Sleep

Hi mamas! First time mom here, and I’m struggling hard with my Lo and sleep. He’s 5 months old, and unfortunately my husband and I created a bad habit of having him sleep on us for naps, bed time, etc, and he’s now associated sleep with being held 😔 my husband is going back to work next month as he’s been off this whole time on pat leave and we really want to establish a routine for our babe to get him sleeping alone. Wondering if anyone has any tips or went through the same thing? I will never let my son cry it out, (this was suggested to me by a few people) I just don’t believe in that being beneficial to him or his development. I just want to at least have an idea of where to start lol

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Im here for the advice too!! My little guy (5 months) takes 10 minute naps if we set him in the bassinet, but hour at most if im holding him. Crying it out would never work cause he can cry for a good 20 minutes (found that out in the car) with no breaks. Wishing luck in your search for a routine as we are the same and envious of people who do have a sleep schedule. 😩

My son had the same habit, he’s now 19 months and still a bad sleeper 😭. At this point, I’m just hoping that sooner than later he’ll learn to stay asleep through the night.

@Mylin I’ve never been so envious of any group of people in my life until now LOL, all our friends babes sleep in their cribs, and we’re over here sharing our bed. I hope you and I both find what we need to get a better sleep! 😴

My daughter, currently 3.5 years, was a contact sleeper when she was a baby. Around 10 months, I was able to slowly transfer her into a floor bed for her naps after rocking her to sleep. Starting around 2.5 years, she could put herself to sleep for naps in her own bed by herself, I just tuck her in. I let her move at her own pace and never had to do cry it out. Sometimes I think they just need a little more time. I wouldn't consider it a bad habit though, he just finds comfort in being close to you.

one tip i found helped was put the moses basket in the next to me, might take him a couple days to get use to but it’s better than just the next to me with loads of space x

As he gets old enough to hold up his head, try feeding him lying down in bed and then slipping away after he's asleep. Will he nap longer with you there? Sure. But he'll be able to sleep alone for longer stretches as he gets older. Also, take him for walks and let him fall asleep in the stroller or car. Keep an open mind about different sleep training techniques. You may feel differently by the time you get to 25 months of sleep deprivation than you do right now at 5....

@Emily Luna I’m just quoting what google told me I did wrong 😂 but I agree! I really do love being his constant and comfort, I just want to be able to start the process of him eventually being able to sleep without me, but I’m not in a rush !

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