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This one was a lifesaver for us: Love To Dream Swaddle UP, Gray, Small, 8-13 lbs, Dramatically Better Sleep, Allow Baby to Sleep in Their Preferred arms up Position for self-Soothing, snug fit Calms Startle Reflex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081GJ038/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_39T933N59ER8D4H57S92
I recommend searching into the term "Velcro Baby". I don't know if it will provide you answers or solutions, but it will help make you feel seen!
Another term that might be beneficial to look into is "high needs baby". I'm not saying yours is, just that often very clingy babies fall into that category. Babies that have high needs are often very bright and very complicated to parent. Dr. Sears has some good resources on how to approach and parent a high needs kid.
The Fussy Baby Book: Parenting Your High-Need Child From Birth to Age Five https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316779164/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_FAXWCGVJ2E5FTC5E89GY
Independent play is something that sometimes needs to be taught. Babies that don't have the opportunity to practice self soothing will immediately switch to crying when something happens that they disagree with. It's okay to set a timer and leave your baby for 10 minutes while you go take care of yourself. That's healthy and important for you and for him.
With that said, your baby sounds more attached than most. That's okay; it's just his nature and personality. If that's the case, letting him cry it out will help, but it won't turn off his personality like a switch. It will take time and he might just need time to grow out of it more
Here you go. You can use these to still be able to use the plugs but have them baby proofed. There are couple of different variations that you can check out.
Safety Innovations Twin Door Baby Safety Outlet Cover Box for Babyproofing Outlets - More Interior Space for Extra Large Electrical Plugs and Adapters - Easy to Install - Easy to Use, (1-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IUOG5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_819Q14C1ZMFF0SV2HZSD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Please read pages 111-112 (actually, the whole book is great!) of Precious Little Sleep - she has a small section by a pediatric clinical psychologist on how attachment-style parenting and sleep training are NOT at odds. You can still meet all the emotional and physical needs of your child while doing sleep training - in fact, sleep training even helps your child meet their physical needs better - who doesn't feel awesome after a good night's sleep?
Not OP but naps didn't happen for us until about 5 months. Then it got consistently easier. I just kept pushing independent naps, would do anything I could, baby was originally nurse to sleep then at 3 months I started weaning from that by rocking, once he was used to rocking to sleep I set up a floor cot in his room and would lay next to him until he would fall asleep (he did not like this at all at first) then it was like one day I could not get him to nap for the life of me, rocked him and attempted to nurse him and he ended up headbutting me in the lip at one point and I got so angry I had to set him in the crib and walk out for a few minutes to compose myself cuz it hurt so bad, I left for about 5 min and when I opened the door to go back in he was almost asleep so I did the slow back out of the room and pull the door behind me lol...
We use a sleep sack for night, they have summer and winter versions which I love, I'll link below cuz I can't remember how to spell the brand lol
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GG5J1VV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_MAQCN5RFT2S21NZ217WT?psc=1
This is the winter one but they have a 1.0 tog as well
We spilt the rent with my BIL and his GF (they live in the basement). My MIL pays the bills. I think my husband is especially trying to minimize tears because he doesn’t want to hear about it from her since their rooms are right across the hall from each other, but still.
As for the bottles, we got these. they’re amazing lol otherwise I would be washing bottles 24/7 with how much this kid eats 😆
I've read conflicting things, on one hand all the sleep training experts say to put on loudly, but on the other hand I've read that if it's too loud it's bad for their little baby ears, and also that they did a study on rats and found that constant loud white noise affected their processing abilities. So it's hard to know what to do.
I've found a happy medium by blasting it when the babies are falling asleep and turning it down later. Also, we have 2 sources of white noise initially (recommended for twins to drown out their fussing from each other), one that plays non stop via an app on a tablet all night, and Ewan that lives in between the cribs who turns off after 20 minutes when they've most likely already fallen asleep. I then sneak in a few hours later and turn down the tablet a notch too. If the babies cry during the night I'll go turn Ewan on again, but mostly they're fine with the quieter white noise.
I just read pls and it suggests a device I rather liked. A clock that has a little cartoon face on it that you set with an app to either look awake or look asleep based on the time. You tell the kid that when it's asleep it's time to sleep and when it wakes up is when it's time for everyone, including you, to get out of bed.
Even though my LO is WAY too young I looked up a bunch and personally liked how this one looks: [Link] but there were a lot of options.
Not OP, but we've been using these. The material is very effective for blocking out light, but the suction cups honestly aren't that great. We resorted to duct tape instead.
