my daughter has been sleeping through the night since she was 2 months. Its great but lately she's been fidgeting and constantly moving around in her crib. She kicks her feet up, pulls at her toes, scratches at her face, makes noises but never actually wakes up, opens her eyes, or cries out. I have resorted to taking her to bed with me and the moving around has lessened but not stopped totally. I am wondering if she is actually getting any quality sleep or what is the deal. Any ideas?
2007-08-18 17:21:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
in India is is common practice to have your children sleep with you. I dont mind I did with my mom till I was older and didnt have a hard time adjusting to my own bed. My husband is american, he was the one that wanted her in a crib but I said maybe she will sleep better with me. I dont work and I care for my children very well. I dont care about if she is addicted to sleeping in my bed.
2007-08-18 17:43:40 · update #1
my older son also started in a crib but I broke down and took him to the bed he is 3 and had to get used to his own bed when my daughter came... it took about 2 nights and he doesnt want in my bed anymore. It was gradule and we made it a fun time, so I dont think that is a problem here.
2007-08-18 17:46:48 · update #2
My boy is a wild sleeper too (7 months now, has been since 4 months)! We put him in bed one way, and when I go in there he is flipped upside down, blanket over his face (light blankie, no suffocation worries...), binky on the floor, scratches on his face...wow! He seems to get enough sleep though, so I don't worry. As to bringing your daughter to bed with you, my advice is to do what's right for you. If you and your daughter sleep better while near eachother, have at it. Just recognize that it could be hard to get her to sleep on her own later, and obviously there is some effect on your "relations" with your significant other. But, that doesn't mean that it's bad to do. I occasionally bring our son to bed and it is a nice experience for all of us.
2007-08-18 17:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby Moves Constantly In Sleep
2017-01-11 03:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by symons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. I had a baby that did laps in his crib at night. He never showed signs of not being fully rested in the morning - was always in good spirits, not crabby, etc. However, do not let her get into the habit of sleeping in your bed. It will be difficult to break her of it later, and you will have major bedtime battles.
2007-08-18 17:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by kati9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry, some people are just restless sleepers. I once kicked my Grandma right out of bed.
My daughter sleeps better when she's in our bed too, I think that' s normal.
2007-08-18 17:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by coolmommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put her back in her crib--if she sleeps with you, you're going to be sleeping with your baby for the next eight years and it's NOT going to be pleasant. Take it from someone who knows. She's fine and it's completely normal. Everyone sleeps differently. I am actually perplexed as to why you are bringing your child into your bed if she's not disturbed by the movements and sleeps through it. Just let her sleep in her own way!
2007-08-18 17:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My daughter does the same thing. I attribute it to her new discovery of finding her feet and starting to use her arms and legs to crawl. Once they have acknowledged that they are understanding what every part of their bodies do, it's only natural for them to want to use them. Don't worry about it!
2007-08-18 17:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are crazy sleepers too... I just say they are acting out their dreams... let her be. She is fine. Its sooooo common.
2007-08-18 17:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