My son has been sleeping in his crib with a boppy pillow since he was about 4 weeks old. We used the boppy to deter his indigestion and acid reflux. He is now 4 months old and no longer has those issues. My challenge now…getting his used to sleeping on his crib mattress without the boppy! I tried for the first time last night and it was rough for the both of us. He usually sleeps 8-10 hours straight, but last night he kept waking up and slamming his arms and legs down on the mattress…I think it’s because he doesn’t have anything surrounding him. I don’t want him to become insecure about his crib and I’m anxious for any feedback.
Just an idea.....if he is still taking naps, mabey try taking the boppy away just at nap time until he gets use to it. Then move on to night time. Hope this helps. Good Luck, D.
If he is sleeping well with the Boppy...is there a pressing reason to make him stop...other than his reflux has stopped? I know it's common to try and get baby to sleep "normally" in a crib just flat on his back...but if he sleeps well with the Boppy...then maybe no immediate need to get him to stop? Or, just keep trying without the Boppy... it will take time to change his habit... but you will need to stick with it... and until he transitions to the new sleeping method and gets used to it... or not. He will cry at first...it's a big change for him. And yes, some babies just do not like changes...just as adults do too. Or give him a new transition object...like a stuffed animal etc., to sleep with and cuddle with. If he sleeps well with the Boppy....I think no need to take it away from him. Imagine as an adult....if someone said you can no longer sleep with a pillow either....would you be happy about it? It's not very comfortable. Some babies just like to cuddle with something....you are at least VERY lucky that he sleeps through the night! This is not the case with every baby. Good luck!
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Try weaning him off it by taking the stuffing out slowly. Just be sure to keep it tight. I would cut the end off of it and just keep going until it's gone. If you use it to nurse and don't want to chop up a perfectly good boppy, either find something else that is thinner (and keep going smaller) or take it away completely and suffer for the next several days. You could also try letting him sleep you you until he's used to sleeping on his back. He'll sleep when he's tired. You probably won't, but he will! Although, it may start a prescendence so try to judge if you'd be opposed to that later. Our sons both slept with us (my baby still does while nursing then he's moved to his crib). Good luck.
Hi S.,
my son who is 2 1/2 still still uses his boppy (only in his toddler bed) and I'm okay with that. when we are in the family room he'll lay on the throw pillows and when in my bed he'll use the standard pillows. he had had a lot of ear infections and and congestion as an infant so my pedi told me to elevate one side of the crib to ease the problem. Maybe try not using the boppy out of the babys room. It worked for me but not every baby is the same. good luck L.
Is there any reason you need to take his boppy away? My son, now 18, months has always slept with me, his head on my arm. The only way i can get him to sleep alone is with his boppy pillow, probably because it's cloes to having his head on my arm. If you don't have to take it away i wouldn't, he could grow out of it on his own. It might also make him feel secure.
Hi S.,
My first daughter had acid reflux also and we had to find creative ways to keep her elevated. We ended up going with the wedge under her mattress. I also used a sleep positioner that kept her feeling secure and prevented her from rolling onto her tummy. The foam pillows have velcro so you can position it anywhere on their side. My second daughter who is now 17 months also loved the sleep positioner. I hope this helps and good luck!
Kris
The boppy will go as soon as your little Joshua feels more safe and comfortable ij the world. In the meantime, I wouldn't force him to give it up. If it makes him feel better, well, why take that away from him? I promise, he won't take it to school! He'll let Boppy go,
V.
Try putting him in the crib without the boppy for naps and then graduate to nights. Just give him time... he'll adjust. All babies have to adjust to new things and it takes a little time.
Hello,
My son, now 16 months old and likes to sleep with a pillow. He actually cuddles up on it, around it, over it. It seems to help him sleep. When it's not there he thrashes about more and hits the sides of the crib. It's like he's searching for it. I use a regular pillow, the cheapy non fluffy, $5dollar type you can get at a Target store. It's also easy to wash.
Good luck
E. R.
I used a boppy for my daughter until I read the tag that said not to let an infant sleep with one. :( She loved that boppy.
I say it will just take time. Just like bottle breaking and potty training...it will happen...but it just takes time & everyone is different.
