I love having my baby girl sleeping in my arms, but I need to clean my house, to eat, to take a shower and so on. My back is struggling also, she's more than 5 kg.
I'm going to try this because we're 8 months in and if I put her in her sleep pod or anywhere but my arms she sleeps less than 15 minutes. She will even sleep in my mom's arms 😅
@@sandys-place4829I feel the same way. Our 2-month-old naps only on my husband and I, except for my mother when she is over. On really hard days our child needs to sleep on us during the night.
I’ve done this for 4 naps total and today my little one fell asleep after 15 minutes and was able to put himself back to sleep when he woke up 30 minutes later! Thank you!
I’m not one to comment on a video BUT I’m here to say thank you 🙏 after all else failed I came across this video and with followed the tips provided (with some of my own tweaks to suit me and my baby) and it’s worked. He slept in his crib beautifully and has been for the past 3 days now. I’m so relieved 😌. Thank you 🙏
Did you rock and then place baby in the bassinet? Please share I’m hoping to try this tomorrow but my little one is used to being rocked completely to sleep.
@@gb.2006with us, our issue was that the moment I tried to put him down he wakes up or only stays down for 3-5mins before waking and crying. So yes, sometimes I rock him to sleep and when placing him down, use this method. It’s faster that way but sometimes when I want him to fall asleep in his cot, usually at bedtime, after bath and story/some singing and I can see he is really sleepy, I don’t rock I just put him down and kinda lay on his chest (like a hug/embrace sort of 😂) sometimes I humm or shush or pat gently as needed. Hope it helps and good luck mama 😊
Today was my first morning trying out these tips and it worked!!!!! My daughter was back in her crib fast asleep in LESS than 15 minutes!!! I shushed her and gently rubbed her cheeks and forehead NONSTOP and she knocked out. Omg I’m so happy! Especially since the first hour after she’s awake is the hardest for me since I’m also still trying to wake up. Whew! Glad I get to eat my breakfast calmly and quietly this morning! Going to continue doing this from now on! 🖤
I have a very mobile and alert curious 8.5 month old. I have always fed to sleep. His cry is unbearable though. Will this still work? Is there a way to prevent crying? How do i calm him down since he wont stop moving unless i feed him?
I find it helps if I swaddle my baby in dark room, hold then against me upright and walk and sway and while I sway I sssshhh this really calms my baby. Then I move to cradling him so he’s in the lay down position but in my arms. This whole time I’m ssssshhhhint in a dark room and gently swaying. Then when he’s super relaxed and yawning I lay him in the cot and I crouch down out of eye sight and continue to ssssshhhhh while gently rubbing his tummy. Works a charm but baby needs to be relaxed and nice and full for it to work. If he’s a bit hungry he just cries so I stop and feed and try again xx
Hi, Thanks so much for this, really helpful! Our baby of twelve weeks is falling asleep quite well in her crib, but, she struggles to stay asleep more than 45 minutes at a time..any idea on how to help her sleep longer?
Omg i almost cried hearing you talk the first minutes then you gave me hope that i can do this. I felt so lost n so frustrated that i wanted to give up. My baby is 3 month old almost 4 and im just struggling. I would definitely try this strategy ❤
Hey Mama! Hang in there! At 16 weeks, you can use our Baby Sleep Course to get your little one sleeping independently in their own space! You can check out the packages we offer here! www.littlezsleep.com/baby You can always email in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to help further! 💛 Becca
@@malinadsouza4854 sorry for the late reply because i didnt know how to answer that. I’d say no because it takes alot of inner strength doing this and of course consistency so in a way it didnt work. But i used the same technique to try and stop my baby from only sleeping while being rocked to just having to lay down beside her on the bed. Its been peaceful.
@@gb.2006 same response : I’d say no because it takes alot of inner strength doing this and of course consistency so in a way it didnt work. But i used the same technique to try and stop my baby from only sleeping while being rocked to just having to lay down beside her on the bed. Its been peaceful.
I’m thinking of trying this for my 7 week old. How long do you keep trying if they’re crying? You mentioned 30 minutes for a newborn but does that include trying to soothe him and help him fall asleep if he’s crying the whole time? In that case should I just pick him up sooner ?
Sometimes it takes me an hour to put my baby to sleep. He is so inconsistent in nap taking. Sometimes he resists them and some days he will nap for 3 hrs on me. I am trying so hard to get him to just sleep in general. I want him to take naps in crib but am struggling. It seems no matter what I do I will lay him down then he is awake 6 minutes later. Wide awake. Please help!