My daughter has ALWAYS been obsessed with putting things in her mouth (fingers, pacifiers, cat food, chair legs--you name it!). As she got older, I noticed that she REALLY liked to suck on the little satin-y tags they put on stuffed animals/bibs/clothes. I had seen taggie blankets before at Buy Buy Baby, so I got on Amazon and bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BX7N1AO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We started introducing her blanket at quiet/sleep times when she was around 5.5 months old. I would just hold it between us and sometimes encourage her to suck on the tags or put it near her face.
She always liked the blanket, but it definitely has taken some time for her to attach to it. I do feel like stuffing it down my shirt so that it smells like me has made a difference. She seems to settle quicker and cuddle more with it when it has my scent.
I think it's definitely not too early to introduce an item during bedtime/feeding times even if she is not sleeping with it yet. You can still teach her to associate a certain item with mom, warmth, and sleepiness even if she's not taking it to the crib with her yet. :) Also, as far as the age thing goes, I think it depends on your baby and your comfort level. My daughter has always been really strong/mobile and I think she would have been OK with a lovie at 3.5-4 months. But...I am super paranoid and I knew I'd kill myself looking at the monitor every 2 seconds, so we waited a bit longer. Good luck!!
Our guy has always woken up early. We started using one of the Mirari OK to Wake lights around 14 months. The light turns on at a time you set. So you can at least try to explain that if the light isn't on yet, he should go back to sleep or play in his crib. It felt like when I came in must seem arbitrary to him otherwise because he would always wake up at a slightly different time. We set it for 6:45. All this said, he still tends to wake up early and wail after a while. I think we just have a baby that doesn't sleep that much. But we at least have something to stick to and it has helped. I walk right in after the little light has turned on so he builds that association. Amazon link here.
Have you tried a “Windi” yet? It was honestly life saving for my LO when he was little.
Is it super weird? Yes
But does it work? 100%
Totally worth it? Definitely
Thank you for writing this down, I am really happy that surgery helped! Your story inspired me to make a podcast episode about it, I hope you don't mind. Let me know if you would like your post to be linked in the description. You can find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325203/5473039
We transitioned to a reaaally cozy thick sleep sack that felt really similar to the Merlin suit. Granted it was late fall/winter time and his nursery got to ~65 at night sometimes, but he slept SO soundly in this sleep sack right away. It was this one Bonus is it’s not crazy expensive! And my son wore it for nearly 8 months straight.
Ahhh understood about the bed time.
“Solving your child’s sleep problems”
Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems: New, Revised, and Expanded Edition https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0743201639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VDPNZ4W07ASYH35C7FGM
Also, the chart of progressive wait times:
https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/sleep/ferber-method-sleep-training/
We liked the nested bean for daycare, but have loved the Jeroray Wearable Blankets. Super stretchy, soft, two way zip, and are lightweight for the summer.
Mine is the EVEO 150” Cable concealer from Amazon. It took 15 minutes to install, comes with adhesive and screws. Use the screws. She pulled it off the wall with just adhesive.
That sounds really tough. My little girl would cram her hands in her mouth too, she needed something to suck or chew on to relax enough to sleep. If you haven’t tried pacifiers (my daughter didn’t take to them for more than a week or two), you could try muslin security blankets or silk dolls. The doll was recommended by my doula but she ended up using it more as a plaything, but she uses the security blankets to soothe herself into sleep every night. Here are the ones we tried!
Ideal Baby by The Makers of Aden + Anais Security Blankets, Muslin Baby and Toddler Blanket, Set of 2, Pint Size - Ideal Star
Doc o tots are over priced cushion things. This a cheaper and much similiar version from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Bassinet-Breathable-Co-Sleeping-Traveling/dp/B07YDFN28B/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=co+sleeper&qid=1606057400&sr=8-5
My wife is a teacher so she took the rest of this school year off and will head back in the fall, so we're very lucky that we can keep up with the routine.
We've successfully transitioned to a 3 nap routine and the afternoon nap is by far the hardest. Keeping the light to a minimum has helped. I just, recently, installed this film over the window in her nursery and have some thick curtains that go over it. We had been using two of these black out curtains prior but it was difficult opening and closing the sliding door/letting in sunlight when it wasn't nap time.
He needs it to be completely dark and quiet for him to sleep. Could you sleep with a lamp and tv on? Probably not, and your toddler needs a way more controlled environment to sleep well in since his sleep is so much less mature and developed.
I would really advise you to find somewhere else to work or work some other time. If you absolutely cannot, buy a Slumberpod https://www.slumberpod.com and a good white noise machine to place outside of the door to the pod, I like this one on high: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/
The other important thing here is that he needs to fall asleep in the same place he will wake up in the middle of the night. Imagine you fell asleep in your bed and woke up on the kitchen floor. You would be disoriented and have trouble falling back asleep, right? That’s what’s happening to your kid.
