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Laying her down awake and leaving her to cry for 5mins at a time is sleep training-aka cry it out. Newborns usually need help falling asleep. At this point she just needs to get good sleep-even if that means relying on a swing, mobile, car rides,whatever. You have plenty of time to teach her how to fall asleep on her own later. Sleep habits(and falling asleep habits) dont form for another few months. As a newborn all she's getting is that she *needs* mama and mama is leaving her to cry for long periods of time(and 5mins is a long time for a 5wk old).
Dont get me wrong-I am not against cio. I used it-exactly how youre doing it now-with dd1. It really helps some children. Just not at 5weeks old. You could always call her ped and ask for advice there. Has she been checked for reflux or an ear infection(if it started recently this could be why-they are very painful and more so when laying down)? Advertisement
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Re: Sleep training
Ahh, I see what you are asking. Unfortunately, she might be just a stinker about it for a little while. Two of my babies did that same thing in the early weeks. Something to distract her like a mobile or the Fisher Price Ocean Aquarium works really well for many babies, or a swing or bouncer. She will likely grow out of it. And if the daycare provider can't hold her for naps, she also will probably learn to not expect it after a few weeks.
I hope you don't mind a little spam, but I do have an EUC white noise machine FSOT. It is this one (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS.../chrisficti-20 for $30ppd. I could ship it asap. We bought it new 2 years ago but my oldest son no longer uses it. I do not have the box. DH and I sleep with one like it every night. It is awesome, very adjustable. I hope your daughter lets you sleep tonite! Last edited by Melinda29; 12-04-2012 at 07:27 PM. |
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As a PP said, nothing works perfectly for every child. I would also add that nothing works perfectly for every FAMILY including you, SO, and ODD. And what works for you will change over time.
I agree that 5 wks is too young to be doing controlled checks or whatever they are referred to. I DO think that you coukd start introducing DD to falling asleep in the swing or bouncy seat? Happiest Baby on the Block was very useful for me to realize that the transition from snuggling in mama's belly, to smuggling on mama's chest, to laying on a cold, totally still surface all by myself, would be difficult - and some kids ARE harder than others. Elizabeth Pantley's No-Cry Sleep Solution is also helpful in encouraging good sleep habits... Not a cio approach at all but rather starting from wherever you are, and getting it to work better. And i wouldnt worry about daycare- those ladies are magical :-). My DD was the same way. She did not nap unless held til 9 mos but would lay down AWAKE in her crib and nap at daycare! Hugs mama! I know the sleep deprivation is tough - take care of yourself too!
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Re: Sleep training
I agree with Melinda also
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Have you tried using a baby carrier and could your daycare provider use one as well? My mom had a baby that needed to be held constant (he had some other problems too like bad reflux, etc). I gave her a ring sling and showed her how to use it with the baby and it made a world of difference. Yes she was still "holding" the baby, but atleast he wasn't crying and she had free hands.
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5 weeks is far too young. You cannot "train" a 5 week old. All you can do is break her trust in you.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...on/8636950.stm Last edited by Joyful Tie Dyes; 12-04-2012 at 07:45 PM. |
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Thanks ladies. DD hates her car seat and will tolerate the bouncy seat and swing for about 10 minutes (and really only when the swing swings front to back, not side to side). The swing actually wakes her up (we've tried different speeds with the same result). Happiest Baby was a godsend w/ODD but while it quiets my LO when she's fussy, she also seems more awake when doing it so it doesn't help with the sleep issue. Counterintuitive I know.
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@JenntheMomma - I have a Moby that I'll use around the house and out and about. I can try offering it to the daycare lady. She'll have a 1, 2 and 3 yo in addition to LO.
@Melinda29 - Thanks for understanding what I'm trying to say. I promise I'm not trying to neglect my kiddo but right now neither of us are sleeping well ![]() |
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