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My daughter is 15 weeks old. She sleeps in a Co-Sleeper in our room. The entire upstairs is our room and her room is downstairs. She is sleeping through the night and has been for awhile. When do you think I should have her start sleeping in her room vs. the co-sleeper in ours?
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If your daughter is already sleeping through the night, then you can have her sleep in her room. If her room is far away from yours and you've got good sound proof walls, then put a monitor in her room. If her room is close to yours or your living area and the walls are not quite as sound proof, I recommend you do without a monitor. One thing I found out with the monitor was, babies make noises when they sleep... some more than others... but they're sleeping. I was a nervous wreck while I had the monitor on because I could hear every little noise my son made (these machines are incredible!). When I turned off the monitor though, I found out that many of the harmless noises were blocked out and I would only hear him when he really was crying, which actually helped him sleep without my interrupting him all the time and which also gave me peace of mind.
When my son was 5 months old, we moved to a different appartment. By that time he already could recognize the environment well enough to know that he was in a different room. It took him a while to adjust to it. I heard that babies start to recognize the ceilings at 4 months. I don't know if it's a proven fact or someone's experience, but it appeared to be the case with my son. So, if your daughter is already sleeping throughout the night, then I'd say move her sooner than later, so that she can get used to how her room looks, smells, and feels like.
One last thing I would like to add is, for a room to feel comfortable enough for sleeping, it has to be dark, quiet, and adequately warm. Of course, you know to make the bed/crib safe by removing all furry stuff animals and choking hazzards and making sure the sheet is tightly stretched and there are no loose pieces of cloth or clothing anywhere. If you can give her this type of environment, then she'll sleep soundly and safely.
Edit: After I had plenty of proof that my son could sleep through the night, unless he was sick, I normally do not check up on him in the night. I got up often to do that when he was little so that I could understand his sleeping patterns and make sure I had his environment just right... especially the temperature. But, after I knew exactly how to adjust his thermometer and knew how many hours he would sleep, etc., then I just put him down at night, and check on him again the next morning. This way I was able to get really good nights' sleep. If he is sick though, I respond to every cry (little or big) for the duration of the illness, but he still stays in his room.
Definitely try placing her in her room downstairs and check on her for as long as you need to give yourself that peace of mind. But, once you get to know her habits better, you won't need to check up as often. Also keep in mind that the bigger they get, the louder they cry. So I think you won't have trouble knowing when she needs you. Good luck with the transition!
If your daughter is already sleeping through the night, then you can have her sleep in her room. If her room is far away from yours and you've got good sound proof walls, then put a monitor in her room. If her room is close to yours or your living area and the walls are not quite as sound proof, I recommend you do without a monitor. One thing I found out with the monitor was, babies make noises when they sleep... some more than others... but they're sleeping. I was a nervous wreck while I had the monitor on because I could hear every little noise my son made (these machines are incredible!). When I turned off the monitor though, I found out that many of the harmless noises were blocked out and I would only hear him when he really was crying, which actually helped him sleep without my interrupting him all the time and which also gave me peace of mind.
When my son was 5 months old, we moved to a different appartment. By that time he already could recognize the environment well enough to know that he was in a different room. It took him a while to adjust to it. I heard that babies start to recognize the ceilings at 4 months. I don't know if it's a proven fact or someone's experience, but it appeared to be the case with my son. So, if your daughter is already sleeping throughout the night, then I'd say move her sooner than later, so that she can get used to how her room looks, smells, and feels like.
One last thing I would like to add is, for a room to feel comfortable enough for sleeping, it has to be dark, quiet, and adequately warm. Of course, you know to make the bed/crib safe by removing all furry stuff animals and choking hazzards and making sure the sheet is tightly stretched and there are no loose pieces of cloth or clothing anywhere. If you can give her this type of environment, then she'll sleep soundly and safely.
Edit: After I had plenty of proof that my son could sleep through the night, unless he was sick, I normally do not check up on him in the night. I got up often to do that when he was little so that I could understand his sleeping patterns and make sure I had his environment just right... especially the temperature. But, after I knew exactly how to adjust his thermometer and knew how many hours he would sleep, etc., then I just put him down at night, and check on him again the next morning. This way I was able to get really good nights' sleep. If he is sick though, I respond to every cry (little or big) for the duration of the illness, but he still stays in his room.
Definitely try placing her in her room downstairs and check on her for as long as you need to give yourself that peace of mind. But, once you get to know her habits better, you won't need to check up as often. Also keep in mind that the bigger they get, the louder they cry. So I think you won't have trouble knowing when she needs you. Good luck with the transition!
How can I get my infant to fall asleep on her own? What age is ideal for starting?
kweenB
I have a five week old baby, and I have been holding her until she falls asleep then putting her down in her crib afterwards. When and how do I get her to fall asleep on her own?
Answer
What are the signs of sleep readiness?
Your baby may show signs of being ready for sleep when you see the following signs:
rubbing eyes
yawning
looking away
fussing
How can you help your baby fall asleep?
Although it is surprising, not all babies know how to put themselves to sleep. When it is time for bed, many parents want to rock or breastfeed a baby to help him/her fall asleep. Establishing a routine like this at bedtime is a good idea. However, be sure that the baby does not fall asleep in your arms. This may become a pattern and the baby may begin to expect to be in your arms in order to fall asleep. When the baby briefly awakens during a sleep cycle, he/she may not be able to go back to sleep on his own.