Finally, what does your bedtime routine look like? It sounds like you don’t have one, and to get them to settle in nice and deep, they need something that consistently tells them hey, it’s time to sleep.
We got these from amazon and love them. Definitely helped us with naps and summer daytime heat. Lots of colors and sizes! NICETOWN White Blackout Curtains... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZDGRKH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yeah I couldn’t do the Merlin either, but I have been using the halo transition sleep sack. It has sleeves to muffle their movement and it’s a perfect transition out of the swaddle. It’s helped me a lot!
The Ollie swaddle is amazing !!! Easy to use, has Velcro and gives a tight squeeze. It is good for transitioning once babies start rolling too as you can use it with their arms out . It’s the only one we use now ( ours is 12 weeks old ) . It’s expensive but soooooo worth it
>Cried 8 minutes the first night and after that he just fusses or rolls around.
How long does it take him to fall asleep after he stops crying?
Re: supply, I weigh my LO before and after each breastfeeding session to get a sense of how much he is getting in. One thing I learned is that I produced next to nothing in the late afternoon/evening, so my LO *always* woke up 2 hours after bedtime ravenous. Supplementing helped.
If not a supply problem: Get him checked out at the pediatrician's.
Re: temperature: I noticed that my LO was waking up a lot a month ago. We turned our room temperature to 68 degrees and use a 2.5 tog sleeping sack (we used this one in case you're interested https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987CPC5P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) in addition to footies/long sleeve PJ. He slept a lot better after. I will say though: LO was not crying and taking forever to fall back asleep after.
Re: day schedule:
Great job with rescuing 2nd nap. Keep on doing that. If you have time to rescue nap #1 I'd do it too.
I might try the following wake windows to help him catch up on sleep: 1.75 (rescue if you can) / 2 (rescue)/2/2-2.5.
For bedtime I'd offer the early bedtime (at 2 hours). If he takes you up on it, it tells you how tired he is.
My child only slept on my chest for the first 11 weeks of her life because her silent reflux was so bad. It is now managed with medication, she is on a probiotic, and she also has had dairy cut from her diet to ease any discomfort from the reflux. She would only sleep independently for 30/40 min at a time. I cried every day, one gym we were so exhausted and stressed out. She is now 16 weeks and sleeps in her room, in her crib and only wakes to feed twice a night.
It does get better once it’s all managed, as your child grows their medication will need to be adjusted, be sure when you notice their discomfort return that you advocate for a new dosage amount. If your pediatrician doesn’t want to (they seem to be conservative with it all) her your LO in to see a pediatric GI.
Also, for sleep and rolling safety look into the Halo Easy Transition Sleep Sack. Its purpose is to transition them out of the swaddle, so it has sleeves that muffles their arm movements.
This sounds a little like what my baby went through at 3 months old- a bottle aversion. The main sign for us was that he’d only eat when really tired (right before a nap or in the middle of the night). This website has a bullet list of some of the signs of bottle aversion https://mamamadefood.com/blogs/mamamadeblog/bottle-aversion-why-does-my-baby-refuse-to-be-bottle-fed
However, at that age he wasn’t eating any solids so I’m not sure what the strategy is for fixing it in an older baby (or whether you bother, since they can eat solids).
We had to read a book and follow the strategies in it (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Babys-Bottle-feeding-Aversion-Solutions-ebook/dp/B076PWRHH2). It took about 4 days to see improvement and then it gradually got better until he was drinking 25% more by 2 weeks (800ml to over 1000 a day)
We started with huckleberry but switched to Baby day book. It works well if you're coordinating with two people, because sync is excellent.
You're welcome! I hope it works out for you and your LO.
So my sleep consultant recommended this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SDTEAG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details). It gets the job done. The glue isn't the strongest so my husband put a few nails through.
Hi sure thing! This is the book we followed. We also practiced taking cara babies newborn sleep techniques- it's about $80 i think but so worth it. I say this because- we technically never ended up "sleep training" our kid, she learnt how to go to be independently because we practised cara's tips on helping her learn. I'd recommend starting there and then reading the happy sleeper book to implement some night time routines and schedules
Which pack and plays are you looking at? I’ve looked at pretty much all of the and they’re at least a foot shorter than the standard crib.
Our son moves around like crazy during the night. As soon as he could wiggle around he was like a helicopter spinning in there. We'd hear the thump of his head hitting the crib. Or an arm or leg getting caught in the bars.
