I used to have no problem with rocking her to sleep, but now it's just not working for us, because first of, it's hard for me to even keep her on my lap (she keeps moving and trying to slide off of my lap to go to the floor and play) When I finally get her to stay still, I rock her for like 30 minutes, and when she finally falls asleep, I bring her to her crib, and as soon as she feels that I'm putting her down, she opens her eyes, pulls herself up and starts fussing, or even wailing...
I seriously need some tips, please, cause I'm going bonkers...
Of course, I do this after feeding her, changing her diaper, dimming the lights, and giving her Tylenol (she's teething)
P.S: she won't let me read her a story either, she only wants to "eat" the books...
2007-02-18 06:29:54 · 9 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have 2 things I could not live without.......well, could not sleep without I guess......
#1 The Fisher Price OCean Wonders Aquarium. This is the best $30 I ever spent. It had glentle lights and very soft, calming music. My daughter has loved this since 5 weeks old. (she is 10 months). I turn it on as soon as I put her in the crib and it lulls her right to sleep.
#2 Bunny.....I am sure any stuffed animal woudl work. But we have a 8" tall soft Ty bunny......that we named "bunny". she HAS to have bunny in the crib with her every night. she sleeps either on top of bunny, or iwth bunny in a death grip in her arms. I think that thsi way she is not feeling alone in the crib. Bunny always stays in the crib though. We wave bye-bye to bunny every moring, and we grab bunny in a huge hug every night (she naps in the living room).
Between the soft music/lights of the aquarium and the soft huggable bunny friend, my daughter loves her crib and does not mind being there at all.
she is only in her crib at night. naps are taken in the living room. this helps her know when it is just a short nap and when she is down for the night. we also have a bedtime routine:
-bath
-diaper, lotion, etc
-pajamas
-bottle
-teeth brush
-quiet time (about 10 minutes)
Then off to bed, still awake but tired with bunny and aquarium.
2007-02-18 10:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by ShellyLynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can swaddle her and pat her to sleep laying on a pillow on the floor or a bed and then move her to the crib when she's asleep and loosen the blanket.
Or, you can do what my parents did with me...allow her to find something to soothe herself. Then give that to her at bedtime. Have a bedtime routine so that she knows it's time for bed. Lay her in the crib and check on her every 5 minutes to calm her down. This is, of course, if you have an older infant.
2007-02-18 08:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by mandirae23 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 12 months and we still rock him to sleep, I always sing the same song to him and he now knows that song means sleep time. Try not putting her down so soon, wait 10 - 15 mins until she is sound asleep before you put her in her crib. Or put her in her crib straight away and just sit next to her instead of holding her.
2007-02-18 06:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by rachel 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Swinging can help. If you hold her in your arms and swing back and forth. My brother used to chew on his books too and it's a kind a pica behavior. Sometimes a teething ring or even something like zwieback can help by giving them something to chew while teeth are coming in. It's possible she's just not tired yet. Have you tried playing with her until she's really tired? Sometimes they don't need as long a nap as they used to during the day so they aren't tired at night.
Maybe she's getting old enough she just needs to learn to comfort herself meaning you have to leave her to cry as long as it takes for her to quiet down and go to sleep. It may take a few days but tough it out for your sake and hers. Just put her down say goodnight and leave. Some babies are more demanding of your time than others but they need to learn they will be okay without you and you will be back. It helps them start to realize their own independence in small steps and is good for their self esteem. Hang tough!
2007-02-18 06:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Eats the books? Maybe teething is the problem rather than rocking.
2007-02-18 06:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Isaac 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sometimes you have to let them cry it out. I know it hurts to hear them crying, but when they're teething it's hard to get them to sleep. If she's wanting to play, it means she's just being a stubborn one. I think crying it out would be the best solution in this situation.
2007-02-18 06:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
try playing soothing music well rocking her in the dark well no one but you and her are in the room.....try rubbing her back or giving her a blanket or teddy bear to hold......good luck
2007-02-18 06:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by first time mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is she? That will determine the best course of action.
2007-02-18 06:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by jenniferaboston 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Car ride, works everytime.
2007-02-18 06:37:44 · answer #9 · answered by rodneydeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