I thought I was the only one having the problem of my baby just being able to sleep on the sling. My legs and back are killing me atm but definitely gonna try and leave my results soon. Thank you for this different tip
For my LO it's no longer safe to swaddle him because he started to roll over early. He will nap anywhere but his crib. When I put him in it he cries and it just breaks my heart to hear him. They say it's not good to let them cry because it makes them feel neglected and unsafe. I just want him to be safe and sleep well 😩
Hey Mama! We are all about safe sleep over here!! Could you please email this into support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to offer more help and insight!! 💛Becca
What if they cry for 30 min? Or they are crying out loud for 10 min, should I allow them cry to sleep?? Not quite sure how this going to work… thank you!!!
Hi Becca 😊 we’ve started implementing this method with our 8 week old daughter today. It takes a long time but we’ve managed to settle her! I still love a contact nap and she is so little still. I wondered if it would be effective to use this method for some naps but not all so I still get some contact naps or should we do all naps? Thank you so much for this video ❤
How does this apply when you have a refluxxy baby that needs to be kept upright for a while after a feed but in that time she’s kept upright, she falls asleep in my arms. I can get her down in her bed for a while but she tends to wake after a short sleep and will vomit and stay awake. Doesn’t wake and vomit at night though. It’s a real battle, any tips greatly appreciated. Reflux is making lots of things hard Eg. Tummy time, feed/play/sleep. I feel like I have to hold her all day or she will spend the day spewing and miserable!
Hey there! Reflux is tough! I would offer the feed at the beginning of the wake window, that way you have time to hold her upright. I would also touch base with your pediatrician and see if there is anything to help her keep milk down a little better!
OMG! Just put down my 5.5 MO who had been doing contact naps since birth. She cried for 24 mins during the first nap and slept for 30 mins. For the second nap she cried for 15 mins but woke up after 15 mins. I was wondering how to get her to nap longer. I’m afraid she will be over tired if the naps are so short.
Hey Fatema! One thing I would check is to make sure you are using the correct schedule for your baby. You can get my free schedule generator here: quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5cd320557700810014fc537f If she is still having a hard time sleeping on her own for naps, I would recommend a sleep training plan to teach her the skill of independent sleep. With my Baby E-Coaching, I will give you a step by step guide to have your little one sleeping independently for nights and naps! littlezsleep.com/baby
This video only offered a concept but no details on how to get the baby sleep in that 30min? So do we end up still doing cry it out if we can only use our hands patting while shushing?
Hey there! If your little one is a newborn, you can certainly pick them up and shush them to calm them down as well and then try laying them down to fall asleep in their crib or bassinet once they are calm again! I recommend trying for the crib nap for up to 30 before moving on with the rest of the day.
@@littlezsleep thank you for the reply. However I found my baby is so bored by gas at the moment. Even she falls asleep in the crib she grizzle a lot and quite often wakes up and cry. So we ended up holding her to rescue her naps anyway. Do we just have to wait for her to grow out of the gassy period?
What if my 9 week old baby is screaming after a couple of minutes? Do I pick him up and settle and then start the 30 min clock again? I tried 5 times and he just screamed causing me to pick him up. He was so worked up there’s no way he would fall asleep :(
This is sooo cool gonna try this out my baby girl is 6 months old and she naps like 5 to 15 mins she doesn’t really nap on me much anymore she only does when she really had a bad day. But I want to try to get her to nap in the crib. I am a stay a home dad and I want to get things done but she only naps a little bit haha 😮💨
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My gram baby is 6 months sleeps through the night beautifully but doesn’t want to take naps. My daughter usually ends up holding him in her arms till he falls asleep. But then he wakes up as soon as she puts him in the crib. Her shoulders are beginning to ache because he is much heavier now. HELP!!!
Hey there, Olivia! It sounds like your little grand baby would benefit greatly from our free schedule generator littlezsleep.com/schedulegenerator ! At 6 months we recommend putting him on a 2-nap schedule! If he is being rocked to sleep for naps and nights, I highly recommend our Baby Program! This 2-week program will have your little one sleeping 11-12 hours at night and 2 sold naps, independently in their crib, each day! www.littlezsleep.com/baby!
Hey Courtney! With this strategy, you will use your hands and voice to comfort baby while he is in the crib. The goal is to have him learn that he can fall asleep in the crib.
@@littlezsleep so we let them scream for 30 mins? If they are not able to calm down with our hands and voice? Because I have been trying this and he screams! I cant do the cry it out!
I needed this video 😭… My 4 months old takes only contact naps since birth… it’s very rare when I can put her down to her baby nest next to me after holding her for a while. But 99% she naps on me and I love her more than anything and the cuddles too… but I am getting depressed that I cannot eat, go to toilet , clean the apartment etc.I feel lost and don’t know what to do. And as it’s said in the beginning of the video I feel like it’s my job, at least baby girl has a good rest ( she can nap 2-3 hours on me). I feel guilty wanting to put her down but I also feel that it’s not going to work much more longer so I am seeking for tips everywhere what to do. At night she is doing perfectly in her crib next to my bed since around she was 5 weeks old. She sleeps through the night , sometimes she wakes up once but 99% she sleeps from around 8:30 pm till 5:30-6:00 am. Only the daytime naps are difficult. I hope I will be able to do something.
