My DD is 5.5 months old and I'm needing to figure out a good sleep training method. I've been putting her to bed drowsy but not asleep, but she still struggles when waking in the middle of the night. She needs help falling back asleep on her own--for both of our sakes!
I've heard about Baby Bootcamp and the No Cry Sleep Solution but I don't know which I want to try. Just curious what methods anyone else has successfully used? (Not interested in having her CIO)
Re: What sleep training method did you use?
We just did the Ferber progressive-waiting approach for the last 3 nights (for his MOTN waking). First night he was back asleep after only 38 mins (only 23 mins of crying total); second night took him 1 1/2 hours to get back to sleep (only 30 mins of crying total); last night he slept through the night without waking (8:20 pm to 6:50 am).
I don't consider it hardcore CIO because I went in for checks after certain intervals and he didn't cry the majority of the time actually.
It really depends on the baby. Ferber worked great on DS. It works for DD at night, but not naps so I'm looking into other options.
Violet Mae born 1/15/13
No sleep training. When the baby is tired he/she sleeps and if he/she has trouble, I help them fall asleep until they are old enough to fall asleep on their own. I don't mind doing whatever it takes until they feel comfortable enough to sleep on their own/soothe themselves. I also have zero interest in CIO.
Does your LO take a pacifier? Sometimes when DD wakes up I can give her a pacifier and rub her back for a minute and that does it.
Prayer!!
and changed the crib sheet to a jersey knit (straight cotton gets too cold)