I want to know any suggestions, I have tried many, to help my infant stay asleep during the day when she falls asleep. She maxes out for a nap at 30 minutes, if I am lucky. And that isn't consistent. Obviously tired, won't stay asleep. I have put things in her room for white noise, swing, vibrating seats, swaddle, you name it. Her schedule is feeding every 3 hours.
Do you keep your house dark? Ie.. shades closed during the day alot?? If so, open your shades, let the sun light in. Natural sunlight makes your eyes squint, thus causing you to become tired and want to sleep. If baby sees it dark all the time, then she may have days/nights mixed up. Try opening the shades
Hello T.,
My name is P.. My son was the same way. The thing I did with my children was to let them set their own schedules, they know when they are hungry or not. Also my son always seemed hungrier at times and did want to sleep either now that I sit here and think about it. I know what all the doc's say and I can honestly say this dont believe them. What I'm refering to is this; when my son was 4 days old he was breast feeding but when he was done he always seemed hungry and wouldnt sleep either. My mom took it upon herself and I'm glad she did but she took some formula and the rice cereal and made him some. With just a few sprinkles of sugar so it wasnt blan, I put him on my leg and fed him from a spoon of course (its easier than a bottle and better for him) i fed him just 2 onces of it and he slept for 3 and a half hours. I know most mothers follow the doc's rules or suggestions or what ever you want to call it. But in my case I'm glad I had someone with the experience of 3 children herself to help. Not only did my son start sleeping the way a new born should be he also was very healthy not fat just right, but I got a bonus out of it he started sleeping all night long too. I would feed him the cereal in the morning and before he went down for the night. If you do try this and I hope you do use the dry cereal so you can adjust it to how ever much your child needs or wants, you can even skip the sugar if you want. I hope this works for you. I wish you and your family all the best life can offer. And may your God bless all of you in everything you do.
Sincerely,
P.
P.S.
I hope I did not offend when I put that prayer in there for you. I'm a christan and I have to wish and ask my God to bless you and yours. I wouldnt feel right if I didnt. So T. I truly hope you dont take offense.
How is she sleeping at night? My 4 mos old was like that and is now getting better-- but she did basically start sleeping through the night about 8 or 9 weeks. Around 3 mos she started taking longer naps, but is easily startled.
T. your baby is only 7 weeks old. I know it's hard, but give it time and keep doing all the things you're doing, eventually her naps will get longer and longer. The only thing I think of is trying to reposition her in bed maybe side lying? Good Luck and don't get stressed out about babywise not working. It's a potentially very dangerous way of raising a baby and you'll be better off anyway. As your child is proving to you, not all babies can or will adhere to that type of "schedule".
try on stomach or pillows to make her feel like she is being held on her side one behind her and one in front below the waist
Im a BabyWise mom too and I swear by it! But my second didnt go by the book, either like my first did. All I can say is keep at it, it will happen. You don't have the undivided attention to devote, as you did with your first, and you didn't have a toddler around! It just takes longer, but it will happen and you will get some sleep. You are SO not alone!!
The most important thing I can tell you is to ask for help. You can't do anything for your kids without some solid sleep!!
~L.
Hang in there and try to nap when she does. My 7 month old still only takes 2 - 20minute naps a day. He does fall asleep in the car whenever we drive more than 10 minutes, but he wakes up as soon as I try to pick him up. You could try to wait by her crib 20 minutes into the nap and watch to see why she is waking up. Is she a binky baby? Is she losing the binky? Is the room to warm/ cold for her? Does a noise wake her up (such as the heater coming on or the washing machine?) We use a cd of the vacuum cleaner at night, but that only helps him fall asleep at the beginning. I wonder if her formula sits wierd on her stomach and it wakes her up? Good Luck - nap when she does!!!
