start sleeping in their own room right away? Her room is on the other side of the hall because when my nephew moved in ,before I got pregnant, we gave him the room next to ours. I am afraid to have her sleep so far away while she is so young but I dont want to move my nephew because I already think he is jealous of the baby and I dont want him to have to give anything up for her. What should I do?
2007-09-03 05:53:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I do have a bassinette. I bought it for when I am downstairs, though.
bkstar- My nephew is like my son, so I do need to consider whats best for him as well. Thanks for the input, though.
2007-09-03 06:15:18 · update #1
My children always slept in a bassinet right next to the bed when they came home. Usually a month or two.
Instead of making your nephew feel like he is giving up something maybe you could redecorate the other room to suit your nephew sort of as a gift, you know, let him pick the decor. Cars, trucks, whatever he is into. It willl make him feel special at a time when a lot of the attention is going to be going towards the baby. If you don't feel that is wise at this time, then just let the baby sleep in your room.
A tip for jealousy of siblings, or other children is to encourage them to join in with the baby's care. If you are rocking the baby let him sit in your lap too. Have him sing lullabies with you. Also be sure to give him one on one time too.
Congratulations on the baby and the addition of your nephew to your family.
2007-09-03 06:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by sunflower38024 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
For the first week baby and I slept together, with him on top of my chest. After all, he was awake every 2 hours nursing, it was just easier.
After that, I move them to a bassinet or moses basket next to my bed, sometimes even the bouncy chair. At about a month, I started doing some crib, some bassinet. At about 6 weeks, it was more crib, etc.
Really, honestly, it doesn't matter. Do whatever works for you.
If you find that you can't sleep with them next to you, put her in the crib. If you find you sleep better with her nearby, do that. There are no hard and fast rules. It's just better to go with your instincts and do what works in the situation you've got. It's totally fine for her to be down the hall, I'm SURE you'll hear her if she needs you unless you're in some kind of sound-proofed fortress, haha!
2007-09-03 09:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by maegs33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter slept in a bassinette in our bedroom for the first two months, then we moved her into her own room across the hall with a baby monitor.
2007-09-03 06:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son slept in his own room from the day we brought him home. We didn't want to be waking up every 2 minutes because of the little noises babies make while they sleep. We have large empty rooms and wood floors...We can hear a mosquito fart downstairs...We don't even need a baby monitor.
2007-09-03 08:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ryno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby has slept in bed with me since day one, and still does at 10 months. I have always felt that being close to me, next to me, is best for baby. It is different for each family. If you do not feel comfortable with your baby so far away, move her in your room with you. There is nothing wrong with that and your mind will be more at ease. I always say, everyone getting the best sleep they can is most important.
2007-09-03 06:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by iamhis0 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter slept in a bassinet next to us for 2 - 3 months. It was easier with her waking up at all times of the night. I didn't have to walk accross the hall to feed her. If you are providing for your nephew, you need to do what is best for you, even if it means that he moves rooms.
2007-09-03 06:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
my son is almost 5 months and still sleep with me- to be honest- i love it
HE sleeps int eh bed wiht me and i have had no problems at all. i ma a mother and i am a very light sleeper and i felt safe doing it, but if you are a heavy sleeper and you don't feel safe then don't do it. honeslty though i don't think nay mother is much of a heavy sleeper, at least not until the child is older, you need to be able to hear the child cry no matter what. my brothers slept wiht my step mother and she never had problem transitioning by the time they were a year and no it does not effect sex life lol
2007-09-03 06:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, no and no- 3x's!!! Do NOT get started on this bad habit- I promise you'll be sorry in a few years when it'll be a trauma trying to get your child back to his own room. My babies all started out right away down the hall in their own rooms and were fine. Believe me, you'll hear even a new baby- especially with the new baby monitors (which we didn't have 30+ years ago!) I have never once had a problem with naps or bedtime because they KNEW where they belonged and what the schedule was. Good Luck with your new miracle!
2007-09-03 06:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by nanny411 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My son slept in my room in a bassinet for about four months. After that I moved him to the crib in his room. It was easier to have him nearby. Those early sleeepless nights the fewer steps you have to take the better.
2007-09-03 06:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a bassinet for your baby. It is dangerous to put a newborn in your bed. If you can't afford a bassinet, clan out a drawer from your dresser and take it all the way out of the dresser. You can line it with cloth padding and baby linens and us this until the baby is older.
2007-09-03 06:05:02 · answer #10 · answered by eei59aasd 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