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aliwnec10
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what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Okay here's the situation:
my DS no longer wants to sleep in his crib. He's almost 5 weeks old. I can rock him to sleep and he'll be completely out, but once you lay him down in the crib... his eyes open and he starts crying. We haven't been able to have him sleep in his crib in a few days. Lately we've been putting him in his rocker (vibrating chair) to sleep at night.
How can we change this? When he was in his crib, he was sleeping 3-4 hour stretches and since he's been in his rocker at night, he sleeps 1 1/2-2 hour stretches. 
Is there any way to fix this?  
ETA: i should also add that DS has acid reflux.
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2BEANS
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Do you lay him in a positioner in crib?
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nancygrace
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
sounds like her needs to be elevated... try a sleep positioner and elevating the crib matress. good luck
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| Posted 8/1/08 12:32 PM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
DS was the same way, I had to rock him to sleep, wait about 10 minutes and then slowly try to put him down. A few things helped for us, swaddling, the sound machine and positioning him on his side. Sounds like your DS might like elevation as well, so like other posters said a sleep positioner might help.
Just keep trying!
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| Posted 8/1/08 12:37 PM |
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LJSMommy
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
The sleep positoner works wonders for us!! Keeps DS elevated a bit, in place & the swaddling is KEY for us!
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| Posted 8/1/08 12:41 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by maybeajunebaby
The sleep positoner works wonders for us!! Keeps DS elevated a bit, in place & the swaddling is KEY for us!
what positioner do you have?
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| Posted 8/1/08 12:45 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by Kelly9904
DS was the same way, I had to rock him to sleep, wait about 10 minutes and then slowly try to put him down. A few things helped for us, swaddling, the sound machine and positioning him on his side. Sounds like your DS might like elevation as well, so like other posters said a sleep positioner might help.
Just keep trying!
My DS isn't a fan of the swaddling anymore and doesn't seem to care for the sound machine we have either.
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2BEANS
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
I used this one at first. its got an elevation and sides that snuggle the baby.. but once they roll its no longer good.
then i used this one under the mattress to keep dd elevated.
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| Posted 8/1/08 12:56 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by BabySammie
I used this one at first. its got an elevation and sides that snuggle the baby.. but once they roll its no longer good.
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then i used this one under the mattress to keep dd elevated.
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and they're both worth the money?
*I should add that DS has acid reflux.
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| Posted 8/1/08 1:04 PM |
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chelle
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by BabySammie
I used this one at first. its got an elevation and sides that snuggle the baby.. but once they roll its no longer good.
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then i used this one under the mattress to keep dd elevated.
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and they're both worth the money?
*I should add that DS has acid reflux.
Ali, I've got a sleep positioner we "attempted" to use with Bella, you're MORE than happy to try it out. Do you want me to bring it over after she naps?
It's this one
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aliwnec10
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by chelle
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by BabySammie
I used this one at first. its got an elevation and sides that snuggle the baby.. but once they roll its no longer good.
IMAGE
then i used this one under the mattress to keep dd elevated.
IMAGE
and they're both worth the money?
*I should add that DS has acid reflux.
Ali, I've got a sleep positioner we "attempted" to use with Bella, you're MORE than happy to try it out. Do you want me to brig it over after she naps?
It's this one
 Did i mention i love you? I'd hate to buy it and it be a waste of money, kwim?
Yeah or if it's easier for you, i can come to you. Let me know. 
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
My dd didnt have acid reflux so not sure if this will help. I only had to buy the first one, the second my sis gave me. I would give you mine but i need for baby #2.
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| Posted 8/1/08 1:10 PM |
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chelle
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by aliwnec10
Did i mention i love you? I'd hate to buy it and it be a waste of money, kwim?
Yeah or if it's easier for you, i can come to you. Let me know.
Love you too...I KNOW what you're going through so I COMPLETELY understand  Hence why Bella slept ON me for the 1st couple months 
I'll bring it over after her nap....3 ish? I could use an excuse to get out...Riverhead/Stride Rite was a NIGHTMARE this morning. Gotta love 5 min trips!
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| Posted 8/1/08 1:13 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by chelle
Posted by aliwnec10
Did i mention i love you? I'd hate to buy it and it be a waste of money, kwim?
Yeah or if it's easier for you, i can come to you. Let me know.
Love you too...I KNOW what you're going through so I COMPLETELY understand Hence why Bella slept ON me for the 1st couple months
I'll bring it over after her nap....3 ish? I could use an excuse to get out...Riverhead/Stride Rite was a NIGHTMARE this morning. Gotta love 5 min trips!
3ish works!
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chelle
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
K....txt you when I'm on my way
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| Posted 8/1/08 1:18 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Just wanted to say thanks ladies!
This afternoon i changed DS, gave him a bottle, swaddled him and put him down in his crib where he slept for 2 1/2 hours.
Then he got up, ate some more and is swaddled laying down in the pack n play.
Hopefully he keeps this up! Tonight will be the true test. But between the swaddling and the positioner Chelle brought over...  it all works!
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browneyedgirl
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Re: what would you ladies do... not sleeping in crib?
Posted by chelle
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by BabySammie
I used this one at first. its got an elevation and sides that snuggle the baby.. but once they roll its no longer good.
IMAGE
then i used this one under the mattress to keep dd elevated.
IMAGE
and they're both worth the money?
*I should add that DS has acid reflux.
Ali, I've got a sleep positioner we "attempted" to use with Bella, you're MORE than happy to try it out. Do you want me to bring it over after she naps?
It's this one
this is the one i use for DS and it's all he'll use to sleep in the crib. but he is starting to slide and wiggle down it now that he's bigger so we'll probably have to stop using it soon
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