I know they DRILL into you not to put anything in the crib but bumpers helped mitigate both these problems for us (until the NEXT thing came along destroying a good night's sleep). Anyways, this looks reasonably close to what we used from a friend
Baby Tracker by Amila. You can easily see how long they've slept and the wake time since they last woke up, which makes planning wake windows easy! They also have graphs that summarize the total sleep, daytime sleep, and nighttime sleep. It's free with ads. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amila.parenting
Baby Daybook is what I use. I got it with a one time fee but I think they've moved to a subscription service. Tracks all sorts of things and gives you graphs and stats
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillyapps.babydaybook
Well this product exists if you are really desperate. My friends use it and love it… crib net
We went with this one https://www.amazon.com/I%C2%B7CODE-Alarm-Childrens-Trainer-Machine/dp/B07YDH9H5S
Bonus night light and timed noise machine. Beware, there are some weird sounds on it. My girl like the 'seagulls' and u can safely say I've never heard seagulls quite like these.
This is good advice. I just started CIO last night, and I put baby to bed at 7:15. He usually sleeps by 7-7:30, so I thought he would be the right amount of tired at 7:15. Well he cried for 30 mins and didn’t fall asleep till 7:45. He woke up a few hours later, which I expected but I wonder if I should put him in bed at 6:30, so he’s more likely to be asleep by 7.
Also, Amazon has a blackout curtain you suction cup to the window. I also had blackout curtains hanging in our nursery, and a ton of light was still getting through so I bought the suction cup ones from Amazon. Made a huge difference! The room is totally dark now. They come in kid prints too, like dinosaurs, stars, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Portable-Blackout-Curtain-Suction/dp/B082XT3LCJ
Hey you’re welcome! Happy to help. I actually bought precious little sleep but had no time to read because DS ONLY contact nap during the day. I stumbled on Reddit and a user posted about how successful the program was so I thought I d try it out. Best parenting decision.
I did nap and night training at the same time due to the program suggestion. Night was very easy. 4 nights and done. Naps were HARD! Took at least 2 weeks I would say but some babies are easier and could be done within 1 week.
I heard good things about Precious little sleep and I do believe that multiple methods works as long as you are consistent. So if you choose whatever method it’s a must to stick with it. I just like the program because it is very detailed. All the info is covered under videos and pdf files. It explains everything about baby sleep I would say, that helped me not second guess myself. That has to be the best $70 Ive spent( I think they always have some sort of discount) For black out room I use VELIMAX Static Cling Total... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P197R16? ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And this tape to block the leak light and electronic led:
Light Blocking Tape 82 Ft... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MTMTTKW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The program include detailed explanations about everything and daily tips.
Now LO would go to bed for 11hrs/night with 1 feed and 4 naps a day total 4 hrs. Its a real treat for momma!
If you are in the US, I really like muslin sleep sacks for the summer. We were gifted two by Aden+Anais, which are nice, but I'm not liking a one-way zipper. I see that Amazon sells something similar and a bit cheaper (https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Sleepsack-Wearable-Blanket-Breathable/dp/B07FCBF6TT/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=5%2Btog%2Bsleep%2Bsack&qid=1657587155&sprefix=.5%2Btog%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-13&th=1). For the winter, I liked Burt's Bees and Kyte.
If you have an Android phone, you might want to try Snug. It's a white noise app that I built to help my kids settle in the night. It turns the noise back on if it detects them fussing. I've just released it so would love some feedback!
For the slats problem I got this
https://www.amazon.com/BreathableBaby-Classic-Liner-Safer-Anti-Bumper/dp/B002OSRFRC
It solved that problem.
For the four month regression my kid started waking up every 60-90 minutes which I could notsustain. He was about four months and two weeks and we did some sort of Ferber sleep training at bedtime. That helped immediately with the constant waking. It was hard to have him cry but I watched him on the monitor and checked in with him. I’d pick him up and soothe him for a minute before laying him back down. Usually just 1-2 check ins. The most he ever cried was 40 minutes with like 3 check ins.
He had just learned to roll to his tummy for sleep and couldn’t yet roll back on his own. FWIW I think that’s fine. It’s freaky when they start sleeping on their tummy but he likes it. My pediatrician said fine to leave him there despite the fact he wasn’t yet rolling tummy to back.
He’s now 5.5 months and just last night we did Ferber for his too-early first waking. Then he slept through the night. Soooo…listening to the crying sucks but it can be better for baby and better for you because everyone needs rest.
People say to use a snuggle strap (basically it wraps just around his tummy and keeps it from bunch upwards).
