My baby has been sleeping with us since she was born. I had a c-section and nursing was made a lot easier this way. We also lived in a loft with a curious cat who was always jumping in the crib before baby arrived. We didn't want to chance the cat jumping in the crib once baby was sleeping in it.
Things have changed. The cat has a new home. We now have a 2 bedroom apartment. Baby is now an active 7 month old who will roll off the futon if left alone. I've been wanting more and more to let her at least take naps in her crib where it's safe. So far she's only done 45 minutes max then wakes up crying. I can't get her back in the crib after that. I will NOT let her cry it out. She sleeps like a dream in her car seat but I read that it may cause pressure on her spine in this position. I've noticed that the attachment parenting advocates say moms should be napping with baby but let's be real now. I haven't done this since she was 3 months old - unless I am exhausted. Any advice
2007-11-28 07:57:12 · 11 answers · asked by Moon 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
you could lie down with her till she falls asleep, then get up and put lots of pillows around her. Maybe even get a bed rail. When your getting up-put a pillow or stuffed animal close to her body so she feels something next to her. soft music or white noise may help too.
2007-11-28 08:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have made a rod for your back here. You will need to let her cry it out, I'm afraid she has got you just where she wants you...don't think for one minute she doesn't know how to play you even at that age.....It will take around one week maybe two and you will lose some sleep. Put her in her crib, she will cry and cry, go in and pick her up, give her a cuddle, then lay her back down, making sure she does not need to be changed, you will need to do this repeatedly, every time, but she will eventually get the message that she is not going to be sleeping in your bed.
2007-11-28 09:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by lesley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start a whole new routine and be prepared to get little sleep for the first week or so. I would try a book and a stuffed animal or other cuddle item (that is crib safe of course). Try a song that will only be sung at night time or nap time.I have 5 co-sleepers and they will all sleep on thier own now :)
2007-11-28 08:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by jesika1132 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Establish a bedtime ritual. Stand by her crib the first day for 10 minutes, then each other time stand furter and further away til you're completely out of the room. You might have to listen to her cry, but it is good for her to learn how to "self soothe".
2007-11-28 08:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Fluffysings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I had the same problem with my first! wait till she is ready for her nap, put her in and walk out. You will have to let her cry for a little bit and this is normal. Wait 5 min go in comfort her by rubbing her back go out and wait 7min (keep doing this) Your not being cruel by letting her cry, because crying is normal. Being by herself is a different situation for her. Yes its easier to go in and bring her to your bed, but in the long run your in the same position you were in in the first place if you give in. After a while she will know you are not giving in because this is the way it is! Soft music might help(probably more for you!)
2007-11-28 08:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im with you on not wanting them to cry it out... That is what EVERYONE said to me... Ok what I did was put my son in the crib but I snuggled him in blankets what not around him so he felt all cozy... I guess when you just lay them in the crib its sooooo big to them... so I would bundle him in... and play music for whatever reason the soft noise helped him also... it worked for me maybe it will work for you... GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-11-28 08:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just put her in her room in her bed nap and bedtime and let her cry. if shes dry full and safe let her cry she will go to sleep close the door and turn the tv up or wear headphones for awhile
2007-11-28 08:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play some soothing music and let baby play with toys in crib until she falls asleep, you can even be in the room reading or writing - act busy but let her see you
2007-11-28 08:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by karen w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try infant musicals with soothing sounds. an excellent solid infant meal, A heat tub and a heat bottle of milk till now mattress. do no longer enable your infant cry themselves to sleep, attend on your infant as quickly as you are able to (no longer unavoidably at present all the time), through fact in case you enable your infant save crying for long classes devoid of interest, they might advance esteem subject concerns interior the destiny. try a nighttime easy, that sometimes helps toddlers experience a splash greater preserve, and a variety of blankie thingies, my daughter can stay wakeful in her crib hugging on it till she falls asleep, with the sounds of path.
2016-09-30 06:45:57 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears you started a very bad habit and now you have to face the 'noise' to correct the problem. First of all, CHILDREN NEVER SLEEP WITH PARENTS!!!
Put her in a the crib, put cotton in your ears and go to bed!
Place a night light in her room and a radio playing calm soothing music. Lastly, do NOT go to her and pick her up when she cries - this only allows her to be the boss.
Grow a back bone and let her cry - it will NOT hurt her.
2007-11-28 08:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by David G 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