DD has officially become very difficult at night since we've transitioned to the crib. (she did sttn before 3 months 3 weeks) She woke up last night around 2 am. She was tired, but everytime I put her back down she would wake up again wide awake. It's like If I am not right there to soothe her every night, she won't sleep. Anyhow, it was a 2 1/2 hour time frame before I finally got her back to bed, AND I could do it only in the play pen next to our bed. I finally gave up on the crib out of exhaustion. Dh works at the ER in the hospital and of course he talks to the nurses and they are saying we should do CIO.
Here's my fear: I fear the thought of my LO thinking I am not there to meet her needs. How long do I really let it go? I can hardly handle 10 minutes of crying without comforting her... When is crying for so long not healthy anymore? Also, do I go in and comfort her during this time?
I need to know more about this CIO before I can think about doing it.
TIA.
Re: If you did CIO...need advice
Try Ferber or sleepeasy solution. You go in and check and soothe them periodically.
Also does she go down drowsy but awake when you put her to bed?
Yes. Thanks I'll look up those methods.