How can I get my son to sleep in his cot?

Simone - posted on 07/06/2012

We have three children 11 months, 3 and 5 and I breastfeed/ co-slept with all of them. Baby wearing was our solution to his need of the baby to be close to you. There are wonderful options out there. The early care snugli, is a carrier, which our babies loved http://directbaby.webnbeyond.com/product... ! Your hands are free and the baby is right next to you. An other option is one of those long wraps. It is wonderful to wear your baby for you and the little one too. Sometimes when our babies were tiny, nothing would sooth them besides being carried. There is also the 5 S for soothing an upset baby from the happiest baby on the block . It talks about recreating a similar experience to what the baby was used to in the whom. When our babies are so little, I try to remind myself that they are super new to the world and for nine months they have been used to being carried around constantly with the sounds of your voice and heartbeat. This gives them a feeling of security. But it is only a transitional phase. After three months this can change quickly, as they are more awake and engaged in the world. You will find that your baby will sleep deeper and for longer periods of time. Before you leave your baby after they fall asleep nursing, it also helps to gently stroke their back and softly pad and touch their head. This stimulates growth and reassures your baby. There are great books on baby massage. I try to be as lovely as I can before leaving the room. I cuddle her, smoother her with kisses and tell her how much I love her and sweet dreams. If you are calm and feel fine when you leave the room, your baby will can sense your peace and keep sleeping. I had the same problem with our first child. But over the years I started to clearly see, when the baby entered into a deep sleep phase. We also had a bassinet for the first three month, which I would push into living room or wherever I would be while the baby was sleeping. I would breastfeed her on the couch and then transfer her to the bassinet, when she was asleep and gently rock her in there to fall back asleep. It only worked for the first few month. Although it gave my back a break and she would still hear me and be close to me. I really hope you will find something that will work for you! I wish I would have know some of those tricks with our first baby. All the best to you and your little one!

Rita - posted on 07/05/2012

I coslept with all my kids. I found that a bouncy seat during the day worked well until they started rolling over (they could figure out how to wiggle out). Also, I used a Moby wrap or another sling when they were little, during the day. When they got older, I had better luck laying the baby down on his/her side rather than back -- seems to be a more natural sleeping position. And there are days when I just decide to take my day's break when my baby sleeps (and hold him). I just reshape my day to accomodate my youngest (about 10 months old) son's naptime. He takes a morning nap on a safe surface, but has to be near me for the afternoon nap. By that afternoon one, with two older kids, I need a break, too, so I just take some time to watch TV or read a book at that time and do my housework/home business another part of the day.

Ghada - posted on 07/03/2012

i had the same problem but i managed to fix it ,if he was sleeping on his back on u keep carrying him on his back then put him the same position in his cot if on the stomach on u keep carrying him the same way then make him sleep on his stomach but be sure nothing around him in his cot that he can grap and cover his face with like tuck the sheets well and cover til his chest :)

Kylie - posted on 07/03/2012

I had the same problem with my son because i hated seeing and hearing him cry. Have you tried getting him a comforter like a soft blanket or toy? It helped my son to hold onto something soft, it may calm him enough to forget that you are not there with him. Also maybe try playing some soft soothing music. I know how hard it can be to get everything done when you are holding a baby the whole time. You may find it might take some time so when you put im down you may have to leave him alittle longer each time. Talk to him when you put him down so he knows you are still there and you are not leaving him.
Goodluck and i hope you find something that works for you.