My 1 year old daughter wont sleep in her crib. She sleeps with me every night and she sleeps very wild. Do you think its too late to make her sleep in her crib? or what do you think i can do to make her sleep in her crib?
2007-10-08 07:07:21 · 5 answers · asked by Suela 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It isn't too late to make her sleep in her crib. If possible, soon enough she could be sleeping in her own bed that has railing on the side so she won't fall out. Just be firm with your daughter. If she screams, cries, yells, or hits herself - don't give in. It is very hard not to give in when a child does this, but try not to give in and your daughter will probably love having the extra space for herself.
2007-10-08 07:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by Angel's Tales 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not too late to train your little girl to sleep in her own bed. It will take a lot of patience and you must be willing to lose sleep for awhile, but it is well worth it. First, maybe a youth bed is a better choice than a crib. The youth bed has a rail so your baby will not fall out, also I think the mattress is much more comfortable on a youth bed, than that hard plastic crib mattress. Second, make her room comfortable and enticing, put her favorite toys in her bed and read her a bedtime story or sing a lullaby. I think after a while your little girl will learn to appreciate her room. Oh, and do not forget the night light and baby monitor.
2007-10-08 14:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Nettajay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her in her crib, and listen to her cry. She will cry, and cry, and cry, but you have to walk a way and let her cry. It will take a while, but she will soon learn that she has to sleep in her crib, believe me it will be harder on you than it will be on her. If you give in, she will just cry harder the next time, so tell her she has to sleep in her bed, she's old enough to know what you are saying. She won't like it, but will finally come to grips with it, if you don't give in first.
2007-10-08 14:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids are a reflection of their parents ability to parent.
You spoiled her so you now have to deal with fixing it.
1) quit holding her so much. You don't need to pick her up when she crys. let her cry!!. having the child used to being on their own is good for you and the child long term.
2) Put her in the crib and let her cry her head off. i know it might brake your hart but being a good mom is tough. Your not her pal your her mom and teaching is your job.
I think alot of moms feel guilty and want their children to love them so they spoil them. maybe it is because they work and want or wish they could be home. maybe its just because they need to be tougher. I don't know but your child will love you more if you love them enough to set limits and that starts when they are babies.
2007-10-08 14:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pretty much just have to put her in there and let her cry herself to sleep. She is going to be fussy and noisy but sometimes this is the only thing that can be done to break them.
2007-10-08 14:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Pat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