Putting LO down when drowsy

GEN1E

I'm trying this for the first time. I usually rock him to sleep then put him in his crib. It's been 30 minutes since I put LO in his crib and he is still awake. Is there a time that is too long for me to leave him there awake? He isn't crying and seems content.

butterbeansmama

If he isn't crying, then I would let him be. I'm not able to put ds2 down like this without a paci in his mouth and even then that doesn't always work. I'm jealous!

sturgeje

leave him be-- it's a good thing.  our pedi actually recommended putting him down awake so he learns to fall asleep on his own, as long as he's not crying.

norman25

LO always wakes up at 4 AM, I pump while i feed him. The problem is, he is not at all tired after this feed for some reason. Instead of trying to force him to fall asleep, I put him in his crib and I go lie back down. He always falls asleep after awhile, because he never cries to be picked up. He gets entertainment from his mobile, I get the sleep I need to make it through the work day.

juliane2004

20 minutes is typical for babies to fall asleep.

I would also recommend getting a sound machine or something (we have a fisher price aquarium). DD loves the music on it and it lulls her to sleep every single time.

cajungirl0717

i agree with pp. let LO be unless he is crying. he will eventually fall asleep on his own, and that will be great!