Sleeping ?

JennPfa · November 2009

I started a really bad habit when my son was first born of letting him sleep on my chest during the night and during all his naps. Now that I have to head back to work I'm trying to put him in his cradle by our bed and he stays asleep for 30 minutes and is wide awake then as soon as I grab him up and put him in bed with us he goes right to sleep. I need some help here moms!

Christina79 · November 2009

The only thing that worked for us was the noise maker and vibration on the pack n play. If you haven't tried this it might help.

MomsABoo · November 2009

My son only takes half hour naps also. We get the occassional hour here and there. He sleeps longer when he falls asleep in his car seat or stroller. I think bc it must feel warmer and safer unlike the crib that is so wide open. Lucky for me though he sleeps at night excellen! So dont worry that it was a habit you created, it may just be normal!

AfterAll · November 2009

If you aren't already, swaddle him and try some kind of white noise/soothing music. You can also try the 4s from Happiest Baby on the Block to get him to go to sleep, then put him down once you know that he is asleep.

thetwistedwillow · November 2009

Start with naps! He needs to get used to sleeping on his own and not on a warm body. My baby sleeps with me as well. As soon as I get her crib I'll probably start putting her down for naps first and then move to bedtime once she's used to sleeping on her own. That is how we did it with our firstborn who also coslept with us.

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