My 9 month old son has figured out how to stand up in his crib and as a result his naps have gone out the window and his nighttime sleep is suffering as well. The only thing that has worked is for me to lay him down and rub his back until he eventually falls asleep or to rock him to sleep and then put him in the crib (but sometimes he wakes up when I put him down and it starts all over again). I don't want him to become dependent on me to sleep, but I'm not sure what else to do. Will he eventually outgrow this need to stand up the second I put him in the crib?
Thanks for all of the advice. We ended up just letting him in the crib when he wakes up at 5 am and he fusses for a few minutes and then either plays or goes back to sleep. Naps are still a challenge, but he can get up and down pretty easily now so I hope they will improve soon!
Yes he will stand up , and yes he will cry and cause a fuss for a while because he can , as long as he is ok then just leave him to fall asleep by himself before you get him into the habit of needing his back rubbed or you being in the room so he can go to sleep , he will fall asleep eventually , he can't stand up all night!
Awe!!! What a fun milestone!!! He is just so excited about his new trick and just wants to show you!!! But this too shall pass... eventually he will tire and the new trick will go by the way side. I would say to let him do his thing at his normal nap times if he was sleeping for an hour 2 times a day I say leave him in his crib for the "normal" nap time yes he will be a bit cranky but perhaps by his second nap of the day he will be a bit more tired and actually sleep. This will take maybe 4-7 days before it gets old to him....hang in there every time we turn around it's something else. And your right you dont want him to become dependent on you putting him to sleep...as you see thats not working either....uggg...but I promise it will pass! :o)
Just went through this with my 10 1/2 month old. She was fascinated with standing. The real problem was that she couldn't sit down again. It went on for a few days til she learned that she could just let go and fall back down. Once she learned that, the excitement of it all seemed to wear off a little and she's back to sleeping. Should be just a phase that will pass sooner than later. good luck.
yes... he is very excited cause he can stand.. it is anew skill.
he willget over it. and lay down.. it is normal for kids sleep to suffer when they make developmental milestones..
can you make his room dark..so it encourages him to lay down and sleep..
I wouldnot rub backs... that is a slippery slope of making bedtime a ordeal..
Hey I know how you feel my son started crawing at 5 months and standing at 6 I fussed over his naps for a while and then desided it wasnt a good idea(he started not sleeping and crying more) so started putting him down saying goodnight and walking out until he falls alseep. For a while he cried alot but now he plays a little and then falls right to sleep and hes 8 months. Hope this helps.
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Your DS has learned a new skill and he's obviously enjoying the freedom it gives him. I'd continue to put him in for a nap, even though he may not take one, perhaps he'll learn to play quietly in his crib and you both get a few minutes of down time.
As for bedtime, I'd put him to bed and after rubbing his back for a few minutes, leave the room and let him learn to put himself to sleep.
We had to do this with my DS. It wasn't easy, but he did learn to put himself to sleep.
Best of health,
S.
Yes, at that age, my daughter was thrilled to discover she could stand and cruise. I would put her in her crib, and sit in a rocking chair cheering her on as she cruised around and around in her crib. She had a great time and it tired her out. I never did it too close to naptime, though. Maybe before lunch - and then nap. To get ready for nap, I made sure her room wasn't too bright, and we read a story before. She didn't have a problem understanding the difference between playtime and sleeptime.
It is a new thing he will outgrow it & be back in routine soon.It is also a great time to put the mattress down on the lowest setting my daughter fell out of her crib on her first few attempts of standing she got to jumping & out she went it,it was horrorfying
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I have an 11 month old and I just went through that same thing when she was about 9 months as well. I too had the same dilemma; balancing not wanting her to stand there and cry with worrying that she would be dependent on me. I ended up choosing to rock her to sleep and putting her in her crib. I can remember several times that I too just put her down and she woke back up and cried and how frustrating that was to "start all over again". My personal choice was that I did not want my daughter to cry herself to sleep. I am happy to report that now at 11 months we have some nights where I do rock her to sleep still and others where she pushes away from me and I lay her down in her crib and she goes to sleep on her own. Do what you feel is right for your son. Only you know best. But don't sacrifice yourself for it (spending all night in the back and forth of rocking and waking). Best of luck.
Very normal; will outgrow it eventually. Our hospital sends out a "developmental" newsletter every month or two after baby is born, and I distinctly remember reading the one for 10-12 months talking about baby liking to stand.
you could try putting him to bed a half hour early. That would give him time to play and tire himself out before his actual bedtime.
