she sleeps with me and now she uses me as a pacifier all night long.she will be 1 this month.
2007-03-16 18:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
lay on your side with a pillow pulled close, blocking your breasts from her, and put a bottle with warm formula where you would normally be. make sure to hold her, soothing her. maybe even hum to her or a gentle "shhhh". it may take a few tries, but she will eventually take to the bottle, and since there is generally more in a bottle than in a breast, she will go longer between feedings. and before you know it, she will be able to sleep in her own crib!! as for the all night pacifier, try slipping one into her mouth after she falls asleep, while she is still sucking.
2007-03-16 18:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by wrldzgr8stdad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may take a little time and patience, but I recommend starting with her naps. Feed her solids before her naps and then gently lay her in her crib after you've held her in your arms (either asleep or awake) If she's sleeping, keep your hand under her neck for a few moments while she's laying in the crib. Then slowly, bring your hands out from under her neck to her shoulders, and then after a moment take your hands away. Put alight blanket on her if the temperatures call for it. If she stirs, duck down quick. :) I know sounds funny, but it works.
Help her to learn that the crib is a fun place, not a place where you put her to be forgotten. Rotate her toy selection in the crib so she doesn't get bored. Chances are you can put in socks or other safe things you have around the house to amuse her instead of buying new toys.
You really don't want her to have formula or juice when she gets put down for a nap. That stuff will destroy her teeth. If you feel obliged to give her something, use water or expressed breast milk in a bottle or sippy cup.
If she still objects to the crib for naps. Start putting her in there for play time. Play peek-a-boo with the rails, and the toys etc. Leave a small lamp on at night so you can easily see her when you glance in.
Hope this helps
2007-03-16 19:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by manywarhoops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No binkys. No bottles. They are all bad substitutes for Mom and turn into bad habits of their own. I would recommend a gradual weaning. Don't offer to nurse but don't refuse when she insists. She will cut herself back when she gets more active. Night time feeds are usually the last to go. It's a comfort thing.
KUDOS for breastfeeding for a whole year Mama! Great job. Every month hereafter is giving her even more benefit... just think of it that way.
2007-03-16 22:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Gabrielle Rose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
y stop...be a pacifier...your the healthiest most nutritious pacifier ever...she's only one and lets face it little ones need all the extra protein and nutrients they can get...if u are really set on weaning her start with naps offer her a cup of water, it will be hard at first but stick to it once naps are accomplished move to night remember if you want it done u have to stick to it, no breaking down at 3:45 in the morning because your tired...u'll probably be surprised at how quick it goes if u stick to it...re assure her, hold her, stroke her head, humm, etc let her know your still there for her. goodluck
2007-03-16 19:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by adriannemae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how hard it was to try and wean my son off the breast, what worked for me, was to give him an empty bottle to play with, he sucked on it and held it in his mouth while he walked around.. after a few days I added his milk to it, just a little at first and he started drinking it, then he would hand the bottle to me and say 'more'..
2007-03-16 23:16:10 · answer #5 · answered by Nishka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's only one month of age! please, no solids until she's 6 months of age.. and for the fact that she's using you as pacifier, try to nurse your baby sitting down, and when she falls asleep, gently put her in her crib.. as you don't share the bed with her, you would not end up being her pacifier... but as she's still so small, you need to wake her up and nurse her again at least every two hours in the evening, so as your little baby would not get dehidrated..
2007-03-17 19:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by arva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, hmm.. first you have to stroke your finger in her cheek and then when her attention is on it already, she will suck on your finger instead.. if she wants to keep sucking on it though, you should give her a pacifier. This will satisfy her oral gratification which is common on babies aged 0-18 months.
2007-03-16 18:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her a binkie. they catch on quick.
now the real question would be how to help your engorged breasts.
2007-03-16 20:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by sandy beaches 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