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Should I invest in a swing for naps?

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DD is horrible at falling asleep for naps. I have to nurse her until she's really drowsy, then we bounce on the exercise ball until she is in a deep sleep. This can take over an hour (if I don't finally just give up) since she often wakes up a few minutes after she dozes off. She is swaddled this whole time and I use white noise. Once I can actually put her down she is a great sleeper. This process is unsustainable b/c she is getting quite heavy and we also have a nanny starting very soon. I feel like I have tried everything else, but maybe she would fall asleep in a swing? We have an one that is not very comfy for her and she can't be swaddled in it. Do you think at 10 weeks old it is still worth trying? DH is reluctant too buy more gear, but this nap thing is a nightmare!! I have tried putting her down awake but drowsy in the RNP but she just gets more and more amped until she cries. 

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Re: Should I invest in a swing for naps?

  • juliane2004juliane2004 member

    How long is she awake between naps?

    At 2 months, it's recommended to not be awake more than about 70 minutes total, including the time to fall asleep. For us, that meant putting the baby down swaddled after about 55-60 minutes of awake time, allowing them to fall asleep on their own. For me, "drowsy" doesn't mean much. I didn't wait until they yawned or anything; that meant they were OVERtired in our case. I just watched the clock hardcore.

    This is a post I wrote a while ago: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/47755634.aspx

    ETA: I would try this first BEFORE a swing, because depending on a swing is not a good idea IMO, since you can't have a swing everywhere you go.

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  • jmc1017jmc1017 member
    We just set up the swing a few minutes ago.  Today it was an absolute nightmare getting him to sleep.  Every time we thought he was out and we would put him down he would start crying.  He's been in the swing for 20 minutes now and is out like a light.  It's a lifesaver IMO.
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  • goldenleavesgoldenleaves member
    Lauren pretty much only naps in the swing. She sleeps awesome in her crib at night but is not a fan of it during the day.
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    imagejuliane2004:

    How long is she awake between naps?

    At 2 months, it's recommended to not be awake more than about 70 minutes total, including the time to fall asleep. For us, that meant putting the baby down swaddled after about 55-60 minutes of awake time, allowing them to fall asleep on their own. For me, "drowsy" doesn't mean much. I didn't wait until they yawned or anything; that meant they were OVERtired in our case. I just watched the clock hardcore.

    This is a post I wrote a while ago: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/47755634.aspx

    ETA: I would try this first BEFORE a swing, because depending on a swing is not a good idea IMO, since you can't have a swing everywhere you go.

    We're at right about an hour before I start to put her down, so I think that's in line with the recommendations... 

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  • juliane2004juliane2004 member
    imagevszapp:
    imagejuliane2004:

    How long is she awake between naps?

    At 2 months, it's recommended to not be awake more than about 70 minutes total, including the time to fall asleep. For us, that meant putting the baby down swaddled after about 55-60 minutes of awake time, allowing them to fall asleep on their own. For me, "drowsy" doesn't mean much. I didn't wait until they yawned or anything; that meant they were OVERtired in our case. I just watched the clock hardcore.

    This is a post I wrote a while ago: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/47755634.aspx

    ETA: I would try this first BEFORE a swing, because depending on a swing is not a good idea IMO, since you can't have a swing everywhere you go.

    We're at right about an hour before I start to put her down, so I think that's in line with the recommendations... 

    What I mean is, instead of starting the nursing/bouncy ball/ drowsy process after 1 hour (which you say can take a full other hour to get her to fall asleep), try swaddling her and putting her down awake after 1 hr.

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    imagejuliane2004:

    How long is she awake between naps?

    At 2 months, it's recommended to not be awake more than about 70 minutes total, including the time to fall asleep. For us, that meant putting the baby down swaddled after about 55-60 minutes of awake time, allowing them to fall asleep on their own. For me, "drowsy" doesn't mean much. I didn't wait until they yawned or anything; that meant they were OVERtired in our case. I just watched the clock hardcore.

    This is a post I wrote a while ago: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/47755634.aspx

    ETA: I would try this first BEFORE a swing, because depending on a swing is not a good idea IMO, since you can't have a swing everywhere you go.

    We're at right about an hour before I start to put her down, so I think that's in line with the recommendations... 

    What I mean is, instead of starting the nursing/bouncy ball/ drowsy process after 1 hour (which you say can take a full other hour to get her to fall asleep), try swaddling her and putting her down awake after 1 hr.

    Oh yeah, we've tried that too for sure. As soon as I put her down she's upset that she's not being held. We need something to either entertain her or move/bounce her (hence the swing idea) to keep her mind off of the fact that I'm not nursing or holding her. 

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  • juliane2004juliane2004 member
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    imagejuliane2004:

    How long is she awake between naps?

    At 2 months, it's recommended to not be awake more than about 70 minutes total, including the time to fall asleep. For us, that meant putting the baby down swaddled after about 55-60 minutes of awake time, allowing them to fall asleep on their own. For me, "drowsy" doesn't mean much. I didn't wait until they yawned or anything; that meant they were OVERtired in our case. I just watched the clock hardcore.

    This is a post I wrote a while ago: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/47755634.aspx

    ETA: I would try this first BEFORE a swing, because depending on a swing is not a good idea IMO, since you can't have a swing everywhere you go.

    We're at right about an hour before I start to put her down, so I think that's in line with the recommendations... 

    What I mean is, instead of starting the nursing/bouncy ball/ drowsy process after 1 hour (which you say can take a full other hour to get her to fall asleep), try swaddling her and putting her down awake after 1 hr.

    Oh yeah, we've tried that too for sure. As soon as I put her down she's upset that she's not being held. We need something to either entertain her or move/bounce her (hence the swing idea) to keep her mind off of the fact that I'm not nursing or holding her. 

    Have you also tried a fan and/or a noise machine? We have a fan for white noise and a fisher price aquarium for music on baby's crib. It's got lights and sounds and movement. Keeps them distracted.

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