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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 338581" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: teal">Hi Maxey,</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: teal">My easy child was like that right around 8/9 months. Ugh, it was horrible, but she was the oldest so I didn't have another one stealing my time either. Against my own feelings, I took my mother in law's advice and let her cry it out. BUT, according to the experts, you don't just let her cry it out with no end - that would stress you out even more and she'd never settle down.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: teal">You do your nightly routine as per usual (*babies do not sleep well on very full bellies - perhaps she's getting too much food before bedtime?) and then you settle her in and leave the room. First for 3 minutes, then for 5 minutes, then 7 minutes, then 10 minutes and so on adding 5 minutes for each interval. It will most definitely be stressful for those first few nights and if you've been giving in more than not lately, it could take up to a week or so to get her into this new routine. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: teal">Also, some babies do like to be snug when they go to bed, others not so much. It sounds like yours like that snuggly feeling and at 8 months, the worry over her smothering because she can't roll over is minimal, so perhaps she prefers to be resting on her belly instead of her side or back. What is her natural sleeping position when she's in bed with you? Is she right up against you? If so, how about you put a nice soft stuffed animal beside her at night? Is she a belly sleeper or a back sleeper? Does she feel hot next to you when she's sleeping or do you think she's chilled and wants the warmth? Before you start the new routine, notice these things to help you determine how you set up her bed for a good night's sleep.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: teal">Also, before you set up this new routine, think about ways in which you can get a break from the kids altogether. Perhaps hiring a Mother's Helper from the neighborhood (you can check with your local HS guidance office for referrals) for the hours of 4-7 to help you wind down and to help the kids keep busy so you can focus on an easier dinner hour, perhaps taking a nice shower, etc. The MH can play with the kiddos or help with housework, or whatever you choose. If you had a MH for only 3 evenings a week, it would be a help. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: teal">Hugs - </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 338581, member: 2211"] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Hi Maxey,[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]My easy child was like that right around 8/9 months. Ugh, it was horrible, but she was the oldest so I didn't have another one stealing my time either. Against my own feelings, I took my mother in law's advice and let her cry it out. BUT, according to the experts, you don't just let her cry it out with no end - that would stress you out even more and she'd never settle down.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]You do your nightly routine as per usual (*babies do not sleep well on very full bellies - perhaps she's getting too much food before bedtime?) and then you settle her in and leave the room. First for 3 minutes, then for 5 minutes, then 7 minutes, then 10 minutes and so on adding 5 minutes for each interval. It will most definitely be stressful for those first few nights and if you've been giving in more than not lately, it could take up to a week or so to get her into this new routine. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Also, some babies do like to be snug when they go to bed, others not so much. It sounds like yours like that snuggly feeling and at 8 months, the worry over her smothering because she can't roll over is minimal, so perhaps she prefers to be resting on her belly instead of her side or back. What is her natural sleeping position when she's in bed with you? Is she right up against you? If so, how about you put a nice soft stuffed animal beside her at night? Is she a belly sleeper or a back sleeper? Does she feel hot next to you when she's sleeping or do you think she's chilled and wants the warmth? Before you start the new routine, notice these things to help you determine how you set up her bed for a good night's sleep.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Also, before you set up this new routine, think about ways in which you can get a break from the kids altogether. Perhaps hiring a Mother's Helper from the neighborhood (you can check with your local HS guidance office for referrals) for the hours of 4-7 to help you wind down and to help the kids keep busy so you can focus on an easier dinner hour, perhaps taking a nice shower, etc. The MH can play with the kiddos or help with housework, or whatever you choose. If you had a MH for only 3 evenings a week, it would be a help. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Hugs - [/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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