Stopping Co-Sleeping
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Co-sleeping to Crib at 9 Months
Asked by S.J. from Los Angeles
on December 18, 2010
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My 9 month son shares a room with us. About 3 months ago he was sick with a chest cold and was only comfortable sleeping with me and nursing all night. Three times a d...
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- Try a sleep-sack for him. Amazon has these. And let him have a lovey.... And make the crib comfy. For my son that is what I did. He also had a Fisher Price "Ocean ...
- It really depends which approach you want to take, as there are some very good guides out there, but they all take a slightly different philosophical approach. My advi...
- Read Dr. Sears Baby Sleep Book, The baby Whisperer and The No-Cry Sleep Solution. These were my life-savers when trying to learn about infant sleep and then use that ...
Making the Family Bed?
Asked by M.H. from South Bend
on March 7, 2008
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My husband & I have been thinking about having our baby-to-be sleep with us, or at least give it a try, seems like it might be easier for midnight feedings etc. The th...
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- With my youngest I co-slept...I used the covers and craddled him in one arm....everytime he moved I was awake anyways....when he began sleeping through the night the t...
- Hi M. - I just read through the list of books you reccommended and I've read through all of them so we probably have similar parenting philosopies. My son is 10 mos. a...
- Believe me when I say, you should never let the baby sleep with you! It may seem mean but I did it & I didn't get any rest for 8 years!! You will never have a sex life...
Family Bed Sleeping
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on August 14, 2007
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My daughter is going to be 3 in November and is still sleeping with me and my husband. Neither of us are getting any restfull sleep. She is all over the place!! I a...
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- I had a similar problem with my daughter, who is now almost 5. What we did was get her her own special bed (which she chose) and all the accessories (which she chose),...
- L., this probably isn't the "right" way to do this . . . but we have 2 sons ages 2 1/2 and 4. I breastfed both of them for the first 12 mos and found it much easier to...
- Hi L.! We are an episode of Brining Home Baby on TLC this season and one of the issues for us in Bringing Home our little man was our 2.5 yr. old little girl and her ...
Cosleeping with 9 Month Old While Pregnant
Asked by T.J. from Flagstaff
on February 16, 2009
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I just found out I am pregnant with our 3rd which was a massive surprise- although we did have an active sex life, we were using condoms EVERY time and I was breast f...
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- I, too, was surprised to find out I was pregnant with our third while still nursing our second who was sleeping in our king bed or in a little extension on the side o...
- Wow!! What a handful you have...and will have! I don't really have any tips for co-sleeping since my 8 month old is very comfy in our bed, but I might have some advice...
- i have 3 kids 20 months apart (all teenagers now). First one slept between us in bed. 2nd one came took off the side of the crib and pushed it up against the bed in t...
Co-Sleeping With 3 1/2 Year Old
Asked by D.W. from Atlanta
on May 21, 2007
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My husband travels a great deal and while he is out of town, my daughter sleeps in my room. When my husband is home, typically 1-2 nights a week and weekends, our dau...
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- Maybe I'm hard-hearted, but I really believe that kids need to learn to fall asleep on their own... no tv, etc... and stay in their rooms all night. I think it's impo...
- transition is hard for anyone, especially children. I think it's great you have welcomed your child in your bed, my suggestion is to be very gradual about the process....
- If you had a pet you could have them sleep with her. You could also try comforting music. Also if you have a baby monitor you could show her how it works and tell he...
Transition from Family Bed for 3 Year Old
Asked by S.H. from Seattle
on June 5, 2009
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I am wondering if there are any single parents out there who can put in their two cents. I am a single mom. My daughter is 3 and 1/2 we've been sleeping in the same be...
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- We told my daughter her bed was special and she was very lucky to have such a wonderful bed. At first, I started laying in bed with her to go to sleep and would move ...
- I had a similar situation when my son was little. I put my bed in the living room (like a studio apartment) and he got the bedroom. I believe it is very important fo...
- Here is a great article http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/ap/gentletranstition.asp . Of course, you can sub your "bed time routine" for theirs. We are still co-sl...
Getting a 13Month Old Out of the Family Bed into Own Crib
Asked by E.C. from Los Angeles
on June 6, 2007
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Need any suggestions on how to get a 14month old into own crib and out of the family bed, she doesn't take a bottle or pacifer and still breastfeeds at bedtime(and all...
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- My advice would be to start slowly. So, maybe let her fall asleep in your bed and then put her in her crib. Then, after about a week or 5 days, start to lay her down...
- Dear E., Tell her in the morning that she will start sleeping in her own bed tonight - then spend the day with her helping you make her own bed very cozy and comfor...
- Here is what we did first we assembled his crib in our room and lined up her mattress with our mattress and left off the drop-side of the crib so our bed just exten...
Mamma's Boy Has Sever Separation Anxiety, Still Nursing and Co-sleeping
Asked by J.H. from San Francisco
on December 1, 2008
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My son has sever separation anxiety and has no interest in stopping nursing. He is 18 months and the younger of two children. When he goes to daycare he is fine with ...
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- I too am the mom of a cling-o sorus. The way I got nursing under control was to put him on a schedule, stick to my guns, and then once he accepted it I started droppi...
- Don't be so worried. You are a loving caring mom and obviously have raised a loving caring little sensitive girl. Your baby is still a baby and cannot yet express his ...
- I recommend this program to EVERYBODY!! It has worked wonders with both my kids: www.sleepsense.net. Go to Do-it-Yourself options, and buy the $47 e-book online. ...
Nightmares, Family Bed, Spitup, Oh My!
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on December 24, 2008
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Ok I want an hooonest answer. Do any of you sleep actually with your baby in your bed with you? I've read sources that say it causes SIDS, others that say it prevent...
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- It sounds like you're on the right track to try different things to see what he responds to, burping him before lying him down and using the cosleeper... A couple of ...
- My son slept much better with me but we didnt start until he was about 6 months old.... we were both sick and after spending 3 days in bed together he wouldnt sleep al...
- I have not ever and would not ever co-sleep because it is something that would be a bad idea...for *my* family. If it is working for your family - great! No need for...
Family Bed and Now We Need the Kids Out
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on October 1, 2008
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My 4 year old has been in bed since birth he knows no other bed. My 2 year old was in the bed and then a crib for awhile but is know in bed with me and her brother my ...
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- One work "consistent" you need to be consistent and not give in and let them sleep with you. It's difficult to break them of this but it is possible. You and your hu...
- M.; yes this does tire one out, well there is a few things you can do, first of all when the kid is asleep you can carry them to their bed, this is also very tiring, a...
- I have the same problem, with only one child however. Once you get some advice, would you mind sending it to me??? That would be great!!! T.
