Sleeping

Julie - posted on 02/02/2010

We would use blankets and towels to support my daughter's little arms, legs, head, etc. I think the worst part was the clip in the back. We just left a little "hole" in the blankets for the clip to go into. After we figured this out she started sleeping through the night.

She wore the harness and then a brace from the time she was 2.5 months old until she was 8 months old. She is doing great now - almost 3 years old and in gymnastics! I didn't believe it would then, but everything did work out.

Andrea - posted on 12/30/2009

We put pillows under my daughter's legs so they weren't just hanging in the air. She was in it for 12 weeks- from 1week old-13 weeks.

Margaret - posted on 11/24/2009

We put pillows or folded towels under our son's mattress to raise it up a bit. He was in the harness for 9 wks, now he is in a DB Brace. He is nearly 7 months now, been in the brace for 4 months

Ashley - posted on 11/22/2009

Thanks for all of your support! We've had it for about 2 1/2 weeks now, and she's definitely getting used to it, for the most part at least. Sleeping is still a bit tough, we've been having her sleep in this little vibrating papasan chair, because she will NOT sleep lying flat, as in her crib or bassinet. I think this is because her legs are somewhat suspended in the air and she doesn't feel comfortable. We'll probably just keep using the chair, unless someone else has ideas? What did you guys do to help your kids sleep?

Also, we've been told this will be a 2 month thing, but it seems others had this a good deal longer. How long did everyone have to use the harness?

Margaret - posted on 11/22/2009

It could take time to get used to, but if you are worried, don't be afraid of going back to your docotr. My son had a harness from 2 days old, he was very cranky and unsettled. When we had an ultrasound of his hips at 6 wks one hip was completely dislocated. The harness also hadn't been adjusted properly as he grew we discovered later. I don't want to panic you, but give it time, then see your doctor if you aren't happy

Jodie - posted on 11/16/2009

I can tell you that my lil girl Just got her spica cast on Oct 28 09. She stil isnt sleeping through the night! But she stopped screaming when she wakes up. All I can do is turn on her favorite cartoon & wait for her to fall asleep again. Im thinking this will continue until she gets it off. I feel for you, im goin through the same thing now. Good luck.

Selena - posted on 11/12/2009

My daughter Shai was in her harness from 2 months until 8 months. When she was feeling really uncomfortable we put her in her vibrating/bouncy chair. It seemed to do the trick.

Your daughter may get more used to it with time... I've been there... I know how you're feeling right now. Hang in there!