Ferberizing

christinasullie37 · March 2013

At what age can I begin to do this? I have tried everything and spend so much money reading books that are just a bunch of crappy no good solutions. I can't even get LO to take a nap let alone stay asleep for one. I don't want to rely on CIO but I have no other options. She wont take a nap no matter how tired she is. Can someone please explain to me how this works?

LadyNikon · March 2013

I think she is too young for CIO. What happens when you try to get your LO to sleep?

Tennis Chick · March 2013

I believe feber recommends between 3-5 months.

LadyNikon · March 2013

ah I had to google it. It seems its not really crying it out. But training the baby that they will get checked on, patted on the back but not picked up or fed.

stgn01 · March 2013

I did Ferber with my DD when she was 4.5 months. Best parenting decision I've ever made. It's all about timing when you go in to check on them and soothe them, but not picking them up. I suggest reading the chapter on it before you try i

Starfish+77 · March 2013

I plan to ferberize her little a$$ around 4.5 months. She sleeps good at night but after spending an hour getting her to sleep. Forget putting her down drowsy..that's a load of crap. And naps she's got that 45 minute stupid intruder. &nb

pb_bride · March 2013

You really should read Ferber's book, "Solve your child's sleep problems" before you begin sleep training. I got mine from the library.

DawnJM25 · March 2013

We did Ferber with DD at 6.5 months and never regretted it for a second. I know you can start it earlier than that, and I have no problem with CIO but I didn't want to do her any psychological damage by doing it before she was ready. Anyway- I ordered F

edilo · March 2013

pb_bride:
You really should read Ferber's book, "Solve your child's sleep problems" before you begin sleep training. I g

IUIBaby · March 2013

I'd say LO is too young.

[Deleted User] · March 2013

For the love of god read a book.

milwaukeej · March 2013

We did this at 5 1/2 months, but she was 6 weeks early so we waited a while. Really, we just waited until she skipped her middle-of-the-night feeding on her own a couple times - that's when we felt she was ready.

milwaukeej · March 2013

Starfish+77:
Forget putting her down drowsy..that's a load of crap.

I agree! We have about a 30 secon

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