Stopping Co-Sleeping
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Sleep Suggestions for 8Mo Transitioning from Co-sleeping to Crib.
Asked by M.S. from Oklahoma City
on November 20, 2006
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Hi,
My name is M. and my son is currently 8 months and we're just now transitioning him into his own crib. I'm big on attachment parenting and co-sleeping, it just ...
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- my dd will be 8 mths friday. we transitioned to a crib at 5 mths and did the cio method for her, however she quit nursing about a mth ago and was waking up once a nigh...
- I agree with Ami, below, it sounds like you are confusing him. 30 min naps at 8 mos are a classic sign of being overtired. The problem is, once you're in the cycle, ...
- M....i know that this all seem like a struggle right now, but stay consistant with what you are doing...don't cave in...even though the crying may get old at times...y...
Still Swaddling and Co-sleeping at 5 Months
Asked by C.B. from Boston
on January 8, 2009
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We are still swaddling my 5 month old daughter (in the Kiddopotomas SwaddleMe) and putting her in a co-sleeper next to my bed. She is sleeping great - a 10pm to 7am s...
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- Hi C.! We swaddled our baby girl for naps and nighttimes and she also slept great. We continued to swaddle until she was strong enough to break free herself with her ...
- Hi C., It sounds like she is doing great when she sleeps. I don't know of many babies that sleep that long and that well! Don't listen to what others say. You ca...
- C., Why change anything if its going so well? You will know when its time. Listen to your self, you will know best. And when its time to put her in her own room, ge...
Mom Seeking Help Transitioning from Co-sleeping
Asked by C.A. from Portland
on May 7, 2009
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I am a single mom who has co-slept with her baby since he was born. He is now 16 months old and wakes 5-6 times a night to nurse. I would like to transition him in hop...
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- The main thing is that YOU have to be ready and SURE that you are ready for the transition. Any ambivalence on your part and all is lost. You may have a couple of long...
- C., Unless your baby has some health issues you didn't mention he should be sleeping through the night now and only nursing before bed and in the morning. Because...
- What about laying a mattress on the floor next to your bed; nurse him to sleep in it, then get back into your own bed...maybe this little distance will prevent him fro...
JFF-- My Parenting Mistake--co Sleeping
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 31, 2011
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I made the worst mistake over the summer and allowed my son to sleep in my bed... it started out as just here and there and before I knew it, he was in there every nig...
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- I have to say giving my child the taste of chocolate milk. Now, I can't seem to get her to drink regular milk unless she's in dire straights. Shouldn't have even sta...
- Not teaching better money smarts and making them earn what they want and save for it. It certainly would have helped them more in their adult years. I also regret ...
- Hahaha, I can't help but laugh to myself. Mine is also co-sleeping. My son is almost 4, we are making his bedroom a "big boy" room for him and kicking him out in a ...
Transitioning from Co-sleeping to Crib at 14 Months
Asked by E.T. from Los Angeles
on July 6, 2012
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HELP! My 14 month old has been a co-sleeper, but it's time for him to sleep in his crib! I put him in his crib when he falls asleep, but he wakes up a short time later...
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- He's old enough to move to a toddler bed. I would set it up by the bed and when he starts to move around to wake up drop your hand down and let him feel it. That way y...
- Try switching to a twin matress on the floor. It worked for me. It's like a modified co-sleeping that's easier to wean from. I put the crib matress next to the twi...
- He's not ready to be there full-time. Start him with naps in the crib. Also, putting a buckwheat pillow up against the top of his head will make him feel like someone ...
Need Help Transitioning from Co-sleeping to Kids Own Bed/bedroom
Asked by R.C. from Austin
on April 18, 2010
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Hello- I have a 5 year old and a 1 year old. Both girls. They are both co-sleepig with us in our king size bed. I am still nursing the 1 year old with plans to wean he...
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- Hello, I highly recommend "Healthly Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Dr. Marc Weisbluth. He talks about all types of sleep issues with child and different methods of ...
- It's going to be a HUGE battle so be prepared for resistance. Maybe you can get the girls to share a room so they don't feel alone.
- Set a specific date, mark it on the calendar and start a countdown. Mention several times throughout the day "Only x amount of days until to you sleep in your BIG GIRL...
Mom Seeking Advice on co-sleeping....please Help!!!
Asked by J.B. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2007
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Hi, Thanks to all of you who helped out with our dog!! I now have another dilemma on my hands...it never seems to end! O.K. My youngest is 7 months old. We had a bassi...
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- With limited space in our house, I had my daughter's crib in our bedroom when she was a baby. Although mostly she ended up sleeping with (on) me. There is also someth...
- Sounds like you have an active little guy! I co-slept with all my kids and really enjoyed it. It's safe, so long as you follow "safe sleeping", the same stuff you do...
- My advice would be to use a pack-n-play or a "co-sleeper" bed. The co-sleeper bed is a lot like a pack-n-play but it sits higher up so the baby is at your level next ...
Crib to Co Sleeping - Sounds Backwards I Know
Asked by K.B. from Houston
on December 18, 2011
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I never thought I'd co sleep. I have a 19 month old daughter who I've forced to cry it out so many times on doctor or book advice. But every time she's sick or we tr...
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- This comment:I'll probably co sleep with my baby at least until we go back home after the holiday shows how inconsistent you are. You can not keep changing up...
- I haven't read all the responses, except someone said once you start you can't stop. Not true, mine grew out of it naturally around 3 years. When you are ready to stop...
- K., One of my daughters had horrible sleep issues and at times woke up crying/screaming throughout the night. I believe she had very vivid dreams/nightmares and she ...
Seeking Advice from Other Co-sleeping Extended Nursing Mamas
Asked by N.A. from Minneapolis
on June 9, 2011
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I know I have posted this question before a few times, hopefully this is the last as I am VERY SERIOUS about changing this situation now. My son is over 3 (he will be ...
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- You have to let him cry WHILE you hold him. For a few nights, maybe weeks. Offer a sippy cup and water. But he will most likely cry himself to sleep. Just be there wit...
- Hi, First, I want to say that you have done a wonderful job of nursing your son! You should be proud of yourself for extended nursing :) Not all mama's can do that-...
- My answer might make you feel better about yourself. I'm going through this now as well. My son is 4 1/2 yrs old. I'm also nursing a 17 month old. I recently found...
Crib Training After Nursing Co Sleeping
Asked by M.P. from Phoenix
on April 27, 2010
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My 13mo daughter is still nursing at night, which i am trying to break that habit so I can get her to sleep in her crib through the night. Normally, she sleeps with me...
