how do I get my baby to sleep allnite long?

Megan - posted on 12/10/2008

Also, we found when Isaac was very little and waking up a lot, it was because he was cold. He was born in May, but we were still running the AC. We fixed this problem by tucking a fleece blanket very tightly around the mattress, like a crib sheet.

Megan - posted on 12/10/2008

I also don't know about babywise, but this is what I have found. One of the keys is to make sure that they are full. Either a bottle, or cereal if your baby is old enough, or both! You can't sleep if you're hungry, right? What I have found helps is that you put your baby to bed while they are still awake, so they learn to put themselves to sleep, which also helps if they happen to wake in the night. I know this is really hard to do, because everyone loves to rock a baby to sleep, but it really is best for them to learn to put themselves to sleep. If they have a hard time with this, go in and rub their backs every few minutes the first night just to let them know you are there until they fall asleep or are quiet/content. The next night space out the visits a little more, the next night a little more, etc. Before you know it, you won't have to go in at all. We used this method with my son, and he was sleeping through the night at a month and a half. He is now 18 months and still does, and putting him to bed is dreamfully easy!

Cristy - posted on 12/10/2008

idk what babywise is. but i would give my daughter atabout 4 months 1 or 2 teaspoonsof oatmeal in her botle and it helped but obviously babies are sposed to eat every 3-4 hours soo i still was up feeding her but she still got some sleep as well as did i!

Ashley - posted on 12/10/2008

I loved the Babywise method as well! Also, using a swaddling blanket helped my daughters. Good luck!

Tricia - posted on 12/10/2008

I also recommend babywise. I didn't follow it picture perfect with my third baby, but he (at 3 months) only wakes for one feeding at night and sleeps about 12 hours around that feeding. It is a guide and can be very helpful if you follow it. I also agree with Shannon that some babies just take longer and to make sure the baby is full before putting them to bed. I also agree with Kelli to stay relaxed. I know it's hard, but you and the baby will feel better if there is no tension. Good luck.

Allison - posted on 12/10/2008

I absolutely love the Babywise method!!! I have a 3 month old who is already sleeping through the night for 10 hours. If he wakes up, he talks himself back to sleep. It did take a little longer for him to get here (and a lot of patience from me), but some boys just take a little longer than others. My baby also struggled with reflux and couldn't sleep because he would be spitting up stomach acid which burned when he was laying down. He finally got on Zantac and is much better. I would definitely recommend the book and try it out. I hope you get some sleep!

Christy - posted on 12/10/2008

After reading that article, I find it annoying that a doctor would write such an article. It reminds me of actors and actresses supporting political candidates. The information is based on what sounds "cool" and what will stir up the most controversy. It hardly stems from knowledge of the book or the whole picture. Why would anyone starve their child if they are hungry? No one would advise that.... maybe the book just assumed that people have common sense.

Christy - posted on 12/10/2008

Well, BABYWISE is always controversial - it's like spanking, it works but people are so misguided that they would rather cater to their children than actually parent and guide for success.



If you have ever read the book, it is a guide to putting your child on a schedule that benefits their digestive system by feeding, then playing for 1/2 hr. so their food can digest, then putting them to sleep while they're drowsy yet awake. It's the best method I have seen where a child can avoid some health issues as well as independently self-soothe themselves when they wake up in the middle of the night. BABYWISE has been misconstrued into a book about simply letting your child cry it out. It is far from being that simple.



I wish people would actually read the book.

Tara - posted on 12/09/2008

babywise has been linked to FTT, i wouldn't advise it, but i'm AP so obviously i'm biased. but here's an article about the link to babywise and failure to thrive...
http://www.ezzo.info/Aney/aneyaap.htm

Christy - posted on 12/09/2008

Read BABY WISE- best book ever and I know a dozen or so kids that this worked for, including my own.

Kelli - posted on 12/08/2008

My best advice is stay relaxed about it. The more stressed or up tight you are, the harder it is for them!
Good Luck

Shannon - posted on 12/08/2008

How old is your baby? Some kids just don't for awhile. The best thing to do is make sure the baby is as full as possible. If old enough to eat cereal, give that at night and bottle/breast. How often is he/she getting up?