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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
My cool crib...not
Ok before I do the Christmas post I have spare moment that I would like to use to appeal to all those moms out there. Why a spare moment?-this is day 4 of letting Broxton cry himself to sleep...things have not improved as far as him accepting the fact that he sleeps (or is supposed to) in a little boy bed and not the larger bed that coincidentally belongs to mom and dad. It could be the new memory foam top that Brigg graciously gave me for Christmas...it's definitely not helping convince Brox of the 'coolness' of his own bed. Maybe he claustophobic with the wooden bars surrounding him? Those don't exactly speak 'happy place' to me. And apparently not to him because I've done this entire post with him screaming himself to sleep in his crib...baby wise maybe not so wise?:)
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It took Noelle a week to learn that she had to sleep in her crib. That was a week full of lots of crying. But now that we're not in the middle of it, we realize how valuable that awful week was because now she knows that we lay her down and it's time to sleep, no crying, fussing, fits, or mommy and daddy coming back in. She still cries a little bit every now and then when we lay her down. But for like three minutes and then she quiets herself down and falls asleep :) It will be worth it in the end!
ReplyDeleteA set routine every night, that lasts no longer than thirty minutes, really helps Fin. He just knows what is coming. He really struggled with his crib at first too because we waited so long to put him in there.
ReplyDeleteOur routine is bath time (with baby night time bath), night time lotion/pajamas, dim the lights in his room and we read a few short stories and scriptures, say a short prayer, sing a couple quiet songs, feed him ( talking softly to keep him awake), put him in his crib awake. He cries for a few minutes then he is asleep.
It has helped us. The first two weeks are the hardest, don't give up. ;)
It really takes some time. The routine was key for us and it still took 4/5 nights. My sister in law told me to let the baby cry for 30 min then go check on him to make sure they are ok (diaper etc.) but don't turn on the light and don't talk to them. Just check and walk away.
ReplyDeleteI remember being there so just hold on because it is totally worth it!
I don't know if you remember me, I am Jamie Sagebins friend and met you at that play date in Provo. I love looking at your blog because our babies are only 1 day apart. Anyway, I thought I would share my thoughts with you. Before Luna was born my husband and I did a lot of reading and made the decision to invest in a king sized bed rather than a crib because we wanted to share sleeping time with our baby. I recommend listening to your instincts and if it feels better having him in bed with you than go for it. We have a set routine every night and Luna falls right to sleep. The Baby Book by Dr. Sears is a must read and supports babies sleeping in bed with their parents. Anyway- your little guy is so cute! Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteoh just sleep with him!!!!! He is only a baby once! Soon he will not want to sleep with you and it will be sad
ReplyDeleteOh I so feel your pain! River is almost two and he is still in my bed...that is sad to admit I know! I tried the cry yourself to sleep when he was little but he wouldn't stop and would break out in hives! It was awful. I have been trying again and it is kind of working. I think he just needed to be a little older. It takes about thirty minutes and then he is out! But man it is hard to hear them cry. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could've slept with Kim. However, I can't even be in the same room as her to sleep. I wake up to every little sound she makes. Even if it's just a sigh! So, I'm on the side of routine, and just letting him get used to it.
ReplyDeleteHowever, do what your heart desires. If you want to cuddle with him, by all means, go for it! He's so cute!