Putting baby to sleep

Soon2beMrs.Morgida · July 2012

So since birth we have always held our LO and put him to sleep that way. I know this is eventually going to bite us in the butt so Im wondering what is the best way to transition into another way of putting him to sleep and how long will it take? LO sleeps on his tummy so the idea of putting him in his crib and letting him watch the mobile or something doesnt work. What about laying him on the couch and patting his butt or something or even in his bed once he is drowsy? Any advice or thoughts would be great. Thanks

manda1129 · July 2012

we also hold to put to sleep. the past week i have tried laying her in our bed, laying beside her and wrap my arm around her or rub her tummy. She usually touches my face, and sometimes falls asleep...but not every time. Im hoping this will help break the need to be held. Im interested to read what other mamas write.

countrygrl5533 · July 2012

I sway with DD until she is drowsy then put her in her crib but she has a mobile since she sleeps on her back. I would try the rubbing his back. Or, what always works great when I did daycare, put your hand on his butt and sort of shake/rock him with a gentle motion. Do that to help him fall asleep then start backing off and stopping when he is drowsy. But I would do it in his crib not on the sofa. Get him used to falling asleep in his bed.

Edit: Can't spell apparently

Soon2beMrs.Morgida · July 2012

Thanks Countrygrl that is good advice. Im going to try something tonight and see how it goes. We will continue trying this week since Im sure its not going to work the first time. Wish me luck.

Rachel.lilly · July 2012

we put ds down drowsy. he was sleeping on his belly but we recently reverted back to the swaddle while laying on his back because he was regressing. (we will do a slow wean of the swaddle soon) When he was on his belly, we would pat his butt and back and kinda have to force him to lay down because he would fight sleep by rolling over and only sleeps 30 minutes on his back un-swaddled. we have a mobile and fp toy music player that does the lights and motion too. he loves both and will turn his head to watch it but we don't consistently use it.

emilyknelson · July 2012

The times we have let DS sleep on his belly, I lay him down and pat his butt and shush until he calms down and rests his head. Then if he needs paci I give it to him, otherwise he usually drifts off. As far as transition. I'd say the first day I stopped waiting until DS was asleep to transition him it was HE!%. He maybe napped for 1 hour the whole day. I finally took him for a walk to get him a good nap in the evening. the next day was way better, now he'll go down drowsy, and use his paci and favorite blanket to soothe himself off to sleep. We also use sleep sheep ocean sounds. sorry got off for a sec. It took him about 2-3 days to get into a good routine and be able to nap in his crib without me putting me in after he fell asleep. He still has rough days where I don't catch him early enough and he's over tired. In which case I have to bounce on the yoga ball or sway him until he's really drowsy, but I still put him down before he has fallen asleep. GL

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