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I get a different brand, less well known, still great (i never got the original zipadee, so I can't comment how similar it is) but these are very similar and only half the price.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B9QV2Z9?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
Try a pacifier leash
Just search for sleeved sleep sack, there's tons.
I will qualify this with I don’t have twins yet. I’m 35 weeks pregnant with twins and after having a hell of a time with my firsts sleep, I’m doing everything that I can to prepare for these babies.
I’m currently reading this book a second time through and making notes/plan.
I’ve liked his approach because it is direct but realistic and doesn’t make you feel like it’s do or die. There’s no fear mongering and definitely gives grace (as twin sleep I’m sure is next level).
I’m hoping it goes well for us but reading that book has definitely given me some confidence.
Just wanted to share the portable noise maker we have. I LOVE it.
MyBaby SoundSpa On-The-Go-Portable White Noise Machine, 4 Soothing Sounds with 15, 30, and 45-Minute Auto Shutoff, Integrated Clip for Easy Transport, Giftable, Small and Lightweight, by HoMedics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07317NQKW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_9JGFARCGNEMQNTEPQ0DS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Have you tried different types of swaddles?
Every baby is different, of course, but it has worked well for us.
We like this type if you want a recommendation.
You need this in your life Birllaid 100% Black-Out Sticker, Light Dimming Stickers,LED Light Dimming Stickers Covers for Routers, Clocks and Electrical Appliances https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B092MDFC3P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E2594RG32A9V7YFXFZXH
We love this!
Suction it to the window/wall behind the blackout curtain :)
I found with teething (mine has 7) that a little doll to chew on was essential. Try getting something soft with a bunch of little legs or ears. Like: Plushland Original Curioso Brown Sock Monkey, Hand Knitted, Stuffed Animal Toy Gift-for Kids, Babies, Teens, Girls and Boys Baby Doll Present Puppet 6 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076N6YRTD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T0XD7KS2FT4F80Y6VKVQ
We have 3 that we rotate because they get pretty crusty quickly and need to be washed.
Other than that, I think you may have to CIO. Just manage your expectations and prepare for the worst. She WILL cry for a long time the first few nights, but then it gets better. You know this, cause you’ve been through it. Just pick a Friday night and a movie to watch after you put her down. Put the monitor on silent (but of course keep an eye on it) and she will fall asleep.
This is the one I have and I’ve never had issues with it tangling:
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask, Blindfold, Super Smooth Eye Mask (One Strap) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00GSO1D9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2WS0XXJ4THEJ986ZTYAG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
We use this: Safety 1st Parent Grip Door Knob Covers, White, One Size (Pack of 4) (HS3260600) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WV24CKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_KSDVYRE1TCXGVZDB43RJ Maybe you can find something similar? Or revert the knob so the lock is on the outside? I know it sounds so harsh but it was the ONLY way she would stay in her room. And once she realized we weren't going in, she kinda just gave up and slept. We put a camera by the ceiling so we can watch her continuously and make sure she's safe. I'm hoping we can remove the door cover in a few months. I hope that you can find something like this and that it works for your LO. This regression sucks.
These are the ones we have and he said they are super comfortable to sleep in. He sleeps in our same room and doesn’t wake up when the baby does. My guy is not a huge crier though but I would assume if he was in the other room he still would not hear your LO
My favorite type of sleep sack would be something like the Halo—it gives you the option to have arms out, or swaddle by using the velcro. You could transition him now and then try seeing if he likes his arms out when he reaches 2 months.
Something like this:
We didn’t sleep train but we do use this on our baby’s pack and play because she started to get anxious that we were in the room but not picking her up . Maybe try moving to the couch/another room while you sleep train
I got one of those light up sound machines that’s meant to attach to the crib, and secured it to the seat next to baby so she could watch and listen to it. The lights made for an immediate distraction, and the soothing sounds usually just lull her to sleep. Here’s the one I put in my car, but there’s lots of things like this that would work the same. Just had to get creative with how to safely hang it.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine, Newborns Plus https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM86Z43/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q3021HE7HTGWEYCYG6EQ
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Teething tablets for baby...Saved me! He started teething at 2.5 months and cut 4 teeth at the same time at 6 months.
I use this one: [2-Pack] hiccapop Inflatable Bed Rail for Toddlers | Travel Bed Rail, Blow-up Bed Bumper for King, Queen, Full, with Non-Slip Machine-Washable Cover | Portable Bed Rail for Hotel, Grandma's, Vacation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GXX11ZV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A29ESR801P0TSKYK2M34
Here's the cot we use: travel cot
We just did 5 nights with this and he did great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWQMM4V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z1GV39ZYB3RTVFCB9HDY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It was set up in my In laws master closet, with Hatch mini for sound, and sleeps sack + lovey from home. It fits standard sized crib sheets.
