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Co-Sleeping To Sleeping on Own
Asked by J.V. from Dallas
on August 27, 2009
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My 8 month old son has been ravaged by the ear infections. At this point we're just happy to get any sleep and were willing to do anything...so the baby ended up in t...
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- My son got tubes at 11 months and it improved his sleep quality ( and mine) a bunch..I did the cosleep thing until recently ( he is now 19 months old) but for a differ...
- I dont think having baby in bed with you is anything to feel badly about. Cosleeping is a safe & pretty awesome thing. Not an oops at all, in my book. :) Our three ...
- my best advice isn't great- hang in there. Our daughter didn't sleep well until 13 months old- and even now at 28 months old she still has rough nights here and there....
Co-Sleeping Advice?
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on August 31, 2009
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I LOVE having baby Miles sleep in our bed with us... but I'm getting concerned about, most importantly his Safety, and also his growing independence.
What have you...
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- both of mine slept with us from infantcy. if he decides he would rather play than sleep move him to his crib and say if he cant lay down and go to sleep he has to go ...
- Hey A. - its D. from Nova Moms with 2008 babies. : ) I co-sleep with my son William still (he is 18 months), sometimes he sleeps on a toddler mattress on the floor and...
- Hi A. - My son is 3 years old and has slept with us from the day he came home from the hospital. If you are fine with your little guy in your bed there is no reaso...
Sleep Training Advice for 2 Year Old Toddler
Asked by C.Q. from Los Angeles
on January 15, 2009
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For the past 7 months, my husband had to lay down next to my son for everyone to get some decent sleep at night. But, my husband and I decided that it was time for him...
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- This age, is like this. It is a hard time for sleeping and then to expect consistency in their sleep patterns. As hard as it is... just go with the flow. At this...
- My Georgia is 2 and a half also. This is an ongoing struggle for most parents at this age. We bought her a nightlight and established a routine. We used to sit with ...
- C., My son is 2.5 and I have yet to make him stay in his bed through the WHOLE night. Like yours we have the whole CARS theme and while he loves his room, he's not ...
My Son Is 10 Months Old and Has Been Co Sleeping Now He Will Not Sleep in Crib
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on September 30, 2008
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my 10 month old has been sleeping with me in my bed. Now i am trying to get him to sleep independently in his crib and its not working. The other problem is that his...
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- J. Assuming your little man has teeth,what is wrong with him feeding himself? Some pre toddlers are so independent. As long as he is getting close to what he nee...
- I'd just let him eat regular finger food if he's willing to feed himself. Or let him eat the Gerber by himself. That could be what he's objecting to. I know he's yo...
- My 3 year old and my 11 month old started to self feed at 7 months. Some of that jar baby food is just plain nasty, and our poor babies would just stare at us while we...
Dad Won't Cooperate
Asked by R.F. from Stockton
on October 22, 2008
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We have an 18 month old who loves to share our bed at night. As an infant I would bring the baby to our bed to nurse but quickly stopped as I felt he would cry just t...
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- I'd say, pick your battles. I, too, was frustrated that my hubby would keep our eldest son in the bed with us beyond what I wanted or thouight was normal, since my ...
- Dear R., Maybe it would be good if your husband could read this. I have a six year old who is just now really learning to sleep alone and the road has been rough. ...
- Have each of you have clearly explained your reasoning to the other? I brought my daughter into our bed because I was exhausted and needed to sleep so I could work ...
Help....Kids Still My Bed
Asked by N.W. from Detroit
on October 13, 2006
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Can any one give me any advice on getting my 7yr old and 2 yr old out of my bed???? They both sleep with me, my hubby is gone 12 hours aday and don't get home till 2 ...
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- The advice here is all good, but in case you cave in, You and your husband could just leave them in your bed, and go sleep in theirs!
- Agreed. Consistency is the key..a very big one. It may take several nights and it might not be easy. The good news is that it will work! Helping your little one put h...
- I'd love any advice as well. Actually, my 8 year old is getting better. For him I tell him that I'll let him sleep in my bed on a certain night but, if he bugs me he...
Want to Start a Crunchy, Attachment Parenting, Natural Family Living Playgroup?
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on March 8, 2007
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I am having a hard time finding other moms in the Keller/Southlake/Grapevine area who practice the same parenting methods that I do.
Is there anyone who is interested...
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- I have no idea where Keller is but if its anywhere close to Flowermound you can count me in Its hard to find like minded people i agree We cosleep,CD,BF etc Total ...
- I just got this link today, but I'd love to meet up too. Any plans been made? Please include me if arrangements are being made via private e-mail. Looking forward to m...
- Hi S., We would love to meet you. I live in Keller and have a son who is 13 months. We practice AP, cloth diapers, breastfeeding, etc... Please email me directly so...
How to Cosleep Confortably?
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on January 2, 2009
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I have a newborn baby girl who is a great sleeper, provided she is in bed with us ond making contact with me or my husband. I'm grateful for the sleep but sleeping ar...
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- WOW does this sound like my story! What I finally did was I put my (2nd) newborn into his own room with a shirt of mine so he could smell my scent (but not my milk wh...
- Dear J.- Your beautiful daughter is completely normal, and has bonded with you. She will not be able to happily go down without body contact with you for some time. ...
- I concur with Eleanor and whoever suggested asking at mothering.com We added a twin bed next to our queen bed for our son when our daughter was born, so now there's r...
Out of My Bed!!!!
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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I need help getting my 2 boys out of my bed and in to theirs. They have their own bedroom but refuse to sleep in it. We have put them to bed in their room and someti...
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- It seems you have a lot of great responses (Yes, watch Super Nanny!), but here's my two cents from another perspective. This is an issue which will set a pattern wi...
- First off, my son wets the bed...seldom does a night go by that he wakes up dry and he's 4 yrs old, so I bought him the night time pull ups and call them bed time unde...
- When my daughter was 5 I had the same issue. Not sure it will work on the 17 month old. I went to the 99 cent store and bought a medium sized gift bad and filled it wi...
Bassinet or Cosleeper
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on September 6, 2008
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so a couple of weeks ago I was planning on cosleeping with my daughter in my bed but my husband's schedule has changed so he will now be home at night and it's just no...
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- This is a great question K. and I'm glad you asked it. I'm due with my second and have been weighing what I want to do with this baby. After reading the responses, I...
- When my son was born I got a bassinet with the piece that folds down for easy access from my bed and I loved it. I also loved the idea that if I was in the living room...
- I absolutely love the idea of co-sleeping! However, I have found great rewards in sleeping apart from my last two (set of twins, mother of 6). They have both slept o...
