Some may need extra sleep bc of growth spurts or being sick. Some need to adjust schedule bc they don't know the difference of night and day yet. Only you know your little one and the circumstances.
@tlistboom, I want to start a schedule but it’s soon because I can’t keep him up longer than 2.5 hours or else he’ll be overtired and it’s harder to put him down. I guess it’s still early
We kept it loud and bright during the day. If he napped, then he napped. We didn't try to keep him up because it would just make him upset. But then at night I think the most important thing we did was kept his bedroom curtain open. I really wanted him to be able to distinguish between day and night on his own. And I think it worked! Another big thing was transitioning him to the crib. He slept horribly in our room but once we put him in his crib in his own room he started sleeping through the night instantly. Some babies just like their own space. But of course all babies are different and this is just what worked for us.
@aengs2, absolutely.. I totally understand that what works for your family might not work for mine but it’s good to hear what other people do. My baby still stays in the room with us and his bassinet I could give it a shot and try to put him in his room and see how it goes I’ll probably try it out this afternoon and see how he naps in there. Thank you
@sms123, You're welcome! Also, I just remembered we used a noise machine. And also the Scout and Violet toys have bedtime music that my kids like. I'll link them! Good luck!
Tara·
Depends on the child and situation ..
Some may need extra sleep bc of growth spurts or being sick. Some need to adjust schedule bc they don't know the difference of night and day yet. Only you know your little one and the circumstances.
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
My 6 week old slept through the night even though he slept during the day too. Every baby is different.
Sara·
@aegns2 Wow. What did you do? Lol. What time did he sleep from and to?
Sara·
@tlistboom, I want to start a schedule but it’s soon because I can’t keep him up longer than 2.5 hours or else he’ll be overtired and it’s harder to put him down. I guess it’s still early
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
We kept it loud and bright during the day. If he napped, then he napped. We didn't try to keep him up because it would just make him upset. But then at night I think the most important thing we did was kept his bedroom curtain open. I really wanted him to be able to distinguish between day and night on his own. And I think it worked! Another big thing was transitioning him to the crib. He slept horribly in our room but once we put him in his crib in his own room he started sleeping through the night instantly. Some babies just like their own space. But of course all babies are different and this is just what worked for us.
Sara·
@aengs2, absolutely.. I totally understand that what works for your family might not work for mine but it’s good to hear what other people do. My baby still stays in the room with us and his bassinet I could give it a shot and try to put him in his room and see how it goes I’ll probably try it out this afternoon and see how he naps in there. Thank you
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@sms123, You're welcome! Also, I just remembered we used a noise machine. And also the Scout and Violet toys have bedtime music that my kids like. I'll link them! Good luck!
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Мама двоих (младенец)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/LeapFrog-My-Pal-Scout/12080257
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HoMedics-Soundspa-Relaxation-Sound-Machine-SS-2000/2686012
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Мама двоих (младенец)
Oh and a nightlight too!
Sara·
@aengs2, aw thanks..
Sara·
@aengs2, how old is your baby?
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
My son is the one we used all of the above suggestions with. He's 3 now. And my daughter is one month old. Luckily she already loves her crib.
Sara·
@aengs2, so it’s like my son he’s almost 7 weeks