Stopping Co-Sleeping
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Son Sleeps with Us Every Night and We Are Not a Co-sleeping Family
Asked by M.H. from Seattle
on November 14, 2008
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I am posting this again because it didn't get sent out right the first time.... (thanks for any of your help, I really need it this time)
My almost 3 year old son s...
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- If you have broke your son of the habit before then you certainly can again once you break your husband of the habit of allowing it. Sounds like you need to talk to y...
- What worked for us was just being consistent in putting them back to bed, even if it took forty times. Also, not talking to them as they like to draw you in. I wou...
- Well first I'll have to admit I'm no expert. You're the mother of four. But, we are both in a similar boat. Wonderful husbands, and wondering sleeping children. First...
Family Bed- Suggestions
Asked by A.J. from Chicago
on October 3, 2009
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Hello Mommies! I wanted to get opinions from Moms that have chosen to have a family bed with their babies. What was your baby's age did you stop using the family bed m...
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- We co-slept with my son exclusively for the first 6-9 months, then he started getting big and we tried to transition him to his crib. He was very good at napping in hi...
- Hi A J My Daughter slept with me untill 5 months, then went to her crib which she loved untill she was 3 years, she is now 5 years and still sleeps woth me. I love it...
- I had my youngest daughter (13 months) in with us until she was about 9 months old. She was waking up every hour or two to nurse and it was killing me. One night, I...
Co Sleeping
Asked by E.R. from Yuma
on July 20, 2008
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I need help getting my 3 year old out of our bed and into her own room. I would love to hear how to best transition to this. We have a 9 year old that never has slept ...
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- I have similar aged kids. One is 8, the other 3. Both of them have had problems sleeping in their own beds as well around the age of 3. With my oldest son, I starte...
- We had the same situation. First, I asked my daughter if she was ready to create her own PRINCESS BEDROOM. Then we took a few trips to ROSS and Target, and Penneys and...
- I have no advice, as I am not quite there yet, but I plan on buying this book to get helpful tips. I love this author!! http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/books/0071...
Best Way to Get My 1 Year Old from Co-sleeping to Crib.
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on September 13, 2008
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I have been co sleeping with my baby since he was born and now that he is 1, I want to get him to start sleeping in his crib. I am looking for advice, experiences, su...
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- I would suggest also reading the book from Sleepy Planet. Jill Spivack is great and really knows how to make you feel confident with your decision. If you leave in t...
- My question to you, Lovely, Caring Mom, is really why do you want to have him sleep away from you? Trust your child to know what is best for him right now. Unless he ...
- Hi B. Our son slept in his co-sleeper next to out bed. We lived in a one bedroom apt so no choice on that. We moved to a 3 bedroom house when he was 14 mos. He h...
How to Break Co Sleeping at 6 Weeks--- Share Your Story!!
Asked by M.M. from Asheville
on January 15, 2012
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From the beginning I didn't want to co sleep. I would say it outloud then do it. Do I find a probelm with it? No. I just think later down the road it will not be for m...
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- He is too young for cry it out. I would get a good warm blanket and swaddle him. and put him in the crib/bassinet. Do you have one of those little triangle shaped p...
- Do you nurse him, before naps and on demand? He's at a growth-spurt now. 6 weeks is a growth spurt in a baby. Every 3 weeks is a growth spurt, then at 3 months, 6 m...
- I co-slept with my daughter and she had difficulty with naps. I never thought the two were related because at night she would fall asleep quickly and at naptime she wo...
Co~sleeping Infant & Weaning Night Time Feedings
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on January 29, 2010
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So my issue is trying to stop nursing my son throughout the night. He is 5 months old, and is put to bed in his crib, but usually wakes up by 12-1am. I will then just ...
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- First of all, this is probably a normal phase. Get used to it! They will go through these phases every couple of months (usually associated with a big milestone: si...
- He's only 5 months old and, I'm sorry to be the one to say it, but this is completely normal. Thisis a time that is full of changes -- milestones, teething, growth sp...
- Your son is too young to night wean. I know that "the experts" say that by this age they sould be able to sleep through the night but I wonder if any of them have act...
Co Sleeping
Asked by L.S. from Richmond
on November 26, 2008
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trying to get my son to sleep in his own bed has been a challenge, he climbs over the baby gait and comes downstairs and gets into my bed. Any advice on how to get him...
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- If you can't be consistant and firm with him now it will only get worse. He will appreciate boundaries and be a responsible secure person!! God Bless
- Hi L., This may sound funny, but why does he need to sleep in his own bed? Sounds like he's happier with you. For my son, who's now 7 and happily sleeps in his ow...
- Hi L., It sounds like you've gotten some great advice already. I will just give my two cents, and you can take it or leave it. :) I have a two-year-old b...
Weening My 17 Month Old Daughter from Co-sleeping and Breast Feeding.
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on February 13, 2010
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I have a beautiful 17 month old little girl that is the sparkle of my eye. I love her very much and I am so glad that I decided to breast feed her. It has been an amaz...
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- I would suggest tackling one thing at time. And I think the nursing at night is logically (I cringe when I use that word with nursing) the first. Get a "binky" and pop...
- I think it depends if you have other risk factors. Nursing can cause uterine contractions. Last year I was pregnant with twins and was told to wean my son, I think mai...
- Nursing will not hurt your pregnancy. You could continue nursing her to sleep. A broken u p night is what is very difficult especially when you may be extra tired be...
Transition from Family Bed to Crib
Asked by C.K. from Missoula
on August 13, 2010
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Hi Ladies - My 7 month old daughter is breast-fed with some solids foods. She been co-sleeping with me at night to facilitate nursing, and has never really made frien...
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- My first child was like this and I never figured out how to get him in his room. He was 9 before he stayed in his room consistently. My second hated sleeping with us a...
- Good suggestions about making that crib mattress more comfy.. Also sleep with her sheets for a day or 2, get your scent on it. Also when you place her in the crib,...
- i have 5 children and all of them slept with my husband an I because i beast-fed as well. we have a set of twin girls that was hard for me to put in there room, but wh...
Need Help from Other Co-sleepers. My Co-sleeping 9 Month Old Is Not Napping.
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on February 3, 2009
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We have been reluctant co-sleepers from the start because he refused to sleep in the bassinet and with breast feeding, and another child, I just wanted to get some sle...
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- does he use an attachment item to help him self soothe? like a blanket stuffed toy or pacifier? or are you the item? try a blanket our daughter have the little gira...
- I co-slept with my son all night long until 15 months--he was a mega breastfeeder too. All night long and for naps also. Some kids are high needs and they do need this...
- Hi J., My goodness, I feel horrible for you. I know what it is like when your exhausted and can't get a good night sleep. I have three boys (8,6, and 4 mos.)and have ...
