bedtime help for a normally great sleeper

NYBride1125

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this...for the past 6-7 months my LO has been a dream at bedtime...put her in her crib, kiss her good night and then you don't hear a peep from her. She doesn't need a bink or anything. The last two nights, however, have been not so good. I put her in her crib fine, but after about 3-4 minutes she starts crying (it's not initially when I put her down or else I would think it could be separation anxiety). Last night we gave in and gave her a bink because we had company here. Tonight I was determined to not give in and give her a bink (DH was not so determined)...but she eventually went to sleep in about 20-25 minutes.

 Has anybody else experienced this? Is this a short phase? We never had to do Ferber because she has been a dream - but even 20 minutes tonight and I didn't know how long I could take it. Advice - please! Thanks!

P.S. She does take a bink for naps but has never for bedtime.

butterfly62682

I know this seems to be the go to questions, but is she teething?

MammaBear81

Has anything changed in her room?  She might be scared of something (or a shadow of something).

NYBride1125

Yes, teething, but that hasn't mattered in the past. Maybe it's a little darker in her room since it's getting dark earlier here in New England now? I could try getting a little brighter light for her? I'm just hoping it doesn't last forever. Makes bedtime stressful!

butterfly62682

NYBride1125:

Yes, teething, but that hasn't mattered in the past. Maybe it's a little darker in her room since it's getting dark earlier here in New England now? I could try getting a little brighter light for her? I'm just hoping it doesn't last forever. Makes bedtime stressful!

Maybe they have been really bothering her the past few days.  I am sure it won't last forever. My motto when things start really getting stressful...It's just a phase!

Hang in there.