I just want you to know that you are not alone. My baby is now 3 months old and I am in the same situation. It’s so hard to get things done but I’m here on the video and going to attempt to see if I can have baby girl sleep on her own. She does great at night too but when she’s more aware in the day that’s when she doesn’t like sleeping alone
@@gb.2006 she will still only do contact naps for now…. But now it’s at least less of theme I do 3 naps a day and can put her down after an hour and she’ll keep sleeping
My baby is 5m old...he sleeps in the crib when.he is in a deep sleep but not for nap or end of the night...he sleeps very well on the bed beside me..i don't know how he knows the differences...any ideas? Is it the smell? The crib is right beside the bed, railing down so i can touch him, pat him whenever
I followed your recommendation this morning and it worked but the only way that made my baby calm down and fall sleep was by giving a bottle. Is ok if this become a pattern? Thank you so much
Hey there! We want feeding to be for nourishment and not sleep, so we recommend feeding your baby wide awake (no drowsiness on the feed) every 2-3 hours. This will help your little one to be satisfied and able to go to sleep without needing to be fed to sleep!
I have a 12 week old baby who knows how to nap independently for the first nap (one hour) but he still can’t nap independently for any other nap. How do you get them to connect the dots?
Same. My 3 (almost 4 month old) has no trouble being put down for the first nap but sometime around noon she can’t nap on her own. She also has has reflux and can only fall asleep after a feed.
What do you do if baby doesn't fall asleep and just cries? My 4 month old only sleeps if held (day or night), but if I try putting him in his crib and shushing / patting etc he just cries. The longer I leave him it just turns to screams, he doesn't stop until he's held
Hey! We would love to help make sleep a thing for your little one and family! Would you mind emailing in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to provide some more guidance for you! 💛 Becca
Thank you for this video! Successfully had my 13 week old take his first nap in the pack n play today. Took him 30min but we did it! Do you suggest doing this for all naps? Or a couple a day? Thanks again!!
Hey Aissa! What a great win! I recommend starting with the first nap of the day because that is the easiest. And then as your little guy gets used to napping in his own space, you can try more throughout the day.
do you have a video which goes over nap training for 15 months old? she has been napping on us in the house or car seat or stroller when we are out. but now that she's on one nap schedule, she doesn't sleep for 2-3 hours. we need to bring her to bed and be with her to keep her napping.
Hey there! If you are wanting to teach your little one how to sleep independently for naps and night sleep, my Baby E-Coaching will give you a step by step plan! littlezsleep.com/baby
What do you do if baby goes to daycare Monday-Friday I’ve been sleep training for bed time but I think it’s so hard because at daycare he sleeps in a stroller. What do I do or tell them?
Hey there! I would recommend asking daycare to have him nap in a crib. I did a series on daycare and sleep, here is the link :) ua-cam.com/video/R5KWFtmP5BM/v-deo.html
This video was super helpful and makes me feel confident to start naps in the crib as opposed to my baby only napping in the carrier sling. What if my 4 MO is still crying and awake after 30 minutes? Should I resort back to the usual way of napping or skip the nap? Also, should we try this for every nap or just the first nap of the day to start and other naps like normal? Thank you so much!
Hey Emily! That is a great question! At 4 months old, the goal would be to have your little one take two naps in the crib and then two naps on the go (you don't want to be trapped in the house for 4 crib naps!) I would start with the first nap of the day and work your way up from there. 30 minutes is a great amount of time to try this, and if baby isn't having it, then switch to a way you know they will fall asleep. If you are looking for a plan to teach your little one the skills of independent sleep, my Baby E-Coaching can be started as early as 16 weeks old! littlezsleep.com/baby
AAP recommends all swaddling to stop at the first signs/attempts of rolling over. And, Dr. Moon from the AAP goes on to recommend swaddling also stop by 8 weeks of age. Can you explain why you suggest 12 weeks?
Hey there! I recommend getting out of the swaddle between 8-12 weeks (taking in adjusted age if baby was premature) UNLESS baby is starting to show sings of rolling then you will want to stop swaddling immediately. Many babies start to roll back to front after 8-12 weeks old, but some do roll earlier.
Hi Hannah! Night time sleep and daytime sleep are actually connected. In all of my programs we teach baby to sleep independently for nights and naps at the same time. It can be very confusing for a child for there to be different expectations for sleep throughout the day. If you are looking for a plan to get your baby sleeping in the crib, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching. littlezsleep.com/baby
PLEASE HELP. My 2 month old will not sleep at night time in her bassinet, she naps in her swing during the day perfectly. At night she sleeps on my chest all night.