He’s 19mo, 30lbs and 34 inches, sleeps in a cot at school for naps but still in a crib at home.
Hey there. My 5 month old son has had reflux since he was a newborn. I have to burp after every feed and hold him upright for 10-15 min after feedings before laying him down to avoid the spit up and stuffy nose.
Recently transferred him to a crib. He used to sleep on a boppy pillow for elevation or on my chest! Ugh. It was awful. But his reflux was so bad. And we would also rock to sleep.
Here’s a link to the wedge we placed under his mattress for crib.
Milliard Bed Wedge Pillow with Memory Foam Top -Helps with Acid Reflux and Gerds, Reduce Neck and Back Pain, Snoring, and Respiratory Problems- Breathable and Washable Cover (7.5 Inch) (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082T45GGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K6PYJMWKTNDFWF7557JK
He sleeps a lot better in crib. We did a modified Ferber. Now I am trying to consolidate his night feedings.
Also try Hyland (brand) cold tablets. I would melt them in water and use syringe to place in his mouth it I would put 2 tablets in his bottle during his night feed. I only did this 2x and it cleared his congestion. I also used a humidifier.
Good luck!
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My LO was a great sleeper, through the night, from 10 weeks to 5.5 months. Then all hell broke loose. At 7 months, I spent 2 weeks sleep training using this method and we are doing great at 10 months.
Suction cup blackout liner: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071YVLK63/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (all the reviews whining about how it didn't stick probably didn't wash the suction cups, which had some residue on them, or their windows)
Amazon Basics Portable Window Blackout Curtain Shade with Suction Cups for Travel, Kids, and Baby Nursery - 50" x 78", Moon & Stars - 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YVLK63/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_EWDZNPWJP6HHT4Y2D54P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Precious Little Sleep is a good starting material. It's a light read, compared to a lot of other sleep training books and it's going to be much cheaper than any program you'd find.
Most babies fall into one of two categories: they are either good at night sleep and struggle with naps, or good at naps and struggle with nights.
Everything you described is pretty developmentally normal, even the late bedtimes and short naps. Those things got better for us with time. As baby got older, her bedtime naturally shifted earlier. And naps began to get longer and less troublesome as she dropped from 4 to 3 to 2.
With that said, this article helped me a lot with the short naps.
https://www.preciouslittlesleep.com/monumental-guide-to-short-naps/
When you say "pacifier reinsertion" does she lose the pacifier? If so, this was a HUGE help with ours: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089NSZPN3/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
She could easily find it while half-asleep in the night and very quickly would just seamlessly pop the paci back in her mouth and stay asleep. And it's the cutest damn thing in the world! I kept "Mr. Elephant" as a keepsake when she outgrew the paci.
For people at the end of their rope I recommend the sleep section of the Moms on Call book. You’re too fried at this stage for the time and energy a gradual approach takes and you’re not in a great mental state to read and absorb the information in an entire book. They have step by step instructions for getting your baby sleeping through. It’s basically an extinction method with an exact schedule and routine to follow. At this point I think you should just go for it. What you’re doing now is not working. My advice is to try getting out of her way. With older babies we can actually prevent them from figuring sleep out for themselves by intervening and you end up where you are now.
I used this with my little one it's supposed to be safe for a baby who rolls over but you use your own discretion I stopped using it once my little one showed signs of rolling. Even with the arms cuffed open it still stops the reflex.
This is a great question actually lol for the first while I kept a dim light on because I was just so paranoid about her being okay! But this was not a realistic long term solution and I wanted her sleeping in the dark for more uninterrupted sleep.
So now I have a sound machine that has a light on it that I can just tap when I want to check on her. I keep the basinet right next to me and the sound machine is on my night table so it’s easy and quick to touch on and off.
This is the one I use:
White Noise Machine-Dreamegg Sound Machine for Sleeping&Relaxing,24 Non-Looping HIFI Sounds, 3 Auto-off Timer,Soothing Night Light,Noise Machine for Baby/Kid/Adults/Office, USB or AC Powered https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07PT9LB8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_RRJRWKG3AD3A82YM8FX3
This is a smart safe way to do it. Id also suggest a color changing clock of some kind (I love the hatch) to help them understand when they are allowed to get up.
1) if pupd worked well for nights I would be inclined to try it at naps as he is familiar with the idea. Also, there are some killer blackout window covers on amazon. I got this one and its awesome (bonus its portable for if you travel!) blackout window cover 2) I would vary this depending how it goes. If he catches on quick, train all naps. If it goes to crap, make it more gradual. 3) it will not rob you of your superpower! My dude falls asleep independently 90% of the time, but when all else fails or when I need him to snooze, the boob works its magic.
