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Need Help Keeping My Two-Year Old in Big Boy Bed
Asked by J.N. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2009
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Hi Moms! My husband and I recently moved our two year old son into a big boy bed. He sleeps fine in it once he falls asleep, but getting him to go to sleep is a nigh...
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- With my son, we made sure his room was a safe environment, and then put up a gate in his doorway. He gets out of his bed, but then once he's tired he'll usually crawl...
- I always transitioned my kids to the big bed by putting side rails on the bed. It felt more like a crib and they never crawled out with the rails on. When we took the ...
- In our two year old's room, we put one of those door nob lock things on the inside (the kind that you squeeze to open) so that when her door is closed, she can't open ...
Help! I Need My 1-Mo.-old to Sleep in Her Crib!
Asked by J. from Phoenix
on October 10, 2006
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My 1-mo. old falls asleep very easily in her swing, but it is rare that I can get her to sleep in her crib. Usually, the only way is if she is completely asleep when I...
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- Hi there...In my opinion your child does not need to go to the crib yet, if she is not ready for it. If it is not putting additional stress/strain on you, allow her to...
- you may try one of the sleep positioners with the padded bolts of foam on either side of her and this may give her the cozieness of the swing, carrier or in your arms....
- All I know is that most babies need to be rocked to sleep or held for the first three months. They are still getting used to their reflexes and have the feeling they a...
Son with Anxiety and ADHD Will Not Stay Asleep at Night.
Asked by S.S. from Raleigh
on August 3, 2008
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Hi
I have a 7 yr old that for the past 3 years on and off will not go to bed alone OR stay in his bed all night. He has gone through many different stages of this on...
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- If you are near UNC, get on the list to be seen at the psychology dept. They are great. Sounds like you might try having him on a track or swim team. The workouts are ...
- Poor guy and poor parents. Maybe something has caused him to be scared to sleep in his room and he may not even be able to verbalize what it is. A couple of thought...
- Hi S., As far as a pediatric therapist, I have heard very good things about Dr. Reem Utterback. I know she does work with children as I do know someone that went ...
11 Month Old Not Sleeping Throw the Night, What Should I Do?!?!
Asked by E.H. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2009
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I have been struggling with my 11 month old to sleep throw the night... And to top if off righ tnow she been going nto bed at like 7:30 pm but has been waking up at li...
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- I would try the cry it out method. It is really hard to do, but I got to the point where I had to do it, in order for us to all get sleep and this we at 6 months. He...
- My daughter was waking up for that midnight feed long after she needed it. If you are afraid she is waking up because she is hungry, try giving her a healthy snack lik...
- My baby is 13 months old today. he still wakes up 1x a night to nurse. He started sleeping in his own bed at 5 months of age. I don't really mind nursing him because h...
6 Week Old Sleeping Question
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on August 6, 2007
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My daughter is 6 weeks old, and does not like sleeping in her crib or pack and play. She will fall asleep in her swing, in her baby carrier, in the car seat, or on my...
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- My little girl didn't sleep in her crib for like the first 3 months of her life. She slept in her swing or her "baby papasan" by my bed. Eventually she began sleepin...
- Do you swaddle her? All 4 of my babies loved the security and warmth of being tightly wrapped in a blanket "burrito-style", and we never laid them in the bassinet/cri...
- This sounds exactly like my son but he only liked to sleep in his bouncer. He had reflux and was put on medicine when he was about 6 weeks old, but still would only s...
My 3 Month Old Not Wanting to Take Good Naps
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on February 15, 2008
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Please give your advice my 3 Month old is not taking good naps only little cat naps the longest aday is about 45 min maybe less very seldom alittle more. I hate to let...
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- Sounds like a growth spurt to me, it usually passes in a few days. Try BabyWise or Happiest Baby on the Block with swaddling and routine. My 3 month old is napping in ...
- Hi T., My second and third child were not good nappers. My son cried alot. I would try to put him down for a nap and he would cry. I did not like the cry it out ...
- Hi, we're having similar trouble with my 3 month old grandchild, I also had this trouble with my youngest child. I think some kids just don't need as much sleep. My...
Change in 2 Month Old Boys Eating Behavior
Asked by K.D. from Las Vegas
on February 19, 2008
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone has some sort of advice for me. I have 2 month old twin boys and just recently they started sleeping even less and not wanting to eat a...
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- Hi K.-- I have 2 year old twin boys. I was in your shoes not long ago. My boys were not great sleepers by any means. Try feeding them every 2-3 hours during the day...
- K., I am a mommy of 2 boys, too....if they are eating less, you may want to consult your pediatrician. I actually think you are getting a pretty good amount of sleep. ...
- Congratulations on your 2 little miracles!!!!! I am the mother of 3 and "GG" to 5 little miracles!!! What I do know is that parenting is ALL about change....and the ...
At What Age Can You Let Your Baby Cry It Out When Going to Sleep?
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on February 8, 2007
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I have a 12 week old boy that wakes up every 2 hours throughout the night. I have been reading about extinction and gradual extinction, but I am wondering if 12 weeks...
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- My suggestion is 6 months. Good Luck!!
- Dear A., You need to wait until at least 6 months before trying any kind of cry it out method. A very good friend of mine is a clinical psychologist and an expert i...
- Does your baby have gas? Because it could be horrible gas pains that is waking him up so often. If so, there are ways to help relief some of that. By having him sle...
Baby Getting up Every Hour During the Night Only???
Asked by M.S. from Atlanta
on November 29, 2007
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My 5 month old was doing good about sleeping during the night until 2 weeks ago. He use to get up every three to four hours but the past 2 weeks he has been getting u...
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- Hey M....check his gums to see if he is teething...early i know but it happens. Also when they go through a growth spurt they may either lose sleep because they are e...
- At 5 months old, it's unlikely that solely nursing is enough food for him. He's probably hungry. This happened to a friend of mine. She wondered why her little girl...
- Pump occassionally to see if you are still producing enough. You may think he is nursing but he may not be really getting enough. Also read Baby Wise for sleeping ha...
Getting My Son Out of My Bed
Asked by A.D. from Louisville
on July 23, 2007
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I would like to know how to keep my son from sleeping in our bed... he is 5 and has been doing it since he was 6 months old
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- You may start by putting a toddler bed next to yours or at least in the same room (this worked for a friend). My son wouldn't even get in his toddler bed, but now I pa...
- My son is 4 yrs old and he had been in my bed since he was a newborn. To get him out of my bed, we went shopping to the bed section of walmart and i let him pick out ...
- All the advice you've gotten so far is very loving and kind. If you've been working with him for a while and he's just not cooperating then I would be a little strict...