Hey Hayden! Congrats on your new little one! I think you would really enjoy my newborn course. This will educate you on baby sleep and how to lay a great foundation for sleep! littlezsleep.com/newborn
Thanks for the advice. My LO is 4 months, besides having the room dark can I use a hatch to add some light or will it be to distracting? If she cry’s should I pick her up or leave her and continue trying to put her to sleep?
Hey Jessica!! No need for light as the baby doesn’t have any concept of being afraid of the dark at that young. And I have a free course you can check out for more on solving nightwakings!! www.littlezsleep.com/4steps
No matter how tired my 1 year old is, every attempt to put her down (even in a king sized bed, laying next to her) she pops up FULLY awake if she's not laying on top of me in some way. Doesn't matter how many times I try. She stopped being able to sleep on her own at around 3 months. Putting her *down* into a crib is just not going to happen, it's impossible.... Are there videos for impossible cases?
My baby is going to turn 4 months in a couple of days. He only sleeps with contact and by being rocked. How can I get him to sleep in his bassinet without being rocked? I feel like he will just cry to be picked up. Thank you
Hey Rebecca! If you want to continue contact napping, awesome! But if you are ready to make a change, I would recommend my baby course. This is a step by step plan to teach your little one independent sleep! littlezsleep.com/baby
Yes it can get easier! I highly recommend checking out my Baby Sleep Program for babies 4-16 months old if your little one is not sleeping well on their own. This program will help you to teach your baby, step-by-step how to fall asleep all on their own within 10-15 minutes of being put down to sleep! You can find our program, here!: www.littlezsleep.com/baby
Thank you SO much for posting this video. I have been contact napping and nursing to sleep which I loved doing until baby got to be 5 months old and got heavy and I couldn't get much done! I just tried doing the 1st nap in the crib with me next to him rubbing his head and tummy and he fell asleep within 20 minutes!! It's so exciting. My only question would be, what do I do if he wakes up after 30 minutes? Do I go back in and sit next to him and help fall back asleep? Also is it ok to wear him for naps when I'm not home or is car seat better for that?
Hey Mama! I am SO happy you found this video helpful and YAY for falling asleep in the crib! Would you mind emailing your questions into support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to offer more insight and guidance! Thanks so much!! 💛Becca
Hi! I have a baby boy who is 3 months old and only does contact naps during the day. In order for him to even contact map on me he likes to be bounced and not rocked in any other way…. I’ve tried to stop the bouncing but he just screams… I am now trying to get him to sleep in his crib during naps but I have to bounce him first… I need help :/
Hey Samantha! Congrats on your on your new little one. For a newborn it is totally fine for you to help them fall asleep. I think you will find this video very helpful! ua-cam.com/video/uToRpRl70jg/v-deo.html
My baby is 5 months old, and when he was colicky he slept in a bouncer. And now he won’t fall asleep during the day without being rocked in the bouncer. I tried rocking him less and less but as soon as I pick him up to transfer him, he wakes up and we are back to ground 0. How do I teach him to fall asleep on his own without being bounced to sleep? And no CIO method. I don’t have the heart for that! Also, is the black out room absolutely necessary? Our rooms have a ton of windows and it would be super hard to get it that dark 😅 And how would I adjust later if I’m not able to put him down in a dark room - say I’m not home or whatnot?
Hey Anna! My Baby E-Coaching program walks you through a step by step plan to get your little one sleeping independently! It is not Cry It Out, but it is also not a no cry sleep method. If you would like more information about our strategies, feel free to email support@littlezsleep.com!
Hi there! If I make the room completely dark, wouldn't that affect my baby's way to distinguish between day and night? Or is it just until they get used to falling asleep in a crib and then it's back to light room?
Hey Loredana! A baby's circadian rhythm is established around 8-9 weeks of age! Darkening the room at nap time will not affect their circadian rhythm because they are exposed to daylight all throughout the day! A dark environment is the most ideal location for them to take long, restorative naps!
Hi, started using this method this morning but my baby started crying after 10 minutes of trying, is your idea to let them cry till 15 minutes and then soothe them or soothe them instantly and when they are ok to put them down and try again for the rest of that 15 minutes? Thank you
You will offer the nap for 30 minutes, soothing your baby periodically during that time! We recommend letting them fuss/cry for just a few minutes and then help to soothe and calm them when necessary. If your little one just won't settle after 30 minutes of offering the nap in the crib, then you can move on and rescue the nap outside of the crib!
may i ask when is the first nap of the day? my 4mo sleeps arnd 10pm n wakes around 4-5am for a feed. is the sleep after this feed the first nap? thank u!
Hey Alicia! I count daytime starting no earlier than 6 am, so for that feed around 4-5 am you would change diaper, feed, and put back into the crib. Then when baby wakes up after that, you would count that as the start of the day.
