So because DH works and I am home on my mat leave, we have gotten accustomed to me putting DS down for all of his naps, as well as doing bedtime duties b/c I BF before bed at night. If I have to be out over a naptime on the weekend, DH puts DS to nap in his swing. The only issue is DS is starting to not sleep well in the swing, and is definitely going to be too big for it before long. I told DH I'd like him to try to do a nap or two in the crib this weekend, and eventually have him do bedtime duties with a bottle too. Any suggestions how to make this a somewhat smooth transition? Should I have him come in the room and watch what I do first for a nap, or just let him try his own thing? DS still comforts best for me, but I know at some point I need to cut the umbilical cord. Any tips are appreciated!
Re: Putting DH to task...
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I'd lightly let DH know what's worked for you, but then leave DH to figure out his own thing. That way, he's in control ... but if he runs into difficulty, he can give your suggestions a whirl.
Honestly, I have been putting down our daughter at night time since day 1 (he helps with almost everything else, but tucking her in has always been my thing), so she goes down like clockwork for me. However, I left her for 3 nights last week with my husband because I had an out-of-state work trip. He did fine! Granted, he said it took 45 minutes to get her down (whereas I can just stroke her hair, kiss her, say night-night and leave) ... but he figured out a special routine between her and him. He told me that she liked it when he held her hand through the crib slats, until she fell asleep. This is how he put her to sleep for 3 nights! Totally different than what I do, and not as quick ... but its cute, the end result is the same, and DH was very proud of himself!
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