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I need help getting my son to sleep in his crib...?
My son is 6 months old and from about 8 weeks old up until 2 weeks ago he slept through the night in his crib. Now he only will sleep if I'm holding him. As soon as I lay him down he will wake up and start screaming. I've let him cry for 5-10 min and then pick him back up and he's fast asleep again. Then I'll try to lay him down again and the same thing happens. We have ended up sleeping on the couch every night except for 1 about a week ago when I thought we got over this stage. I thought it was because he was teething but his teeth have come through and it is still going on. I just want to sleep in my bed with my husband. I need some tips please. Last night I was bent over in his crib practically laying with him until he fell asleep but as soon as I started walking out of the room he was awake. I need to solve this now before I have a 2 year old in my bed everynight. Thanks.
4 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
my son was like that too, all the way up until he was about 8 months. I found an easy thing that worked for me...when you lay him down in the crib. stick his back against one of the sides..or stick a blanket behind him...it makes him feel like someone is laying next to him. it would also help if you use a blanket that smells like you...babys know your scent and if he smells you and has that feeling like someone is laying next to him then he will sleep all night. my mom told me this stuff and now he sleeps through the night in his crib.! :)
- ?Lv 45 years ago
If the little one is unsleeping, move get the little one. They be taught through interacting with their dad and mom, no longer through laying in a crib. It's no longer doing him any well to be in a crib if he's unsleeping. I'm certain you surgeon has the pleasant of intentions, however you do recognise that you'll be able to train trustworthy co-slumbering with the correct methods? It could aid the either one of you leisure larger. Especially if he's fussing, do not go away him in there on my own. Wouldn't you desire any person to return and get you?
- TinkLv 41 decade ago
Last time I posted the answer I got thumbs down, but this worked for me! I put a blanket down a really soft one for her to lay on and then I cover her with two soft cushy blankets so that she feels the softness!.....Hey it works and she sleeps in her crib most nights! The only time she doesnt is when I want her to sleep with me b/c my hubby works at night.
- 1 decade ago
It's not going to be easy, but you should let him cry it out, to a point. Don't let him cry for more then 15 minutes, but with my daughter, i let her cry for around 5 mins, it seems to tire her out, then i go in and pat her bum, and she falls to sleep. It's a hard thing to do, but it's better for both of you, as you dont want her to roll off the couch or bed while you are sleeping. Anything worth doing is never easy.
