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Getting Toddler to Fall Asleep on Her Own
Asked by S.R. from Beaumont
on March 28, 2008
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My daughter is 13 months old and I rock her to sleep every night (which I love) but think that it is time that she learns to "self soothe". I've read that so many par...
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- S. I support you not doing CIO What has worked for lots of moms I know was a book called "The No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. You can get it at amazon....
- I still rock my children and they are 3 and 4. I, like you, want to cherish these days because there will be those days when they hate you and don't want anything to ...
- I am in the same boat! I hope you get some great advice.
My 1 Year Old Will Not Sleep in His Own Crib!!
Asked by L.D. from New York
on December 2, 2008
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My one year old will not sleep in his crib at all. As soon as I put him in it he screams so bad. He crys so hard that he actually gags. He is also very stubborn...l...
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- To the parents that think letting babies cry it out means leaving these babies in dark rooms all alone to make them eventually stop screaming to "give up" so they are ...
- L., I feel your pain!! I have a 17 month old who recently (last 2 months) has started waking in the night and needs help getting back to sleep. What's toughest for ...
- Hi L., I see that you are letting him cry but have you tried to ferberize him properly? It could make a huge difference. When you put him down for the night, ki...
Any Advice for a Mom of a Terrible Sleeper?
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on January 4, 2009
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I have a little girl who is almost two. Since she was born, I have always rocked her to sleep. Due to the birth of our second child, we have tried to change her bedt...
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- You just need to put your foot down. At age two, punishment should be part of child-rearing. She is capable of sleeping without anyone in the room; she just knows all ...
- S., I know my kids love to be read to, try sitting on the side of the bed or pull a chair up beside the bed (for easy get away when she falls asleep) read until she is...
- It takes a few nights, but this is what we did to "wean" our daughter from being rocked to sleep. We still held her at bedtime while singing/reading story, etc. But...
Need Toddler Bed Advice
Asked by J.B. from Birmingham
on October 3, 2008
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I have a wonderful 19 month old son who is the sun in my sky! We are now expecting our second son and want to use our oldest son's nursery furniture. I was just wonder...
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- My 19 month old son has been in a toddler bed for a few weeks now. Our crib converted but he didn't like it. I went down to the local superstore and bought a toddler b...
- We had a house fire when my daughter was 9 months old. We rented a crib for 6 months as our house was being repaired.. So at 15 months we had a dilemma... what to bu...
- J. B~ I moved my son into a 'big boy bed' at 16 months when my daughter was born. It worked out really well, he was so happy to be a 'big boy'! this is the bed w...
6 Month Old Won't Sleep in Her Own Bed
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on August 25, 2008
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My daughter co-sleeps with my husband and me. I have always enjoyed the closeness, and a part of me would like to keep her in the bed with us forever. But I'm trying...
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- Obviously there are different theories on which way to go with this. I would suggest chosing one you feel comfortable with and sticking with it. We "Ferberized" my s...
- I would suggest to just keep starting her off in her own bed. That is what I am doing with my 6 month baby. Slowly every night it gets longer and longer before she c...
- I agree with the advice about not letting them cry it out. At 6 months old it is all about trust and security for the baby. I have two kids and have breastfed both. ...
Transitioning for New Baby
Asked by C.F. from San Francisco
on August 23, 2008
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I know I'm thinking a little a head, but wanted your gals opinions on something. My daughter will be about 16 months old when our second child is born. I don't really ...
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- C., When you think about it, your new baby will not need a crib until he/she is about 3 months old as newborns can sleep in a bassinet initially. So that gives you a...
- It's ok to think ahead...but you are right - you may want to see where your daughter is developmentally. We had already converted my daughter's crib to the bed way be...
- Congratulations! I hope your two little ones have a special relationship as they grow up together. I would find someone to lend you (or give you) a crib. It will save...
Transitioning 5 Month Old from Sleep Swaddle
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on April 3, 2008
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We have swaddled our 5 month old son for naps and night time sleep since he was two weeks old and it has worked out great. He has gotten too big and strong for the sw...
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- My almost 7 month old son went through the same exact thing. We started swaddling him with one arm left out, then both, then before we knew it he was used to it and w...
- Hello G. you might find a speaker that we are having Thursday evening helpful. Kim West, “The Sleep Lady” Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Our Savior Luth...
- Hi, I had to chuckle at your question, only just because we have been there! What we did is put her in a sleep sack and to give her a blankie to sleep with. This seem...
Attachment to Co-sleeping
Asked by E.W. from Seattle
on May 12, 2008
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I currently co-sleep with my 6 month old daughter during the later part of the night (about 12-6am). She is not a very strong sleeper and still wakes up often during ...
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- E., to maintain your future sanity and your marriage, I advise you to do the "bad mommy" for a few nights and get it over with! My husband had to physically hold me do...
- My son was a very light sleeper and only wanted to sleep with me! I know how you are feeling, but we got to the point where we had to do the cry it out thing. He was...
- We coslept all night with our first baby. He was premature and we needed to monitor him throughout the night, and it was a whole lot easier to do with him right there...
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...
Moving Baby to Their Own Room
Asked by C.C. from Cheyenne
on February 24, 2008
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I have a 4 month old that is out growing her bassinet. She was 7 weeks premature so the dr told us to keep her nearby. Plus she has sleep apnea, but is growing put of ...
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- I wouldn't worry about moving your baby to her own room for a long time, until you are all ready for it. My kids slept in our room off and on for the first five years...
- Hi C.! We have an almost 3 month old (she will be 3 months on March 1) who sleeps in a bassinet in our room. Lately I have been putting her in her bedroom (in her ...
- Don't try to predict the future! It may be easier than you think! If you are anything like me, the transition will be harder for you than your baby. I've just alway...
