XP: can you confuse a 6 week old? (Parenting related obv)

kellyrn9956

I hope it's not a faux pas to post an actual parenting question.

 I'm trying to transition LO to his crib. It's been interesting. For example, yesterday he took a nap in his crib from 2-5 and then slept there from 7 to 10. At 10 I fed him, and because I was thoroughly exhausted, decided to finish the night in the bassinet in my room. He was restless and fussy, so at 4 he came into my bed until 7.

Now today he wouldn't tolerate his crib except for 45 minutes in the mid- afternoon. He slept for short periods in my arms or in the bouncy. Tonight we plan on him sleeping in the bouncy in the living room with my H so that I can get a good nights rest. 

My mom tells me that I need to be consistent with the crib, and that  ill confuse him by letting him sleep in multiple places. I feel that I can't confuse him yet at 6 weeks. My goal is to get him in the crib full time, but not at the expense of our sanity. Right now were doing whatever allows me and him to get the most rest. 

Thoughts?  

mgrulke

When a baby is tired it will sleep anywhere. I think that maybe a older baby might have issues but not a 6 week old. I think that they are just not in a good sleeping pattern and it might take some time. GL

juniper19

Some babies are flexible and you can stick them anywhere and they'll sleep. Some have definite preferences and moving them around might be disruptive. Sorry that's not really a definitive answer, but it is the reality. My vote is to put the baby down where ever it gives everyone the most sleep - particularly at 6 weeks. There's plenty of time to establish a routine.

kellyrn9956

kiraliz2:

My philosophy at 6 weeks is do whatever works. For real.

Thank you. I agree.  

jenmom2girls

emkatrine:

kiraliz2:

My philosophy at 6 weeks is do whatever works. For real.

Exactly. DS slept on his swing until he was 3 months old until he decided he didn't want to anymore. That's when we moved him to his crib and even then sleep was hit or miss.

Absolutely this.  At that age DD slept on  me, daddy, crib, bed, and swing. Where ever she fell asleep is usually where she stayed.

proudworkingmom82

kiraliz2:

My philosophy at 6 weeks is do whatever works. For real.

 

This exactly.  I never worried about a consistent sleeping routine with DD until she was 3 months.  I always heard it wasn't a good idea to try for a sleep routine until 3 months to just do what you had to for you and the baby to get sleep.   

flyingsaucer

I agree that for the first 3 months, anything goes so that you can both get some rest.  That means swing, swaddle, whatever will work for your LO.  The only thing I will say is if you decide to co sleep, make sure you read about how to do it safely.

Try different things to see what your baby responds to.  DS loved the swing while DD loved being swaddled.  We did room darkening shades and white noise with both kids.  GL! 

kellyrn9956

Thank you! I feel like flexibility is key. Just when I figure out what he likes he changes it up on me! 

About cosleeping safely, I think we're doing a pretty good job. Single pillow, used vertically. Single sheet wrapped around my waist. No H in the bed.  J at my breast level. Protect him with my body. 

klondikebar

ITA with PPs. At that age, anything goes that keeps your sanity IMO. Later on, you may have a flexible child that will sleep easily anywhere or you may have one that will need consistency in sleeping arrangements. Do whatever works for you now and you can always adjust your routine later if needed.

fancynewbeesly

My daughter was definitely one that at a young age needed to be consistent. She was also the only baby/toddler that doesn't really fall asleep in the car seat or stroller...it seriously had to be at least 1.5 hours for her to fall asleep in there.e 

We did by 4 weeks have her take all naps in her crib. She slept in there over night at about 2 months. Until that time she was in her bassinet for night.  

Manateearmz

At 6 weeks we did whatever worked to get sleep. I don't think I had her in the crib until later.