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lu235
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Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
DS will only sleep in his swing. I have been trying to get him into the bassinet and/or the crib again for the past 2 days and he is just not liking it. Even if I put him down fast asleep he wakes up and screams. Is he too young to let him cry? Do I just deal with it, let him sleep in the swing, and try to fix it later? I'm afraid he's developed a bad habit, but I'm not sure if he's old enough to let him cry for a few minutes...
Please help!
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Posted 10/20/07 6:50 PM  |
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Re: Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
I don't think you can form any bad habits at this age. IMO, I don't think it's good to let him cry, I doubt he would go back to sleep like that.
My ds is 6 1/2 weeks & he just started sleeping in the co-sleeper, but that's only because I put him on his belly. Maybe you can swaddle him (my ds hates that though) or let him sleep on your chest.
If he'll only stay asleep in the swing, I would let him sleep there. He'll sleep better as he gets older
HTH
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| Posted 10/20/07 7:01 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
Posted by lu235
DS will only sleep in his swing. I have been trying to get him into the bassinet and/or the crib again for the past 2 days and he is just not liking it. Even if I put him down fast asleep he wakes up and screams. Is he too young to let him cry? Do I just deal with it, let him sleep in the swing, and try to fix it later? I'm afraid he's developed a bad habit, but I'm not sure if he's old enough to let him cry for a few minutes...
Please help!
My DS would NEVER sleep in his basinett. The big joke in our family was when we wanted him to wake up - we would put him in his bassinett b/c he would start screaming in a few minutes. He liked the swing and the car seat. But, I figured out it was the incline - he didn't like being flat. So, I started using a positioner that has a slight incline and now he has been sleeping in the bassinett since 4 or 5 wks. Hope this helps, I know how frustrating it can be!
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| Posted 10/20/07 7:09 PM |
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lu235
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Re: Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
Posted by itsbabytime
Posted by lu235
DS will only sleep in his swing. I have been trying to get him into the bassinet and/or the crib again for the past 2 days and he is just not liking it. Even if I put him down fast asleep he wakes up and screams. Is he too young to let him cry? Do I just deal with it, let him sleep in the swing, and try to fix it later? I'm afraid he's developed a bad habit, but I'm not sure if he's old enough to let him cry for a few minutes...
Please help!
My DS would NEVER sleep in his basinett. The big joke in our family was when we wanted him to wake up - we would put him in his bassinett b/c he would start screaming in a few minutes. He liked the swing and the car seat. But, I figured out it was the incline - he didn't like being flat. So, I started using a positioner that has a slight incline and now he has been sleeping in the bassinett since 4 or 5 wks. Hope this helps, I know how frustrating it can be!
We have the same joke! We tried the positioner and unfortunately it didn't work for him 
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| Posted 10/20/07 7:46 PM |
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lu235
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Re: Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
Posted by sweetie
I don't think you can form any bad habits at this age. IMO, I don't think it's good to let him cry, I doubt he would go back to sleep like that.
My ds is 6 1/2 weeks & he just started sleeping in the co-sleeper, but that's only because I put him on his belly. Maybe you can swaddle him (my ds hates that though) or let him sleep on your chest.
If he'll only stay asleep in the swing, I would let him sleep there. He'll sleep better as he gets older
HTH
I have a feeling he will like sleeping on his belly better because he sleeps so well on my chest. Are you concerned about putting your ds on his belly at such a young age? I am tempted to try it but am a little nervous about it.
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| Posted 10/20/07 7:47 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
I have two words for you:
Miracle Blanket!
It's the best thing ever!
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| Posted 10/20/07 7:54 PM |
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InShock
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Re: Sleeping suggestions for a 5 week old?
Posted by Diana1215
I have two words for you:
Miracle Blanket!
It's the best thing ever!
I agree!! DD is 1 week shy of 4 mos. and stil sleeping with it at night. Truly a Godsend!
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