2007-03-25 13:57:13 · 11 answers · asked by bigfred1954 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I did this with my second child out of sheer desperation. The rocking motion of the swing was the only thing that would get her to bed at night. I was exhausted, my husband was exhausted...and then we figured out that if we put her in the swing she would fall asleep. We would then transfer her out of the swing and into her crib or the co-sleeper. My belief is that parents have to work with whatever methods give them peace of mind and provide a happy, healthy home environment for the entire family. Honestly, it wasn't too hard to break my daughter of the habit. As she got older she became more settled into a daily and nightly routine and we no longer relied on the swing. I must say it was a godsend. The best baby gift we ever received!
2007-03-25 14:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Anything that helps a baby sleep (safety 1st, of course) is fair game. My son did this for months until he eventually got too big for the swing and was glad to move to his crib. Are you asking because you don't approve or because her parents are having a hard time with it? I would hate to think that you're looking for ammunition against the baby's parent(s.) I ask this because the number one thing that can make or break a parent w/a young baby is a grandparent. Try to be supportive of their parenting decisions whether they're different from the ones you made or not. If they're making decisions, like this one, which are not truly harmful then keep your opinion to yourself but be ready to help when asked.
2007-03-25 21:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by mamasonny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably... she is dependant of that rocking motion to go to sleep.
Have you tried moving her to a bed when she is good and out? If not, try cutting the swing off about 30 minutes into her sleep and see if she stays asleep. After a few weeks of doing this, move her to the bed. You have to get her out of this because eventually she will get too big for that swing and then you will really be in trouble so start working on it now.
It is hard to break a child of patterns but the earlier you get this corrected the better.
2007-03-25 21:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by VMSS 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It may be hard to break her from sleeping in the swing. She is used to sleeping in motion so, when she is put in the crib she may not sleep well or at all. My daughter slept alot in her swing for the first two months. Then I decided that I couldn't let her sleep in the swing forever or she will never sleep in her crib.
2007-03-25 21:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be horrifically hard, as long as you start now trying to get her over to her crib - the older they are, the harder it is to break these habits. You may have a few days/nights where she doesn't sleep well in the crib, but she should adjust quickly....
2007-03-25 21:02:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son was like this. as soon as you notice she is in a deep sleep move her to her crib. She will eventualy start sleeping in her crib. She may cry but let her cry it out for a while.
2007-03-25 21:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my experience, no. My oldest was the same way. I just kept trying to put her to sleep in her bed until finally she accepted it. She's too young to form any habits.
2007-03-25 21:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal Rene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We did this with our son, and it wasnt that hard. But he is very easy going. Good luck though!
2007-03-25 20:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, got to break her of the habit. Try reading to her ... the sound of your voice will soothe her.,
2007-03-25 21:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sam h 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, It couldn't be too hard, since they outgrow it so fast...My daughter was like that, and my neice was like that...It was never a question.
2007-03-25 21:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by jan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