Putting Baby to Sleep on Her Back

One thing that has worked for me is using a bobby. I have 3month old twins and my girls were the same, they only wanted to sleep while being held or on their tummy's. I started putting them on a boppy (on their back) in my bed then eventually moved them into their crib with the boppys. They are sleeping great now all by themselves. I think the bobby helps them feel secure b/c its like they are being held. I'm not sure if they would let you use them in day-care, but it's worth asking. As for mixing up days and nights, I think they eventually grow out of it. Try feeding her right before putting her down at night and sometimes a bath helps. Good luck and congrats!

C.,
I had 5 kids - none babies now but I can remember those days. When your baby gets up in the middle of the night to feed do NOT turn on the lights and don't play. Use a night light, this way baby knows it's night. Don't play or anything that you would do simular to that during the day. You have to make sure they understand night time is not play time. Even if you sing baby a song or something like that, it should not be a song you sing to them during the day. Everything about their night time route should be different from their day routine. I figured it out on about my third one. My kids always sleep really good. And one more thing I learned - have a special toy they are only allowed to play with while you are changing their diaper. This will help keep them occupied because they are not bored with the toy. Good luck!!!

My son was like this in the beginning. I think she may outgrow this.
Try putting her to sleep in a swing or bouncer -- or with calm music. Maybe she needs some outside stimulation to help her to sleep.
I bought am air purifier from Target and still keep it in my son's room (he is 2 yrs). It provides a quiet hum or "white noise."
Also, there is a great book -- "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Weissbluth. Most libraries carry it. It helped me a lot.
Good Luck!

I was very afraid of my daughter sleeping on her tummy, but I had to have back surgery and my mother and husband (we all live together) had o take care of her during my recovery and they started it, when she was in the bassinet, and she as done great ever since. We started giving a little bit of formula diluted cereal before bed time and putting her on her tummyat three weeks, and we have never looked back she is four months now. I know the tummy thing is a personal choice but it worked for me, she slept in her bassinet though in my room until she was 9 weeks old. That helped my fears. I think the biggest test for it (and it is only my opinion) if when on their tummy they can lift their hed by them self then it is ok, because she could lift her head and turn it to the other side if needed, so her breathing was fine. Hope this helps.

I have too girls (3 and 18 mos.) If you haven't already been told, I suggest swaddling your baby in a receiving blanket. You can also try a swing or a vibrating seat-both of which worked well for me. Also try soothing music or as strange as it may sound- a vacuum soothed mine, especially when crabby.

Hello! Your child sounds completely normal! Lots of babies need lots of touch, especially for preemies or highly sensitive kids - that is natural (according to Dr Sears). My son was a lousy sleeper and the way we dealt with it was by co-sleeping. There are some good books out there that help you understand that it is normal and healthy for the child (you can also look for books on attachment parenting). I was able eventually to get my son to sleep on his own for a nap but it took until he was at least 6 months old. Have you tried the body support pillow that supports baby on the sides so she stays on her back? My son wasn't a big fan of it but it did the job. I wish you luck!