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Baby Sleeping Advice Wanted.
Up until this point, Evie only liked to nap in my arms during the day. Sleeping during the night isn't a issue as of now... she'll happily sleep in the RNP 5-7 hours. I know I have to get her sleeping the crib, but I don't think that'll be too big of a problem. For some reason at night, once she's asleep, that's it. An atomic bomb could go off and the girl would stay asleep.
In the past week, I accidently learned that she'll stay asleep if she's napping on our bed, on her side or flat on her back. Problem is she falls asleep nursing and if I try moving her, she'll wake.
I guess my question is how do I get her to nap without my boobies being involved and getting her into the crib all the while keeping her asleep and having her not put up too much of a fight.
Huge request, I know.
Re: Baby Sleeping Advice Wanted.
That's what I was thinking in regards to nighttime sleeping... If I start putting her in her crib at night, then it will (eventually) get easier to put her down for naps because I can follow the same routine.
I think that's something else I need to start doing... getting a routine started. I'm not much for routine but I think for Evie's benefit, I need to do it.
But first, I will definitely try to getting her to sleep in the crib at night. I think it is very doable, READ: she won't fuss or cry to much.
My Acme Box last update 3/28/11
I know you're a mom already, and I know I'm not - so take my opinion with a grain of salt if you want. But you're definitely right about this. From infancy all the way up - routine is really one of the most important things. Everything I've read has said start a bed-time routine every night with them ending in their crib even if they're not asleep. It gets that just drilled into their little brains that, "this is how it's supposed to be." And there's comfort in that for them.
No, you're right on this. At least based on what I read, as well... and hearing from other parents. A good nighttime routine helps with them going to sleep so much.
It's one of those things I know for the first few night will NOT be fun, because she'll cry/fuss a lot. Long term, it's for the best.
My nieces are very high-maintenance by day but at night, you say "bedtime" and they're out like like a light. Lots to be said about routine.
ETA: Also, to my defense, the first month, we just did what we had to do just to get as much rest as we could. We're definitely past the stage of her not sleeping in long stretches. We've become spoiled. [:x]
My Acme Box last update 3/28/11