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My baby hates the crib!?
My daughter is 6 months old and so far she has always slept in her car seat with no issues. She just went to sleep when she got tired. But now she's outgrown it, so we bought her a crib. But every time we put her down to sleep she screams her head off for hours. I've been told that we should just let her cry it out, but it makes me so jumpy and nervous that I can't do anything else until she stops crying. Any advice?
3 Answers
- 1 decade ago
My Son used to be the same. We actually put him to sleep first and then leave him in the crib. So, whenever he wakes up he sees the crib, he was cranky for a week right after waking up. But after that he got used to it.
I would suggest don't rock your baby. This way babies will learn how to pacify themselves. Also play with your baby in the crib when he/she is awake. Make the crib look friendly by adding a small toy or light. Being patient is also key. My doctor suggested that babies can cry at the most for 15 minutes. So check with your doctor and do what they suggest for how long the baby can cry,
Source(s): Have a kid - N and A's MommaLv 71 decade ago
You have to realize that it's going to take some time for her to adjust to her crib. You cannot expect miracles and for it to happen overnight. Definitely do NOT let her CIO, it sounds like you know it's wrong...
"but it makes me so jumpy and nervous that I can't do anything else until she stops crying."
That's a clear sign that you KNOW you shouldn't be allowing her to do that. Rock her to sleep and lay her in her crib for a few weeks so she can adjust. Then, if you no longer want to rock her, lay her in there and pat/rub her back or belly. This way she knows you are still close by.
- 1 decade ago
What you should do is get her used to being in the crib at other times of the day. Try changing her in it or you could lay her down when she's wide awake, fed and changed and just play with her. She needs to not view it as a bad place. Also she is used to being in a nice cozy close space and the crib is definitely not that. Try to find something to cozy her up.
