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Sleep for 3-4 mo year olds?

purtzpurtz member
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I've read that you can't spoil your baby before 3 months; but that you are not supposed to start sleep training earlier than 4 months. What am I supposed to do for this in between month???? LO takes most naps on his room, swing or crib. Am planning to start breaking him of the swaddled habit slowly.... However, he currently needs someone to lull him to sleep. Not sure how to tackle this transition.

 

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  • purtzpurtz member
    Is this a fact or an opinion? Information on this topic varies greatly!! Open to others' feedback and recommendations.

    I go back to work in 2 weeks and need to transition the daytime nap routine to nanny and I'm not sure what to teach her to do with LO.

     

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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    If your nanny is experienced she will develop a routine with your LO easily. The will learn your child's tricks and cues.
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  • jenn43jenn43 member
    My LO has a different routine for naps at home, at daycare, and with his grandparents, and they all seem to work.
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  • ashiscuteashiscute member
    3 months is too young to expect your child to fall asleep on their own.  Continue using your swing or rocking your baby.  I would keep swaddling until he starts rolling over.  Don't rush it.  Your nanny should be able to figure out how to get a LO to sleep or you've hired the wrong person.  

    Also, I wouldn't sleep train at 4 mos.  That is 6 mos plus to me.  I don't think it's a "fact" but a pretty standard, well accepted opinion.   
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  • JayBzoJayBzo member
    I heard the happiest baby sleep book has good tips for this, like right when you put baby down wake them up for just a moment - enough so they are going to sleep on own even after rocking. I haven't read it myself so I can't say much beyond that. 

    I also think nanny/daycare will figure it out on their own but I do agree it is a nice skill for LO to have and is important. We haven't had huge success necessarily but we consistently try to put our little guy in his crib awake. It doesn't always work but having a nap routine and building up to putting him in his crib has helped. I still rock him frequently though - so we have not completely transitioned.

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  • peachiejeanpeachiejean member
    edited September 2014
    MrsMuq said:

    Is this a serious question?

    Why so snarky? I expect some backlash from the majority of the mommy club for asking.....but it is an innocent question.

    I just feel like as a new mom any question is a serious one. Good for those who answered with helpful information. And, good for the original poster for seeking advice. I hope reactions here don't deter you from asking questions in the future.

    I do agree with past posters....it might be too soon for sleep training.
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