This book was way more helpful to me, and much cheaper than Cara. We did both, but the book was life changing. Cara’s could be summarized by understanding the 5 Ss and setting up good sleeping habits during the day.
The Dream Feed Method: How We Got Our Babies Sleeping from Dusk Till Dawn. Without Crying-It-Out (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1543932371/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_MA47ZHC0BW7GE43ZMWTC
I would recommend getting the Moms on Call books for your baby’s age. The sleep section helped me a lot when my baby was close to your baby’s age. It has specific advice on a schedule and routine to get your baby sleeping through the night that worked for us. And it’s a section instead of a whole books so it’s not too much to read. Tell your husband that he has to read it too. Set a boundary. “I’m the one dealing with the sleepless nights so I’m the one who gets to decide how we handle this. If you don’t support me then you have to take over caring for the baby at night. I’ll be sleeping in another room with the door locked. Those are the choices.” My husband became the biggest supporter of my efforts after a few days of being woken up and kept awake every time baby woke. In my experience, your husband will change his tune immediately if you let him experience what your nights are like.
https://www.amazon.com/Moms-Call-Next-Steps-Baby-ebook/dp/B00ALQC2H2/ref=nodl_
My internet search showed that night and nap sleep training are two different things for the LOs, and one should start and establish the night sleep routine before starting with naps. Since your baby is starting daycare next week, it is probably not necessary to sleep train for naps as daycare will have their own ways of putting them to sleep. Usually, at this age, they use swings and bouncers. My baby is 4 months old, and I am focusing on teaching her how to self sooth. Ferber didn't work for me; she was crying infinitely .. Some days, I am struggling to put her to sleep for a nap, but at daycare, she sleeps without any issues (touch wood). Have you tried hanging mattress? This is the only thing I didn't try, but at daycare it seems to solve all problems for all babies, including mine. https://www.amazon.de/Original-Federh%C3%A4ngewiege-Baby-JoJo-1019/dp/B06XP2GSPG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=27JDPQUPB47G8&keywords=h%C3%A4ngematte+baby&qid=1643396765&sprefix=h%C3%A4ngematte+baby%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-6
I know it's unavailable right now but we swear by this one. You might be able to put something similar together by sewing a tag on a generic sleep sack. 100% worth it for us. Or kid wakes up in the night, fiddles with the tag and passes back out, been doing it since we graduated from the Merlin suit.
We really love this portable one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075TJ6W6X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_P60GQF16BW9D8BJS30D3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-It has a few sounds and 2 lullaby songs, has a timer or can stay on all night, small and portable, clips on
I just searched Amazon and found multiple $20 options so I’m not sure why you think they are all $50.
$5-10 is not reasonable for a reliable one that’s loud enough to drown out sound from outside the baby’s room. But for $20 you can definitely get a good one. Like this one here
To add to this, you can attach these little stuffies to your pacifiers to keep them from being knocked out of the crib. My guy rolls around a ton when getting to sleep, and he would always lose the extras we laid around. Since using these that's no longer a problem. The pacifiers are easier to find, and he has a little stuffy to cuddle that (I hope) will help me transition him off the pacifier one day.
I think if he falls asleep independently, and only wakes up twice to feed, then it means that he is not ready to night wean. Night feeding can easily go on until 12 months. Instead of CIO at night, try different strategies to fill him up before bedtime: 1. make sure he gets enough breastmilk/formula (it is more calorific than most baby foods, so even if he eats a lot of baby food, like vegetable purees, that might not be enough to sustain him through the night calorie-wise), 2. Cluster-feeding before bedtime, 3. Dream feeding before he wakes up (and before YOU go to bed). I hope these strategies will reduce the number of night feedings! I talked about these in a little bit more detail in this podcast episode (it's tip no 2 towards the end): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325203/8012975
Hi, finally it was your question's turn on The Baby Sleep Project Show! I am not sure it is still relevant, but it I hope at least it can help others! Please rate my show on whatever podcast player you use!
I read this book yesterday and started last night, as I was having issues with naps and night wakings. The author does a really good job of describing sleep needs by age, and which method might work best for your family and LO. She gives a lot of reasons/things that may be interfering with sleep and naps, and ideas for how to mitigate the problems.
I am very hopeful that the methods will work, and I can already say, my LO had longer naps today using the attended/check-in method than he has in the last month of me rocking/nursing to sleep.
