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Re: Napping on own

Posted by Stephanie on January 31, 2001 at 09:47:40:

In Reply to: Napping on own posted by Lynn Kroger on January 30, 2001 at 18:12:01:

You are right, no sleep expert, including Ferber, recommends "crying it out" until AT LEAST six months old. I understand your frustration, I had a child like that myself! You mentioned a front carrier... have you tried a baby sling? If you can put him to sleep in the sling, then gently transfer him to a toteseat or crib IN THE SLING, he might not wake up. Often the change of temperature will wake them up when you put them down. Also, a tote seat or carseat might give him the feeling of being held, if you can get him in it without waking him up! Otherwise, maybe you can just take him to bed with you? Lay down with him for a nap, and when he is asleep, gently roll away, tuck him in and leave! (put a pillow or rolled blanket by the edge so he won't roll off) This way he is not disturbed either by laying him down or a change of temperature. Also, if this is persistant, you might want to check for ear infections, which make laying down painful.

Sleep training is not going to help this situation, and it could cause more problems. If your child starts to associate going to bed with you leaving him, it may make him fight sleep harder!!! Some babies just need more physical closeness than others. Eventually, he will outgrow this need. I know how frustrating this can be! Hang in there, it WILL get better!

Stephanie, mom to 4 boys and a princess!


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