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Posted by Wanda on March 13, 2002 at 10:21:04:In Reply to: Getting a 3-week old to bed: what can be expected? posted by Julia's mom on February 08, 2002 at 16:46:29:
Training a baby to put themselves to sleep is very possible. I have a son that is now 6 weeks old and he is doing it. The key word here is that your are training the baby to do this skill. Be patient with yourself and with your baby. It won't just happen over night but with a little persistance and consistency you can expect that your baby too will be able to go to sleep without be rocking or cuddle for two hours.
Try swaddling your baby nice and tight. This not only helps them feel protected but keeps the warmth around them for a time after they have left your body heat. Some babies need the comfort of a pacifer.
Look at your long-term goals. If you want your baby to go to sleep without having to be rocking every time then you will need to spend some extra effort on that skill.
Many people want children that sleep through the night and go down for naps on their own. Many people would like to make that purchase but few are willing to pay the price.
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