@@littlezsleep Whatif 1 month old has the same situation but wont fall back asleep in bassinet after 4? We've been starting the day then andfalling aseep in the swing but only out of desperation
Hey Marina! I recommend keeping baby WIDE awake for all feeds so that they learn food is for nourishment not sleep. Do whatever you have to to keep baby awake: turn on all lights, sing, tickle...
Hi Ali! The first nap of the day is the easiest to try a crib nap because that is when their sleep pressure is the greatest! If your baby is over 16 weeks and consistently waking at 5 am, my Early Morning Wake Ups Course can help you teach your little one to sleep longer! littlezsleep.com/early-morning-wakes
Get them used to not falling asleep when feeding by playing music or watching tv and feeding in a bright room then after rock them to sleep and when you notice they start to fall asleep, put them in the crib and do as she said. But do your best to keep baby awake while feeding!
But this doesn’t talk about the baby who is laid down and is crying. Try for 30 minutes. With a crying baby? Nobody addressed this and we’re going crazy. Sorry for the crazy comment 😅
Hey Thomas! If your little one is struggling to sleep on their own and you are ready to make a change, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching. That is where I give you a step by step plan of how to get your baby sleep on their own for nights and naps :) littlezsleep.com/baby
Hey Katie! Yes! You can try all the same strategies to help your newborn sleep in the bassinet! If you would like to learn more about newborn sleep, my Newborn Course can help you lay a great foundation of sleep from the start! littlezsleep.com/newborn
Hey William! I would make sure you are using the correct wake windows. Check out my free schedule generator! quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5cd320557700810014fc537f
Hi there, first of all, thank you for the video and the method. I tried this method this morning for my nearly 12 weeks old and it worked for us. Took me 30 mins kept picking up and putting down, then my son went to sleep for 40 mins, he woke up, did not cry, stayed in the bassinet for 10 mins and started crying. I picked him out and calmed him but it took 20 mins to settle him. I ended up holding him to sleep for the rest of the nap May I have a question please? When he wakes up after that 40 mins nap, should I keep trying to put him back in the bassinet like the beginning or just do everything like holding /rocking for him to sleep the rest of the nap and try thr method again at the next naps? I want him to have a good nap so he won't wake up unhappily and tired. How many time do you recommend us should do it a day? Many thanks
Hey there! I am glad to hear that this helped to get your little one to nap in the bassinet! Newborn naps are all over the place, so it is totally normally for them to have some short naps and some long naps. You could try to rescue the nap, but if it is taking a long time, you could just get him up and start his next wake window.
Hey Diana! As a small business yes, we have programs that parents are able to purchase. But also we aim to provide ample FREE content! Our podcast, UA-cams and free courses are available for any parent who longs for quality content to help make sleep a thing!
so let me get this straight, i put baby in the crib for 30min. the thing is she cries immediately after i sit her down, should i let her cry in her crib for that 30min duration while i rub, pat her back and play the white noise? or should i pick her up, calm her down then set her back into the crib(repeat) till the 30min are over?
Hey there! This is a great question and my team would love to explain this process in greater detail with you! Could you please copy/paste this to support@littlezsleep.com so my team can give you the best possible guidance? Thank you!! 💛
Hi Kristine! I have worked with many families who have lived in small spaces, for these situations I HIGHLY recommend the Slumberpod! It allows you to give baby their own sleep space without blacking out the entire room. Here is a blog post I wrote on the Slumberpod littlezsleep.com/blog/7-ways-to-use-your-slumberpod/
I love having my baby girl sleeping in my arms, but I need to clean my house, to eat, to take a shower and so on. My back is struggling also, she's more than 5 kg.
Hey Kamila! I get it, the snuggles are so sweet, but you also need time for yourself
How did you manage 😢😢 please tell me
I'm going to try this because we're 8 months in and if I put her in her sleep pod or anywhere but my arms she sleeps less than 15 minutes. She will even sleep in my mom's arms 😅
@@sandys-place4829I feel the same way. Our 2-month-old naps only on my husband and I, except for my mother when she is over. On really hard days our child needs to sleep on us during the night.
I’ve done this for 4 naps total and today my little one fell asleep after 15 minutes and was able to put himself back to sleep when he woke up 30 minutes later! Thank you!
YAY mama!!!! What a great win!! SO, so excited for you and your little one! 💛 Becca
I started implementing these tips the day I watched this. And it’s working beautifully! Me and my baby (and my back!) thank you!!
That is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
I’m not one to comment on a video BUT I’m here to say thank you 🙏 after all else failed I came across this video and with followed the tips provided (with some of my own tweaks to suit me and my baby) and it’s worked. He slept in his crib beautifully and has been for the past 3 days now. I’m so relieved 😌. Thank you 🙏
How old is your baby?
