Ferber or Cry it Out
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Searching for Infant Massage and Self-Soothing Techniques/ Classes
Asked by C.S. from Denver
on November 14, 2009
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We have a new foster baby that is having some troubles. Our caseworker recommended that we find some infant massage classes, as well as looking into helping her find ...
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- We had that suggested for our daughter when we took her to the county for an evaluation. They also told us about using a tickle brush. It's all we've done for the sa...
- I know a great massage therapist who specializes in pregnancy and infant massage. I have gone to her for massage during my three pregnancies and done the infant massag...
- Hi C., I second the recommendation for Belly Bliss. Another place to try that is located in Denver is Amaryllis Therapy Network www.amaryllistherapy.net. I am a B...
Advice on Swaddling, Self-soothing, Schedules, Sleeping...
Asked by S.T. from Salt Lake City
on October 13, 2009
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I've seen some topics that are similar to mine on here, but not exactly, so I thought I'd ask for some advice. Thanks for reading and any offered advice in advance! So...
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- I don't know if you can really encourage a baby to self-soothe in one way or another....they will each discover their own ways. The swaddle is a wonderful soothing tec...
- If I had it to do over again, I would do swaddling as long as possible. At a meeting I attended a lady talked about her trip to Cuba to study nursing - since they all ...
- I was worried about this as well and tried to wean my son of swaddling around this age, but then gave up since he had a really hard time falling asleep without it. I a...
What Are Other People's Self-soothing Techniques for Helping Baby to Bed?
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on March 18, 2009
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Our 6 1/2 month old son cries hard every night when it's time to go to bed. We try to stick to the same routine, but I admit, not religiously. I nurse him, then around...
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- Both my children have CD players under their beds. I play the Baby Einstein Lullaby CD for them every night. That seems to really help...they are asleep before the mus...
- I have read just about every book out there on sleep (my 3.5 year old didn't sleep well until a year ago. It may sound off, but try putting to bed 15 minutes earlier-...
- Amber's right, the night time CIO (cry it out) is one of the toughest, but it's so worth it. I started out nursing my daughter to sleep, putting her in her crib and t...
Seeking Help with 6 Month Old Self Soothing
Asked by K.R. from Norfolk
on February 21, 2008
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I am a first time mom and since the day he was born I have rocked my little one to sleep. He is a good baby and it rarely takes more than 10-15 minutes to rock him and...
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- Although it may be an unpopular opinion I say keep rocking. They say to put them to bed sleepy and they should be able to put themselves to sleep from there. I say ...
- I'm the mother of four great kids.. also a stay at home mom (hardest job EVER!). All four of them had different ways and time schedules for self soothing to sleep. Par...
- Personally, I think 6months is too young to expect him to soothe himself. He needs the comfort and security of knowing you'll be there for him when he wakes up. I do...
Self-soothing -- How Do You Get Your Child to Attach to Something Beside Boob
Asked by M.M. from Seattle
on January 9, 2009
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My first child took a binki from 6 weeks and was a very good sleeper. My second never liked the binki for more than a teether. I thought she would figure out sucking...
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- You don't have to offer the breast for her to fall asleep, but you could snuggle her and maybe rock her to sleep. Different strokes for different folks. My daughter ...
- Well, I don't think what you are describing is a problem. It think that your daughter is smart for choosing you to help her get to sleep. It is the healthiest and sa...
- Try giving her your shirt, or something that smells like you. It worked for my daughter at that age.
My 15 Month Old Not Sleeping or Self Soothing
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on March 22, 2011
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I have a 15 month old who doesn't self sooth himself or sleep through the night. I know a huge part is my fault for letting it go on for so long, but I've been trying ...
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- Your little guy sounds WAY overtired which can lead to poor sleep at naps and at night.Before you start CIO please make sure he's healthy- no teething or other issues...
- Try the "No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. It's an easy read. She gives really great step-by-step advice on how to establish bedtime and naptime routines,...
- I agree with Jenny E. You may want to start with possible food intolerances and remove dairy from his diet first, followed by gluten if the first doesn't help. My son ...
Self Soothing and Crib Training
Asked by D.R. from Phoenix
on August 10, 2007
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My daughter just turned 6mo up till now we've been co sleeping. Now that she's able to move around a bit better I'm really concerned about this being a safety issue. I...
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- Try nursing her till she is just about alseep then gently lay her down in her crib. If she fusses let her know you are right there (rub her back gently shshsh noices)...
- Hello! We just moved to Arizona June 1, when our daughter was about 5 months old. We decided to stop cosleeping at that time because of the safety issue as well. We...
- I understand about your concern for her teeth! I have the same paranoia and thats why I tried never to let my child fall asleep nursing or drinking a bottle. But for...
Self-soothing Techniques?
Asked by H.K. from Boston
on November 5, 2006
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Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone might have some suggestions for me. Here's my situation:
My daughter is almost three months old. She will only sleep if she's bei...
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- Have you tried wearing your daughter in a sling or wrap. The ultimate baby wrap is great & it leaves your hands free to get things done while the baby still gets to b...
- Try wearing your baby in a sling. It frees up your hands and babies are much happier. They sleep better and will learn they are not abandoned. Remember that babies als...
- HI H. - Well I have to say that I am a big advocate of the ferber method, but I didn't use it until my kids were almost a year old. When my son was just a couple o...
10 Month Old Not Self-soothing Back to Sleep
Asked by J.G. from New York
on July 26, 2010
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Hi, mamas,
My 10 month old delicious little son does not know how to self-soothe back to sleep- at night or for naps. He will usually wake up 2-3 hours after being p...
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- yeah he is depending on you to put him back to sleep. He needs to learn to do it on his own. There is a no cry method but I don't know how it works. I always did the c...
- Try putting him on his belly his arms won't flare around and he might find it more comforting.
- When my son was 9 months old, I was still waking up in the middle of the night to nurse too, yet my son didn't have such bad problems with his naps as your son does. ...
5 Mo Has Difficulty Self Soothing.
Asked by B.M. from Denver
on June 6, 2008
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Colby will be 5 months old next week and he is really having a hard time falling asleep, both for naps and at bedtime. He was sleeping through the night at 3 months, ...
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- Hi B., Congrats on becoming a new mommy. It's perfectly normal for you son to not sleep through the night anymore; it comes and goes in phases, especially as they're...
- Your baby's behavior sounds perfectly normal to me. Of course he prefers to be cuddled and held to being by himself, who wouldn't? Personally I am very against lettin...
- There are two different thoughts out there about this situation. One is to always be there for your baby and let them know that they can always depend on you, the oth...
