My DD has been a GREAT sleeper until now-- over the last 6 days, she wakes up the second we put her in the crib. If we take her in our bed, she is quite happy and sleeps well. Any suggestions? Thanks!!
At 14 months, my daughter decided she would only sleep on the floor, at daycare and at home. So we got rid of the crib and put a twin mattress on the floor, at daycare she had a mat on the floor. Worked well. It also allowed us to lay down with her as needed.
You have taught her that if she cries when it is bed time she gets to sleep in mommy's and daddy's bed. This will not be undone over night. Make her stay in her crib. If she cries, comfort her, but do not remove her from the crib. Lay her down and explain it is bed time and she needs to sleep in her own bed, and than rub her tummy and sing. If she keeps trying to get up, keep laying her back down. Once she is calm say goodnight and leave. If she starts to fuss again, give her 5 minutes to see if she will self sooth, and if not do the whole thing over again. It will make for a long couple of nights, but in the end it will be well worth it when you have your marriage bed back again.
She's no dummy. She chooses you over her crib. Wouldn't you if you were a baby?
We coslept. It was just easier. I did try to always have them begin the night in their own bed, so I learned to recognize the signs of being in a deep sleep. Also, my kids like to sleep on their bellies, so that's how I put them down.
I know this is a tough phase, but she really will get better :-)
only you can fix this, change this, address this. Your child has learned that if she cries, she can sleep with you.
If this is not what you want, then you need to teach her ....what you do want. Self-soothing is a skill which carries children thru many adverse situations.....sleeping independently is one of them. It won't hurt her to learn & you'll all be happier in the end.
& as a head's up: if you use a daycare/babysitter, then she has to learn to sleep independently anyway! Peace.....
May be she is ready for a toddler bed with sides on it. It seems as if she does not like her crib anymore.
Ut-Oh! lol Well what do you want mama? Your choices are sleep with your daughter everynight (what about intimacy?), Try to make her sleep in her crib, or get her a brand new toddler bed just for her!
Your the parent you need to make the right choices for you, your hunny, and the children.