Did you rock and then place baby in the bassinet? Please share I’m hoping to try this tomorrow but my little one is used to being rocked completely to sleep.
@@deyaniralacayo2122he was 5 months old when I started doing this
@@gb.2006with us, our issue was that the moment I tried to put him down he wakes up or only stays down for 3-5mins before waking and crying. So yes, sometimes I rock him to sleep and when placing him down, use this method. It’s faster that way but sometimes when I want him to fall asleep in his cot, usually at bedtime, after bath and story/some singing and I can see he is really sleepy, I don’t rock I just put him down and kinda lay on his chest (like a hug/embrace sort of 😂) sometimes I humm or shush or pat gently as needed. Hope it helps and good luck mama 😊
Today was my first morning trying out these tips and it worked!!!!! My daughter was back in her crib fast asleep in LESS than 15 minutes!!! I shushed her and gently rubbed her cheeks and forehead NONSTOP and she knocked out. Omg I’m so happy! Especially since the first hour after she’s awake is the hardest for me since I’m also still trying to wake up. Whew! Glad I get to eat my breakfast calmly and quietly this morning! Going to continue doing this from now on! 🖤
Yay!!! I’m so happy to hear this win, Valeria!!! Keep it up! 💛💛💛
Did she cry at first? Did you rock at all?
I have a very mobile and alert curious 8.5 month old. I have always fed to sleep. His cry is unbearable though. Will this still work? Is there a way to prevent crying? How do i calm him down since he wont stop moving unless i feed him?
I find it helps if I swaddle my baby in dark room, hold then against me upright and walk and sway and while I sway I sssshhh this really calms my baby. Then I move to cradling him so he’s in the lay down position but in my arms. This whole time I’m ssssshhhhint in a dark room and gently swaying. Then when he’s super relaxed and yawning I lay him in the cot and I crouch down out of eye sight and continue to ssssshhhhh while gently rubbing his tummy. Works a charm but baby needs to be relaxed and nice and full for it to work. If he’s a bit hungry he just cries so I stop and feed and try again xx
Hi,
Thanks so much for this, really helpful! Our baby of twelve weeks is falling asleep quite well in her crib, but, she struggles to stay asleep more than 45 minutes at a time..any idea on how to help her sleep longer?
This is my issue as well!
Omg i almost cried hearing you talk the first minutes then you gave me hope that i can do this. I felt so lost n so frustrated that i wanted to give up. My baby is 3 month old almost 4 and im just struggling. I would definitely try this strategy ❤
Hey Mama! Hang in there! At 16 weeks, you can use our Baby Sleep Course to get your little one sleeping independently in their own space! You can check out the packages we offer here! www.littlezsleep.com/baby
You can always email in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to help further! 💛 Becca
How did it work for you?
Did it work???
@@malinadsouza4854 sorry for the late reply because i didnt know how to answer that. I’d say no because it takes alot of inner strength doing this and of course consistency so in a way it didnt work. But i used the same technique to try and stop my baby from only sleeping while being rocked to just having to lay down beside her on the bed. Its been peaceful.
@@gb.2006 same response : I’d say no because it takes alot of inner strength doing this and of course consistency so in a way it didnt work. But i used the same technique to try and stop my baby from only sleeping while being rocked to just having to lay down beside her on the bed. Its been peaceful.
I’m thinking of trying this for my 7 week old. How long do you keep trying if they’re crying? You mentioned 30 minutes for a newborn but does that include trying to soothe him and help him fall asleep if he’s crying the whole time? In that case should I just pick him up sooner ?
Thanks for the advice. I will try it..
Sometimes it takes me an hour to put my baby to sleep. He is so inconsistent in nap taking. Sometimes he resists them and some days he will nap for 3 hrs on me. I am trying so hard to get him to just sleep in general. I want him to take naps in crib but am struggling. It seems no matter what I do I will lay him down then he is awake 6 minutes later. Wide awake. Please help!
I thought I was the only one having the problem of my baby just being able to sleep on the sling.
My legs and back are killing me atm but definitely gonna try and leave my results soon.
Thank you for this different tip
You are so, so welcome, let us know how it goes!
I live in a small space… so the room isn’t dark during the day we get a lot of natural light what do you suggest if it doesn’t get that dark
Slumber pod
For my LO it's no longer safe to swaddle him because he started to roll over early. He will nap anywhere but his crib. When I put him in it he cries and it just breaks my heart to hear him. They say it's not good to let them cry because it makes them feel neglected and unsafe. I just want him to be safe and sleep well 😩
Hey Mama! We are all about safe sleep over here!! Could you please email this into support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to offer more help and insight!! 💛Becca
What if they cry for 30 min? Or they are crying out loud for 10 min, should I allow them cry to sleep?? Not quite sure how this going to work… thank you!!!
Hi Becca 😊 we’ve started implementing this method with our 8 week old daughter today. It takes a long time but we’ve managed to settle her!
