Tips for breaking the co sleeping habit

MaryBB77

LO turns 1 in three weeks & for the last 4 months has been solidly sleeping in our bed.
This was never my intention b4 I had kids but here we are. If that wasn't bad enough she naps there too. So I have to lie next to her for both naps.
I've tried unsuccessfully to transition her to her crib or pnp both before & after she falls asleep (at the boob). Each time she wakes up & cries hysterically.
I'm exhausted. Also hoping to wean her at 1 but no idea how I'm gonna do that as she's addicted to the boob.
Sorry for long post. Anyone else in the same boat? Any advice. CIO is not an option. Couldn't listen to her cry like that

painttheair14

We also co slept and I had to nurse ds to sleep in our bed for naps. We recently were able to transition him to his crib using the Sleep Lady book, Goodnight Sleep Tight (google the sleep lady shuffle).

I also no longer nurse him to sleep! (Didn't think that was even possible). Basically, you sit next to his crib until he falls asleep and then every 3 nights move farther away.


While there is no such thing as "no cry" because crying is how they tell is they don't like something, I liked this method. I was able to be next to him and didn't feel like I was just leaving him to cry alone.

I really recommend buying that book if you're interested. I even found a used one for $6 total after shipping.

painttheair14

I should add that reading the book really helped me understand WHY I was doing things the way I was and that, in turn, made sleep training more understandable and made the hard parts a bit easier.

Good luck!

I used to nurse ds all night in bed. Now, he's night weaned and stays in his crib all night! He wakes earlier now, but I guess I'll take what I can get.

3973gruberk

Same boat here! Bedsharing and holding for naps. I plan on doing the Sleep Lady Shuffle after the holidays because we will be traveling!

MaryBB77

Oh @painttheair14 you've given me hope! Just downloaded the 2 free chapters.
@Itsmeally I have tried the drowsy approach too but she screams blue murder! I'll try her with a blanket tho. Thank you

3973gruberk

@painttheair14‌ was my beacon of hope as well and inspiration for getting the book!

painttheair14

Yay!!!! Good luck!

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