Going to sleep in the swing

hatchsar

My son is 7 weeks old and we put him in the swing (swaddled) at night which he then sleeps 8hrs. Even if he is still awake after his 830 pm feeding I will put him in the swing and it will get him to sleep with in 5 mins. My question is how long should I keep doing this and how do I get him to like his crib ( I try getting him to nap in the crib but he only sleeps for 10mins in it). TIA

pumpkinspice4321

I don't think you need to worry about this point, he is so young. Do whatever works!

megankemery

My son is almost 3 weeks old and he's sleeping in the swing way better than his cradle right now too... but I found today if I prop him up more like with a wedge that he does better in the cradle. 

 

I wanted to switch him back to cradle because it fits in our room which is also where the humidifier is because I noticed his breathing getting a little labored.

 

so hopefully this helps you... otherwise I wouldn't worry about him sleeping in his swing. 

kjskjs

My daughter has been sleeping in her swing since she came home and we discovered that she didn't like her pack n play. I've decided to start transitioning at about 3 months but honestly if it doesn't work I'll probably keep her in her swing because it works and I like sleeping. Do what works and transition when you decide is the right time for you.

hatchsar

Thank you all. 

greyt00

My first son slept in the swing for several weeks and he is fine.  We transitions to the co-sleeper with swaddling for a few months and then to a crib at 6 months.  He is a pretty good sleeper at night now.  From the others' comments it sounds like you shouldn't worry.  I would agree.