I still love a contact nap and she is so little still. I wondered if it would be effective to use this method for some naps but not all so I still get some contact naps or should we do all naps?
Thank you so much for this video ❤
How does this apply when you have a refluxxy baby that needs to be kept upright for a while after a feed but in that time she’s kept upright, she falls asleep in my arms. I can get her down in her bed for a while but she tends to wake after a short sleep and will vomit and stay awake. Doesn’t wake and vomit at night though. It’s a real battle, any tips greatly appreciated. Reflux is making lots of things hard Eg. Tummy time, feed/play/sleep. I feel like I have to hold her all day or she will spend the day spewing and miserable!
Hey there! Reflux is tough! I would offer the feed at the beginning of the wake window, that way you have time to hold her upright. I would also touch base with your pediatrician and see if there is anything to help her keep milk down a little better!
OMG! Just put down my 5.5 MO who had been doing contact naps since birth. She cried for 24 mins during the first nap and slept for 30 mins. For the second nap she cried for 15 mins but woke up after 15 mins. I was wondering how to get her to nap longer. I’m afraid she will be over tired if the naps are so short.
Hey Fatema! One thing I would check is to make sure you are using the correct schedule for your baby. You can get my free schedule generator here: quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5cd320557700810014fc537f
If she is still having a hard time sleeping on her own for naps, I would recommend a sleep training plan to teach her the skill of independent sleep. With my Baby E-Coaching, I will give you a step by step guide to have your little one sleeping independently for nights and naps! littlezsleep.com/baby
This video only offered a concept but no details on how to get the baby sleep in that 30min? So do we end up still doing cry it out if we can only use our hands patting while shushing?
Hey there! If your little one is a newborn, you can certainly pick them up and shush them to calm them down as well and then try laying them down to fall asleep in their crib or bassinet once they are calm again! I recommend trying for the crib nap for up to 30 before moving on with the rest of the day.
@@littlezsleep thank you for the reply. However I found my baby is so bored by gas at the moment. Even she falls asleep in the crib she grizzle a lot and quite often wakes up and cry. So we ended up holding her to rescue her naps anyway. Do we just have to wait for her to grow out of the gassy period?
Can you do a vedio on the shush pat method or the 5ss for crying and sleep baby
Girl you’re reading my mind!!! We have that in upcoming queue! 💕💕👏🏼
What if my 9 week old baby is screaming after a couple of minutes? Do I pick him up and settle and then start the 30 min clock again?
I tried 5 times and he just screamed causing me to pick him up. He was so worked up there’s no way he would fall asleep :(
This is sooo cool gonna try this out my baby girl is 6 months old and she naps like 5 to 15 mins she doesn’t really nap on me much anymore she only does when she really had a bad day. But I want to try to get her to nap in the crib. I am a stay a home dad and I want to get things done but she only naps a little bit haha 😮💨
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My gram baby is 6 months sleeps through the night beautifully but doesn’t want to take naps. My daughter usually ends up holding him in her arms till he falls asleep. But then he wakes up as soon as she puts him in the crib. Her shoulders are beginning to ache because he is much heavier now. HELP!!!
Hey there, Olivia! It sounds like your little grand baby would benefit greatly from our free schedule generator littlezsleep.com/schedulegenerator ! At 6 months we recommend putting him on a 2-nap schedule!
If he is being rocked to sleep for naps and nights, I highly recommend our Baby Program! This 2-week program will have your little one sleeping 11-12 hours at night and 2 sold naps, independently in their crib, each day! www.littlezsleep.com/baby!
oh no... today is the day... can't wait...
Thought we are not allowed to swaddle with blanket because of SID?
Do we pick him up if he wails and put him back down when he stops? For 30 minutes?
Hey Courtney! With this strategy, you will use your hands and voice to comfort baby while he is in the crib. The goal is to have him learn that he can fall asleep in the crib.
@@littlezsleep so we let them scream for 30 mins? If they are not able to calm down with our hands and voice? Because I have been trying this and he screams! I cant do the cry it out!
I needed this video 😭… My 4 months old takes only contact naps since birth… it’s very rare when I can put her down to her baby nest next to me after holding her for a while. But 99% she naps on me and I love her more than anything and the cuddles too… but I am getting depressed that I cannot eat, go to toilet , clean the apartment etc.I feel lost and don’t know what to do. And as it’s said in the beginning of the video I feel like it’s my job, at least baby girl has a good rest ( she can nap 2-3 hours on me). I feel guilty wanting to put her down but I also feel that it’s not going to work much more longer so I am seeking for tips everywhere what to do.
At night she is doing perfectly in her crib next to my bed since around she was 5 weeks old. She sleeps through the night , sometimes she wakes up once but 99% she sleeps from around 8:30 pm till 5:30-6:00 am. Only the daytime naps are difficult. I hope I will be able to do something.
