My Baby Wakes up 2 or 3 Times in a Night

I have a 12 month old and she does the same thing! She will not sleep in her crib, I tried every method out there and it didn't work. So we sleep together also. Every night she wakes up 2 or 3 times and just wants to nurse for a minute and then goes right back to sleep. I don't think she is hungry because she only wants to nurse for a moment. The only thing I think it can be is a comfort thing. I think she just wants to know that I am still there and make contact with me and then she is comforted back to sleep. Dr. Sear's has a great website and he calls this a "high needs" baby. He explains this type of personality very well and I suggest you check out his website.

www.askdrsears.com

I don't have any suggestions except to say what I tell myself...she will outgrow this stage. They are little for such a short time. I can co-sleep with her because soon enough she will be old enough for a toddler bed. Soon enough I will be able to sleep through the night again. I will sacrifice for my child because that is what mothers do, and soon enough they will outgrow this stage. Hang in there. You are doing a good job!

Co-sleeping is one way to bond with the babe, and sometimes it's the best way for people to get some sleep. Good luck, I know it's hard, but I agree with the woman who posted about the Dr. Sears website. I think our babe was "high needs" (and I think a lot of babies are) and at 19 months, she's turning into a much easier little good citizen. Take care!

I wouldnt worry about it too much. As the other mom said they are only little for a very short time and will outgrow it before you know it. However if it is a problem for you try putting a rocking chair in his room and when he cries, rock until he goes back to sleep and put him back in his crib. If he stirs rub his back so he is aware that your still there. You could also try to find a music maker that goes in the crib that is sound activiated. We had one for our oldest daughter. She would cry and it plays soft music and had a soft light display, almost like a nightlight. She would fall back to sleep pretty quickly. Good luck.
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Both my kids had a nightlight/music box on their cribs AND used it to transition to the big bed. The music would comfort, the lights would make a dark room a little brighter. Also, best book I ever read "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child". Good luck!

Mine did the same thing when cutting molars. We gave him motrin every night before bed during this time and that really helped. We also found that our son was struggling with seasonal allergies, so the doctor put him on meds for that. That also helped.

We have to repeatedly sleep train him to keep him sleeping in his crib after travelling or he's sick, but he "relearns" how to sleep in his own bed. IF you want to move him to his crib (which I'm not saying you should), try The Contented Little Baby Book. It works for us. If you are happy cosleeping, then that's great too!!

Sending good sleep your way!!

I don't believe in letting children cry-it-out, but have you tried putting him in his own bed and letting him cry for 10 minutes before going to him? If he goes back to sleep after 5-7 minutes when you are there, maybe he would on his own? Or maybe it's a growth spurt and he wants to be nursed some more?