a nap with her on the couch with someone there to keep and eye on both of you so that the babys safe I hope some of the ideas help you and just know it goes by fast soon youll both be sleeping through the night
2007-01-25 05:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies sometimes go through phases where they can't sleep as well, just like adults. Perhaps she is teething, or has a slight cold. I DON'T suggest letting her cry it out as I'm sure others will tell you to do. Letting your baby cry it out for as little as 10 minutes a day without being tended to can cause increased blood pressure which can cause damage to the devoloping brain. It also increases the stress level and your baby will not feel safe as she will think she is alone. Keep up as your doing, rock her to sleep then try to put her back. She may just need some extra mommy time right now.
2007-01-25 05:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter is a good sleeper for the most part, but all babies have rough periods. I agree that she may be teething or having some other distress and just needs mommy time. Have you tried increasing her food intake before bed? The amount of food that used to be enough to get her through the night may not be enough now. On especially bad nights I will bring my girl in bed and comfort her until she is sound asleep and then move her, if hubby and I want a little time, if not then she stays with me. You could also try one of those heartbeat bears, they have recorded sounds of the womb and if you sleep with it yourself so it smells like you, your baby may not realize she isn't in your arms! Goodluck!
2007-01-25 05:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by shannanm2783 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some infant sleep for long sessions and a few do no longer. some infants are greater desirable at self-soothing than others. attempt countless issues. supply her a bathtub earlier her sunlight hours nap, rock her and sing to her. there is no longer something incorrect with preserving her until she drifts off to sleep and then putting her in her crib. what's the temperature and our surroundings interior the room - too heat, too lots mild, t.v. on? examine to her. Is she getting floor time? Is she getting sufficient pastime time and stimulation while she's wide awake? have you ever talked on your pediatrician? What has he/she cautioned. infants are splendidly complicated little people.
2016-11-27 01:24:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to me around that age. I am sorry to admit that I tried the 'Crying it Out' method and feel horrible for putting my daughter through the ordeal. She just needed me. I have since read Dr. Sears books on sleeping and they have been a huge help. He is very much against crying it out and feels that this will lead to bigger problems. Read his books and you will learn so much about your baby. Good luck!
2007-01-25 08:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by busybusymom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving her a nice bath before bedtime.
2007-01-25 06:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