Most experts recommend allowing a baby to become sleepy in your arms, then placing him/her in the bed while still awake. This way the baby learns how to go to sleep on his own. Playing soft music while your baby is getting sleepy is also a good way to help establish a bedtime routine.
What sleeping positions are best for a newborn?
For many years in the United States, babies have been put to bed on their stomachs. In most other countries, babies sleep on their backs. Research has found a link between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and babies who sleep on their stomachs (in the prone position).
Experts now agree that putting a baby to sleep on his/her back is the safest position. Side-sleeping may also be used, but this also has a higher risk than back sleeping. Other reports have found soft surfaces, loose bedding, and overheating with too many blankets also increase the risk for SIDS.
Place your baby on his/her back on a firm, tight-fitting mattress in a crib that meets current safety standards.
Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib.
Consider using a sleeper as an alternative to blankets with no other covering.
If using a blanket, put your baby with his/her feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, only as far as the baby's chest.
Make sure your baby's head remains uncovered during sleep.
Do not place your baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.
According to the task force report, bed sharing or co-sleeping may be hazardous for babies in certain conditions. The report advises the following:
Parents should consider placing the infant's crib near their bed for more convenient breastfeeding and parent contact.
If a mother chooses to have her infant sleep in her bed to breastfeed, care should be taken that the baby sleeps in a non-prone position, soft surfaces or loose covers are avoided, and the bed is moved away from the wall and other furniture to avoid the baby becoming entrapped between them.
Adults other than the parents, children, or other siblings should not share a bed with an infant.
Parents who choose to bed share with their infant should not smoke or use substances such as drugs or alcohol that may impair their ability to awaken.
To prevent overheating, the report recommends that the infant should be lightly clothed for sleep and the room temperature kept comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. Avoid over bundling and check the baby's skin to make sure it is not hot to the touch.
Additional research has found that infants should not be put to sleep on a sofa, alone or with another person, as this practice increases the risk for SIDS.
While babies should sleep on their backs, other positions can be used during the time babies are awake. Babies can be placed on their stomachs while awake to help develop muscles and eyes and to help prevent flattened areas on the back of the head.
READ MORE FROM - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION... It's really help.
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/newborn/behrslep.html
PS. Get a baby movement monitor for safelty.
What are the signs of sleep readiness?
Your baby may show signs of being ready for sleep when you see the following signs:
rubbing eyes
yawning
looking away
fussing
How can you help your baby fall asleep?
Although it is surprising, not all babies know how to put themselves to sleep. When it is time for bed, many parents want to rock or breastfeed a baby to help him/her fall asleep. Establishing a routine like this at bedtime is a good idea. However, be sure that the baby does not fall asleep in your arms. This may become a pattern and the baby may begin to expect to be in your arms in order to fall asleep. When the baby briefly awakens during a sleep cycle, he/she may not be able to go back to sleep on his own.
Most experts recommend allowing a baby to become sleepy in your arms, then placing him/her in the bed while still awake. This way the baby learns how to go to sleep on his own. Playing soft music while your baby is getting sleepy is also a good way to help establish a bedtime routine.
What sleeping positions are best for a newborn?
For many years in the United States, babies have been put to bed on their stomachs. In most other countries, babies sleep on their backs. Research has found a link between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and babies who sleep on their stomachs (in the prone position).
Experts now agree that putting a baby to sleep on his/her back is the safest position. Side-sleeping may also be used, but this also has a higher risk than back sleeping. Other reports have found soft surfaces, loose bedding, and overheating with too many blankets also increase the risk for SIDS.
Place your baby on his/her back on a firm, tight-fitting mattress in a crib that meets current safety standards.
Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib.
Consider using a sleeper as an alternative to blankets with no other covering.
If using a blanket, put your baby with his/her feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, only as far as the baby's chest.
Make sure your baby's head remains uncovered during sleep.
Do not place your baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.
According to the task force report, bed sharing or co-sleeping may be hazardous for babies in certain conditions. The report advises the following:
Parents should consider placing the infant's crib near their bed for more convenient breastfeeding and parent contact.
If a mother chooses to have her infant sleep in her bed to breastfeed, care should be taken that the baby sleeps in a non-prone position, soft surfaces or loose covers are avoided, and the bed is moved away from the wall and other furniture to avoid the baby becoming entrapped between them.
Adults other than the parents, children, or other siblings should not share a bed with an infant.
Parents who choose to bed share with their infant should not smoke or use substances such as drugs or alcohol that may impair their ability to awaken.
To prevent overheating, the report recommends that the infant should be lightly clothed for sleep and the room temperature kept comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. Avoid over bundling and check the baby's skin to make sure it is not hot to the touch.
Additional research has found that infants should not be put to sleep on a sofa, alone or with another person, as this practice increases the risk for SIDS.
While babies should sleep on their backs, other positions can be used during the time babies are awake. Babies can be placed on their stomachs while awake to help develop muscles and eyes and to help prevent flattened areas on the back of the head.
READ MORE FROM - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION... It's really help.
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/newborn/behrslep.html
PS. Get a baby movement monitor for safelty.
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