Sitting up in the crib

Socialworkgirl

Anyone have tips on dealing with LO sitting up in the crib and not being able to lay back down.  From watching her on the video monitor, she seems to almost fall asleep or be in a light sleep and then role to her tummy, and then get on her hands and knees and then sit and then she is awake and will either start babbling or fussing.

On Saturday I had to go in and lay her back down 9 times after putting her to bed and 4 more times later at night.  Tonight it was 7 times.  I don't want to leave her to just figure it out because if she gets really worked up, she gets the hiccups and that will keep her from going to sleep.

thanks in advance for any help! 

Squirrel29

I don't want to sound flippant but there's not really anything you can do.  As LO gets more and more mobile she'll start moving around more in her crib.  They kind of just have to figure it out for themselves.  If she's really upset and needs soothing you should obviously comfort her but you can't really prevent the sitting up.  Soon she will be using the bars to pull up to standing, then she will probably start jumping and at some point she will most likely climb out.  These are all just part of the natural progression and you just sort of have to roll with it.  On the bright side, in my experience (I have a 3.5 year old and my baby will be one in a week) these phases are short lived, once she masters this skill it won't be such an issue and will stop affecting her sleep.  GL!

danieliza1127

The best thing you can do is leave her to figure it out on her own.  If she starts fussing or crying, set yourself a timer and give her 5 minutes at a time (or more) before you go in and help her.  She's going to have to figure out how to lay back down on her own.

JulesFo

Squirrel29:

I don't want to sound flippant but there's not really anything you can do.  As LO gets more and more mobile she'll start moving around more in her crib.  They kind of just have to figure it out for themselves.  If she's really upset and needs soothing you should obviously comfort her but you can't really prevent the sitting up.  Soon she will be using the bars to pull up to standing, then she will probably start jumping and at some point she will most likely climb out.  These are all just part of the natural progression and you just sort of have to roll with it.  On the bright side, in my experience (I have a 3.5 year old and my baby will be one in a week) these phases are short lived, once she masters this skill it won't be such an issue and will stop affecting her sleep.  GL!

Really couldn't have said it better myself! My kids are the same age as Squirrel29's -- for sure, it is frustrating but phases pass, even when they don't seem like they will.

allardr

I totally understand wanting to not let LO get worked up at night since whatever gets LO to sleep quickest (including laying her down multiple times) is the goal. 

Practice is what'll get LO to pick up on how to get up & down. I say put LO in the crib for some time while you clean LOs room or what not so LO has time to practice sitting up, pulling up on the rails or what not and of course getting back down. My LO loves to 'play' in her crib while I clean her room or get dressed myself or put away her laundry. That way LO practices but not at night when you just want LO to go to sleep. 

MooOink

Just wait until your LO stands up in the crib as soon as you put them down.

We've learned there's nothing we can do.

Ms. Lisi

I have to agree with PP's on this.  They kinda have to figure out how to get into the right position on their own.  Once they figure that out, you should be able to rest a bit easier.

Smh619

Wait til she starts STANDING in the crib. Last weekend our little guy didn't want to go to bed for beans. He stood himself up but was sleepy so he ended up falling over & hitting the side of the crib. He only hit his hand but it was enough to frighten him. My husband went in to comfort him & put him back down & he fell right asleep. Later that night he woke up again & sat himself up...he ended up falling asleep sitting up. We laid him back down with only a little fussing.