Why can't I lay my baby down when she falls asleep?

Question

When i lay my daughter down after she falls asleep she wakes up. I cant put her down no matter how asleep she is.

Answer 1

Because she finds warmth and comfort in the security of your arms. Try buying a sling.

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Answer 2

The first thing you need to know, crying won't hurt her. If you put her down and she wakes up, do you give her a minute or do you pick her up and fix it? There are three ways to fix this, put her down before she falls sleep (yeah right), let her get over it and go back to sleep on her own (if you have nerves of steel) or wait until se has been asleep for at least 20minutes (like you would hate the extra cuddles) and then walk purposefully and confidently into her room and lay her down and leave. convince yourself that she will stay asleep and your energy will convey that. New moms and people who don't have kids often try to sneak or be quiet. Have your hubby try that next time you are asleep, you will wake up because you just feel that something is up. Your daughter is no different. Quit being quiet (don't yell when next to her but don't turn off the sound of life), keep her room at a lighting level and sound level near where she is falling asleep, a fan and a night light can work wonders. Put a towel warmed in the dryer on the sheet while you nurse of feed the baby and roll up a couple of blankets to feel like your arms. Remove the towel and nestle her into bed so that the blankets are cuddling her tight and then hold your breath and leave. You don't have to hold your breath, but I don't know anyone who doesn't. Don't linger outside her door like you are going to pounce, just go about your business. As long as the warmth, the sound and the rhythm of the house doesn't change, she won't notice she's in bed. Be confident, and take heart, if nothing works, you won't have to rock her to sleep when she is 15, she will outgrow it.

Answer 3

Wow, lots of possibilities, right here. My son, 4 weeks previous as of the day previous, additionally hates swaddling, and is clingy as all get out. My husband has a tendency to hold him for me plenty, yet i stumbled on that a Boppy facilitates plenty! in case you do not have one, that's that U-formed pillow which you will locate at any Walmart contained in the toddler section. i exploit mine for nursing, yet I additionally lay Gabriel's head on the remarkable of the U and curl the ends against his factors, so it mimics him being held. And he would not get sweaty from it, the two! you will possibly be able to additionally attempt the swing, which grow to be a lifesaver for my older son while he grow to be an toddler. It rocks him to sleep. i do no longer comprehend what you're able to do approximately him at night, nevertheless, considering you mustn't enable a toddler sleep in a swing or on a Boppy unsupervised. and because he's screaming somewhat of in basic terms whining, something else might desire to ok be up with him. He might have gasoline, i might attempt giving him a touch simethicone (little tummies, or widespread gasoline-alleviation drops). For his weight, provide him 0.3mL, the marker must be on the dropper featuring the bottle. it can't harm to attempt at any cost. If he starts passing gasoline like mad, that grow to be the challenge. good success, and get some sleep!

Answer 4

I used to have the same thing.
I would gently put her in the cot and PRAY she wouldn't wake up but she would of course.

As she got older she slept better so just give it time and be patient.

At nine months I started to put her to sleep awake, I was prepared for the whole crying thing but she only cried for 10 minutes and was sound asleep. From then on she worked out how to get herself to sleep without my help and will now sleep for hours during the day and from 8pm-6am through the night.

It depends on how old your baby is.

But trust me it will get better so keep your head up!

Answer 5

Yes, you should be teaching her to lay down by herself --- but for now (I had to do this) lay her butt down first and remove that hand, keeping your other hand under her head (mostly under her neck so when you start to remove that hand, the back of the head is touching the mattress) - wait a moment. Start laying her down while sliding your second hand out from under her head (you might need to balance with a finger). If she wakes up, let her cry awhile -- she will be fine, but she really needs to learn.

Answer 6

Try gently laying her head down first and slowly lowering the rest of her body. Take on hand off and then the other slowly. I had the same problem with my baby. This worked for us.

Now, I am trying to teach her how to go to sleep on her own...Not fun...

Answer 7

Oh, I remember that. I bet your baby is still pretty little, eh? I got a Maya wrap and just wore my son while he slept. It allowed me to be hands free, and ensured he would get some good rest. Babies are used to the smell, and sounds of their mommy's cozy belly, and so naturally they want to be held to continue that experience. There is also significant research to suggest that babies who are held more in the earlier stages of life are more emotionally secure. You and your baby are the norm, not the exception!

Answer 8

maybe try letting her fall asleep laying down

Answer 9

Are you waiting for the "limp arm" sign? Otherwise she won't be deeply enough asleep. Also make sure she is wrapped in a blanket otherwise she will get cold as you let go of her.

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Answer 10

have her go to sleep in a sligtly noisy room, and being rocked to sleep, that way you no she wont be disterbed by the movment, or just give her a little tough love, and make her fall asleep in her crib w/o you, think of it this way, she is giving you major tough love by not letting you put her down to bed!!