I have tried controlled crying or comfort crying but she ends up projectile vomitting EVERYWHERE! She still wakes up about 4 times a night and I am scared that she will never learn to go to sleep by herself or learn to self settle or sleep through the night! Does anyone else have the same sort of problem or any advise before I go absolutly mad!
2007-08-27 16:18:52 · 5 answers · asked by angel_babywa1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She probably just likes the "snuggle time" with u, my moms friend has a 10 year old son an there is nights that she has to go in an lay with him an sing him to sleep (mostly if he's had a bad day) some baby's just like to be held an others just want to be left alone...Sounds to me like ur daughter just like to be held an made to feel safe I wouldn't worry about it until she gets older
2007-08-27 20:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by mariah_carey_fan4lyfe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's not uncommon and it probably isn't a problem at this age unless she's not able to stay asleep by herself throughout the night. My son is 16 months and I still have to rock him to sleep and I rocked my daughter to sleep until she was two. For a lot of babies it's just a comfort factor, like a good bedtime routine and a bedtime story. It helps settle them down.
If she doesn't sleep through the night you could start the Ferber method or a modified version of it. We did a modified version where we would put her to bed sleepy and answered all of her cries by entering the room and patting her back then leaving for a minute or two and coming back and talking to her and patting her back up to ten minutes of crying. Then we'd pick her up settle her down and put her back into her crib before she was fully asleep and start all over. It was a lot of work but it did the trick after a couple of days and it didn't cause any psychological damage.
Before you start something like that though it's a good idea to get a workup by her pediatrician to make sure she's completely healthy and that there's no underlying problem causing her vomiting or something else going on like an ear infection, acid reflux, or some type of discomfort. There are also alot of books at the library and book stores about sleep training and excellent information on the web. The key is to just try out things and put together different approaches in a way that fits your daughters personality and your personality and parenting style. It WILL get better though, don't worry.
2007-08-27 23:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by The Sh*t 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel! My daughter is 9 months old and gets rocked to sleep too. I have tried a few things, and thankfully, she now goes to sleep for her nap by herself. I picked out a HUGE stuffed monkey and let her play with it for an entire day. When it became nap time (choose the same time everyday, that way she will come to expect it) I would rock her until she became comfortable, but not asleep. I then placed her in her crib and have her the monkey. The first time, she cried for 10 minutes straight. I felt like the worst mom alive! After she quit crying I peeked in on her, and she was asleep with her monkey! Of course, once she was asleep I removed the toy because of choking hazards. I have done this for a week and now she falls asleep without a fuss. I also leave the monkey in her crib, so when she sees it, she knows its sleeptime.
As for the night, she usually falls asleep with her bottle, but I still rock her regardless. In a few short years, you'll be wishing for these times back!
2007-08-28 01:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by linedancer563 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is the same age and has the exact same problem. I'm rocking her right now as a matter of fact, I have to get up and 5 in the morning! I've resigned to the fact that I will do it as long as she needs me to granted she's not still like this when she starts school.
2007-08-27 23:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes not gonna learn until you stop giving in.
dont rock her go in after a few minutes and lay her down rub her back and leave do not speak to her. if she cries let her if she pukes go wipe her up, and change her sheets and leave. dont speak to her.
you are the parent take control right now she is controlling you. all you have to do is stop. after a few nights she will see you arent coming in and she will just go to sleep
2007-08-27 23:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