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purple_magada

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I know that this was discussed before but I need some advice. Gannon isn't the best sleeper if he is put in his crib. For the past 5 months he has been sleeping with me in our spare bed. I really want him to sleep in his crib so I"ve been trying to get him to sleep in there but he will not sleep on his back. I lay him down on his back and he falls asleep but then he rolls over on to his belly. So then I flip him over which wakes him up and then he is so cranky and will not go back to sleep so I end up putting him back in bed with me. He rolls from one end of the crib to the other, his feet are hanging out through the rungs of the crib - it is just awful. I can't sleep b/c I keep worrying about him. There isn't anything in his crib with him, no bumpers, no blankets, etc. I just worry that if I let him sleep on his belly, I"m going to wake up some morning and he's not going to be breathing. I know I"m a bit paranoid but aren't all of us mommies?
 
Hi there! I could be wrong, but I believe the importance of putting baby to sleep on his back is mainly for infants who can't roll over on their own. If a baby can roll to his belly, then presumably he can roll back. So if that's how Gannon prefers to sleep, and his face is safely to the side, and there are no blankets to get tangled in, then my vote is to just let him sleep!
The point of the "Back to Sleep" campaign is for moms to put very small infants on their backs.
My little Cole, 8.5 months old, now sleeps on his side in his sleepsak, even though I always put him on his back.

Lisa
 
Hi Dana!! The sooner he sleeps in his crib the better. Gannon is a great name:) By 5 months, I think it's okay for them to sleep on their tummys. They totally move their heads by this time. Hannah started rolling at 3.5 months so she would roll onto her tummy during the night after 4 months. I would get her in the morning and she'd be on her tummy. It's okay. I remember when I was so unsure and my mom told me all of us slept on our tummies. Remember they aren't 100% sure what causes sids. So once she was doing it herself there's really nothing you can do. Your own paranoia will get in the way but I truly don't think you should worry.
When she was real young and would nap on the couch or on a blanket on the carpet I would put her on her belly and watch and all was okay. She started to get a lil flat on the left back side of her head and that freaked me out so to keep it from getting worse I would put her on her belly for naps (age2-3 months) Her head of course is totally fine now!
Hope this helps (?????)
Have a great day!

Mommy to Hannah Lilly born 3/25/05
 
I believe at this age, it is recommended to put a baby to sleep on their back but it is ok if they rol into a different position. I do agree to start getting ds into his crib. It will make your life easier, especially since you are going back to work. Let him cry it out. A great book is healthy child, healthy sleep.
 
Yes, we are all a bit paranoid. :) "once babies can roll over consistently - usually around 4 to 7 months - they may choose not to stay on their backs all night long. At this point, it's fine to let babies pick a sleep position on their own".
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/sids.html

I find it interesting that some moms hurry to get baby in his or her crib and some don't. I believe that most of us have pretty good instincts for our children and our situation (yes, sleep to go to work is important). I am the opposite of some posters here. I never rushed my babies to the crib (though I prayed the time would come soon) and never let my baby cry it out. Maybe I just like to rebel. :) I ignored well meaning mothers who warned me to get DD into her own bed (she slept with us from 2 1/2 y/o until 5+ y/o). See a rebel. :)

Anyway, as Shopaholic stated put baby to sleep on his back, but he is ok if he rolls to another position according to the link.

Good luck!
Autumn
 
I can't let him cry it out either. I feel so bad that after like 10 minutes (if I can wait that long) I pick him up and put him into bed with me.

So far, the crib is not working out. Oh well, for now he sleeps in bed with me and he sleeps all night. My 4-year old did not sleep ONE time in a crib - slept with me & DH. He has his own bed now but he still likes to sleep with us from time to time.
 
I like co-sleeping with my babies, especially since I'm not a stay at home Mom. This allows me to bf my babies throughout the night at will, and keeps our bond strong. I Plan to co-sleep with this one at least until 5 months.
I was wondering if I should do a post...how many of us mommies have had 'sexual relations' with our babies in our arms?!?!? It seems that's the only way we get our 'play time' when our little ones are so little. ;) Hee hee

**Melanie**
33lbs lost...back to 'original' weight!

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
Another co-sleeping mommy here. So far, all the older children have weaned into their own beds with little difficulty--maybe one or two really bad nights and then its over. None of them have the sleeping problems I was so sternly warned about.

For those who are concerned about intimacy and its logistics the bed isn't the only place for it... Or let the baby snooze in the swing and use the bed. I apologize if this is too much information.

Maggie
 
Hey there!!

I don't think mommies are in a "hurry" to put their babies in the crib, I think it's just personal choices.
What's important is that you do what YOU think is right for yourself and your family. There are no right or wrong answers.;-)


Mommy to Hannah Lilly born 3/25/05
 
CurlyQtee, sorry if I misinterpreted what you wrote. I was referencing your statement that "the sooner he sleeps in his crib the better". This read get baby in a crib ASAP (in a hurry) to me. :) I said in my previous post that most of us mommies have great instincts for OUR family. Basically the same thing you have said. I do find that many moms (not here on these forums per se) find it necessary to reprimand those of us who choose co-sleeping (or breatfeeeding or bottle feeding or disposable diapers, etc). I want the mommies who choose less mainstream parenting styles to know they are not alone. BTW, I visisted your site and am going to reward myself with one of those yoga tees when I reach my goal weight (which I am wodering if I ever will). And, you and Hannah are gorgeous. I love, love, love your hair!!! Did I mention I love your hair? :)

Maggie, DD weaned into her own bed without one complaint or problem. We started with a sleeping bag in our bedroom... that led to the sleeping bag in her room... and now her bed. It was sooooooooo easy. I followed my instincts, which I think us mommies know more than experts give us credit for knowing. ;) I am so glad I didn't take anyone's advice (including Dr. Phil's :)).

Melanie, you are too funny.

Dana, trust your instincts. I couldn't let me babes cry it out either. Baby comes out of this warm, comfy, cramped environment after 40 weeks and are expected to sleep in a crib. As my kids got older, I assumed if they cried they needed something... even if it just meant to be close to me. It seemed and felt so natural. The experts say you can't spoil a baby under a year, at least that is what they say today.

Autumn
 
Hi Autumn!!
No offense taken:) We do what's bets for us! I agree with the not letting them cry, I couldn't stomach it. I just got lucky and Hannah was very easy to calm, not much of a crier, not even through teething. We'll see how #2 does;-)
Thanks for the compliments. I have one of everything of course, just a note, the pants and yoga stuff are soooooooo comfortable. I wear the yoga pants now all the time.

You know what's crazy......my boobs are still very sore!!!!! Hannah likes to grab them to help herself stand, hee hee and :eek: :eek:
Funny!

Another funny thing... I can't list my workouts anymore cuz I can't remember what I did on each day by the next week!!! LOL

Everyone have a good weekend:7

Mommy to Hannah Lilly born 3/25/05
 
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