What should I do?
I have a daughter who is 1year 6months and she doesn't sleep on her own and I have another baby on the way.
Any one got any advice?
Any one got any advice?
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MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
You can try something called Fading. It's where you put them in their own crib/bed and you use your voice to soothe them. Each night or every other night, you position yourself a bit further away. Read to them, sing softly or just talk comfortingly, but never pick them up. This usually should be started around the ages of four to six months and is a part of sleep training. It might take a bit longer since she is already so much older and use to the way things are. But if you stay strong and don't give in, you can teach her to self soothe with less crying.
Also, be ready for her to wake and cry during the night. Some will say let her cry, but you don't have to. You can go in, talk to her, readjust her position, but again, don't pick her up. Talk, sing, read, but slowly move back every once in a while.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
Also, be ready for her to wake and cry during the night. Some will say let her cry, but you don't have to. You can go in, talk to her, readjust her position, but again, don't pick her up. Talk, sing, read, but slowly move back every once in a while.
Good luck and I hope this helps.