putting to bed awake but drowsy

MoinMoin · February 2009

when did you start doing this? lo is about 3 months and i highly doubt he would fall sleep while drowsy. i thought i heard 6months somewhere.

rowanthefrog · February 2009

We started this at 6 months.

1st night - 45 min of crying, then he fell asleep

2nd night - 12 min

3rd night - 3 min

4th night - whimper

5th night +++ - maybe a whimper or two, but asleep within 5minutes.

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GeminiKMP-C · February 2009

We started at 6 weeks... I really don't think it's ever TOO early as long as they aren't upset and know they are not being abandoned. When she cries, we just go back in and rub her tummy or quietly soothe her without taking her out of the crib. So please don't feel like you have to put DS down and no return if he becomes upset. I was surprised how quickly Lilly caught on. We had major help from a family member who is amazing at this stuff though, so I can't say that we would have done it that early otherwise.

I will tell you though that it has been much less stressful keeping DD awake more vs. constantly trying to get her to go to sleep. It's amazing how much more simple our sleep routines are. She lets us know when it's time and we go with it.

sdkrlm · February 2009

I got super lucky and Avery has always done this - I guess we started 3 1/2 weeks ago. She doesn't even cry - she just cozies up with her lovey bear/blanket and sucks her pacifier.

ECUTeacher · February 2009

Austin has started doing it on his own. I never thought he would, but recently he has been slightly awake when I put him down and he has gone right to sleep. I think daycare has helped with this since I think he cries more there. ( I don't really like this, but it has helped me at home)

pertilocka · February 2009

We try to do this every night. It doesn't always work...but surprisingly usually does. I think it helps if she has a full belly. I also think the earlier you start doing this the easier it will be. If your baby is used to needing you to soothe him/her to sleep it will be a harder transition for him/her to learn to do it for themselves. good luck.

newtlet · February 2009

I started doing this almost by accident, because I had to set DS down so I could go to the bathroom. Turned out he falls asleep better on his own than when I hold him. Not every time, but pretty often. Big help.

stargirlkate · February 2009

we re super unlucky and still havent been able to do it more than once or twice.

ben is super high strung and high needs and just cant settle himself. we ve done ferber once (and made huge improvements) but still will probably be trying again in a few weeks. i d say give it a try and see what happens, he might suprise you!

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