Getting My 1 month old to sleep

Sara - posted on 08/04/2010

What I did w/ my son was I got those Snuggies and would wrap him up in one of those just before it was time for him to go to bed. He would be wrapped up tight and would fall asleep on his back for up to 5-6 hrs at first. I made it part of his bedtime routine. Also he was never allowed to sleep longer than 3 hrs during the day, if he was still sleeping I would wake him up. This helped him figure out his daytime from his night time. Good luck though..it is really trial and error since every baby is different.

Moriah - posted on 08/03/2010

Sleep training or let them cry themselves to sleep stuff isn't recommended until they are 3 months old. Creating a routine is the best way to get your daughter to recognize that it's nap time or bed time. If you can stick to a routine (say playing music, rocking for a few songs (pick a song and stick with that as the indicator), and then putting her down in the crib) will be your best bet. Most of the time this happens because they are growing, or have had their routine changed (just mom, mom and then dad, then a lot of family members + attention). I hope this helps.

Amy - posted on 07/31/2010

At that age it is ok to let them cry themselves to sleep. If you are worried about the crying than if you have a rocking chair use it. No matter how tired you are pick her up place her in your arms and rock. Babies love the swaying motion. Plus you should sing to her. She won't care if you have a good or bad voice. Just sing or place a fan next to you with the back of the fan facing you. Then you get the sound without the cool air blowing on you two. But remember, every baby is different. Just keep trying different things, You will eventually get what calms your baby enough to sleep in her crib again. Just don't get frustrated, because she can feel the tension you will give off.

Kelley - posted on 07/30/2010

My daughter was that way from the beginning. Now at 6 months she's gotten to where she will nap in her crib or P&P great but she still spends most of the night snuggling in our bed. So far letting her take the lead in where she sleeps has worked out very well for us.

Casie - posted on 07/28/2010

You could also try putting one of your shirts or something that Smells like you guys in with her or near her..the smell of mommy and daddy might just be calming to her...also I had a heart beat bear...you can buy at any store walmart, toys r us, ect...that Helped my daughter alot she had to have that on till she was 6 months old...it will shut off on its on but movment or sounds of the baby will make it go off again to help calm her!! Good luck :)

Jasmine - posted on 07/28/2010

try warming up her blankets in the dryer or laying on them so they get warm and have your scent on them... then lay her on the blanket... perhaps that would trick her

Kimberly - posted on 07/23/2010

I have a 14 month old daughter and every time we go back home, her sleep scheduleIt gets messed up to. it may take a few weeks for her to get back on track.

Emily - posted on 07/08/2010

My lil boy would do the same thing. My lactation consultant and pediatrician said it was fine to let him sleep on my chest. If that is the only way they can can get some sleep and the only way you can get some sleep there is nothing wrong with that. I let my almost three month old sleep on my chest, he will go to his crib for the most part now, but if we are having a bad night or I am too tired (bc I am breastfeeding) then I just get him and take him to bed with us. It just might take some getting used to the crib again, so transition her back into it. They are the most comfortable with you, they feel safe and secure, it is natural so don't force the crib thing, let it come back naturally. Hope this helps :)