It's so great that so many companies make them now. My daughter is only 4 and I feel like there weren't as many options when she was really little. We just used this Halo Big Kid one... HALO Big Kids Sleepsack Micro Fleece Wearable Blanket, TOG 1.0, Blue Moose, 2T-3T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OC3XC10/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_2PTKNHSWY6DVZ5K6PBHM
This this was (and still is) a lifesaver for us! Best $30 I ever spent. Our LO would roll over and bonk his head on the bars or get his arm stuck. Use it every night!
Baby Brezza Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket for Crib Safety for Newborns and Infants – Safe, Anti-Rollover Blanket in White, by Tranquilo Reste https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07968H54T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Y5T0MAWHTCD04FNNYZCA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Perhaps you need to gift Sue Gerhardt’s book to your paediatrician! The book reviews a vast range of studies (including studies of the Romanian orphans) that show the first 3 months of life are absolutely key for healthy human brain development and future emotional and intellectual health. And allowing the baby to CIO at such an early age would lead to the opposite outcomes… So, I just want to say: keep up being the caring loving parent that you have been! (At least for another several weeks ;))
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Love-Matters-Affection-Shapes/dp/1583918175
Something that helped my baby extend naps at 4 months, who is now 5 months was putting him in a completely dark room. Like no light from windows, no night light, nothing. We also use a sound machine in case one of our louder noises might wake up.
I still have to measure for black out shades, but right now I’m using a travel black out shade and it works perfectly. Just annoying to like open in the morning so I turn on the light and bring him out of his room into the rest of the house that’s filled with day light. these two things made a big difference. Also doing the Ferber method helped us extend our naps, but that’s a very personal choice of course!
Here’s the link for the portable black out shade.
Amazon Basics Portable Baby-Kids... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YVLK63?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
So my LO would start at the bottom of his crib and he somehow always made his way up to the top of the crib until we was squished against the rails. He also started to flip over in his sleep causing for lots of wake ups through the night. This product has been a godsend! Now he’s staying put and sleeping 10-12 hours straight!
Baby Brezza Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket for Crib Safety for Newborns and Infants – Safe, Anti-Rollover Blanket in White, by Tranquilo Reste https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07968H54T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A77TFY5H3F05E796GVTH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hi! I have answered an early morning wake up question for someone else in this group on my podcast a few weeks ago. I hope it help you too! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325203/6800476
Hi! I have just answered a very similar question in my last podcast episode for someone from this group. The situation might be slightly different, but I hop my tips will help you too! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325203/6800476
Hi, I have just answered almost exactly the same question for someone in this group. Her baby is 5 months old, it is close enough! I hope my tips help you too!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325203/6800476
Hi, thanks for the opportunity! Here is my answer:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325203/5385325
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We are currently sleeping with a newly sleep trained baby while visiting the in-laws for thanksgiving. Ideally you will be going to sleep after your baby so it shouldn’t be a huge issue. But, you should look into a crib cover for separation. No need for a tent like a slumber pod. They make stretchy ones that will conform to your crib. I’d give these a shot. ADhome Pack N Play Crib Blackout Cover, Blackout Tent Cover for Pack and Play, Portable Travel Crib Canopy Cover for Toddlers Netting Tent Shade 90% Light and Stretchy Breathable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B28981J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GEGP3K3JS1RBT7ZVZKJ1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That’s exactly what happened with us so I jumped ship on the whole “1 arm for a week and then 2 arms”. We use a transition swaddle where they can have hands out. That might help with your daughter finding her thumb?
Ours loved being swaddled too, we could probably still swaddle bit i didn't want him to be reliant on it so we transitioned him to a sleep sack. Before this we tried several different ones including the merlin sleep suit which he absolutely hated with a passion so I had to resell it on marketplace as it was no returns on Amazon.
This is what we currently use and works great for us:
bblüv - Sleëp - 3-in-1 Evolutive... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YNKDQKB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
He self soothes so it was important for his hands to be freed up and this can convert into a regular sleep sack later if you unzip the arms. This is way more affordable than the Swaddle Up Love to Dream, which is essentially the same thing but double the price.
Bark collar. Did wonders for us. Even catches his whining
Bark Collar No Shock Bark Collar Rechargeable Anti Bark Collar Shockless with Adjustable Sensitivity and Intensity Beep No Pain Enhance Vibration Harmless Bark Collar for Small Medium Large Dogs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J4YJFL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0AHTFGC30BN4EXPVGZP7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
There's the Windi that might be worth a shot for gas relief. Anything is worth a shot at this point, right?
Windi Gas and Colic Reliever for Babies (10 Count) by Frida Baby https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RAGALO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_Q9P3A70HB3YBPMW5A2QA