Hello ladies! I have a beautiful 6-month old little girl who is sleep resistent! Our first child transitioned to sleeping through the night pretty much on his own, but not this one! We have finally gotten her to sleep in her crib at night but she is still waking MANY times during the night. Most of these times she will go right back to sleep if we give her the pacifier. However, we are tired of getting up MANY times to give her the pacifier! Any suggestions besides just letting her cry it out, or is that what we will have to do? Thanks and God Bless!
I used glow in the dark pacis for my kids and never had to get up! Also put many in the crib!
GL:)
Welcome to my world! LOL I vowed not to let my children be paci-babies...then came the last one! Something about the last baby, I guess, makes us prolong the baby-stage. Anyway, the only thing we have found to work is to place several pacifiers around the crib so baby can easily find one during the night. I make sure the sheets are light, and the pacis are dark so they contrast, making them easier to find. I also find that keeping the bumper pad on (GASP!!!) keeps them from falling out of the slats onto the floor. Good luck!
~L.
Hi A., it is SO hard to hear them cry but it does work. We are in our 2nd week of letting our baby cry herself back to sleep. The only thing that is keeping me sane is that I say to myself when she is crying she is NOT sad, she is simply "protesting." It has been taking anywhere from 20-30 minutes of crying but you will notice a difference, she will take breaks in between cries, its almost as if she is thinking about going back to sleep. She is quiet for a couple seconds or a minute, then starts back up again but I PROMISE, I was SO skeptical to let my baby cry but it does work. Teaching them to fall asleep on their own is SUCH A VALUABLE skill. Not only will it make a happier baby at bedtime, but mom and dad will get so much needed rest too. The first night is the worst, I am not going to sugarcoat it, but it does get easier. Most important advice, be consistent. If you start this, you have to do it every night so she can get the hang of it.
Good luck!
Remember not to compare children. Your second child may not be anything like your first child. Also remember infants love to suck. It is their common nature to suck. Try to find something that is soothing for the baby, it may be soft music, a blanket or a shirt with moms scent on it. Baby's have the ability to console themselves. Parents just have to be willing to let them do it. You will be able to distinguish your baby's cry. As long as the baby is safe in the crib when she cries try to hold off before rushing to console her. Is she able to put the pacifier in her mouth herself? If so leave one or two in the crib. Also let the baby spend some time in her crib so she can explore her space. That way she is familiar with her surroundings and will feel safe and may start consoling herslef back to sleep.