I just want you to know that you are not alone. My baby is now 3 months old and I am in the same situation. It’s so hard to get things done but I’m here on the video and going to attempt to see if I can have baby girl sleep on her own. She does great at night too but when she’s more aware in the day that’s when she doesn’t like sleeping alone
@@stephanietzompa6564 I’m in the same boat, did it work??.
@@gb.2006 she will still only do contact naps for now…. But now it’s at least less of theme I do 3 naps a day and can put her down after an hour and she’ll keep sleeping
@@stephanietzompa6564 so it didn’t work?
My baby is 5m old...he sleeps in the crib when.he is in a deep sleep but not for nap or end of the night...he sleeps very well on the bed beside me..i don't know how he knows the differences...any ideas? Is it the smell? The crib is right beside the bed, railing down so i can touch him, pat him whenever
I followed your recommendation this morning and it worked but the only way that made my baby calm down and fall sleep was by giving a bottle. Is ok if this become a pattern? Thank you so much
Hey there! We want feeding to be for nourishment and not sleep, so we recommend feeding your baby wide awake (no drowsiness on the feed) every 2-3 hours. This will help your little one to be satisfied and able to go to sleep without needing to be fed to sleep!
I have a 12 week old baby who knows how to nap independently for the first nap (one hour) but he still can’t nap independently for any other nap. How do you get them to connect the dots?
Same. My 3 (almost 4 month old) has no trouble being put down for the first nap but sometime around noon she can’t nap on her own. She also has has reflux and can only fall asleep after a feed.
What do you do if baby doesn't fall asleep and just cries? My 4 month old only sleeps if held (day or night), but if I try putting him in his crib and shushing / patting etc he just cries. The longer I leave him it just turns to screams, he doesn't stop until he's held
Hey! We would love to help make sleep a thing for your little one and family! Would you mind emailing in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to provide some more guidance for you! 💛 Becca
I believe in the UK swaddling is banned so I struggle getting bby to sleep in crib
Thank you for this video! Successfully had my 13 week old take his first nap in the pack n play today. Took him 30min but we did it! Do you suggest doing this for all naps? Or a couple a day? Thanks again!!
Hey Aissa! What a great win! I recommend starting with the first nap of the day because that is the easiest. And then as your little guy gets used to napping in his own space, you can try more throughout the day.
do you have a video which goes over nap training for 15 months old? she has been napping on us in the house or car seat or stroller when we are out. but now that she's on one nap schedule, she doesn't sleep for 2-3 hours. we need to bring her to bed and be with her to keep her napping.
Hey there! If you are wanting to teach your little one how to sleep independently for naps and night sleep, my Baby E-Coaching will give you a step by step plan! littlezsleep.com/baby
How's your baby napping now? Mine is 16 month and still contact naps
What do you do if baby goes to daycare Monday-Friday I’ve been sleep training for bed time but I think it’s so hard because at daycare he sleeps in a stroller. What do I do or tell them?
Hey there! I would recommend asking daycare to have him nap in a crib. I did a series on daycare and sleep, here is the link :) ua-cam.com/video/R5KWFtmP5BM/v-deo.html
This video was super helpful and makes me feel confident to start naps in the crib as opposed to my baby only napping in the carrier sling. What if my 4 MO is still crying and awake after 30 minutes? Should I resort back to the usual way of napping or skip the nap? Also, should we try this for every nap or just the first nap of the day to start and other naps like normal? Thank you so much!
Hey Emily! That is a great question! At 4 months old, the goal would be to have your little one take two naps in the crib and then two naps on the go (you don't want to be trapped in the house for 4 crib naps!) I would start with the first nap of the day and work your way up from there. 30 minutes is a great amount of time to try this, and if baby isn't having it, then switch to a way you know they will fall asleep.
If you are looking for a plan to teach your little one the skills of independent sleep, my Baby E-Coaching can be started as early as 16 weeks old! littlezsleep.com/baby
AAP recommends all swaddling to stop at the first signs/attempts of rolling over. And, Dr. Moon from the AAP goes on to recommend swaddling also stop by 8 weeks of age. Can you explain why you suggest 12 weeks?
Hey there! I recommend getting out of the swaddle between 8-12 weeks (taking in adjusted age if baby was premature) UNLESS baby is starting to show sings of rolling then you will want to stop swaddling immediately. Many babies start to roll back to front after 8-12 weeks old, but some do roll earlier.
Any tips for a 9 month old baby. She refuses to sleep in her bed, as soon as I place her in her cot bed she wakes and starts screaming
Hey there! My Baby E-Coaching was created for families just like yours to teach their little one how to sleep independently! littlezsleep.com/baby
For a 6 month old would you recommend doing this before, during, or after night training?
Hi Hannah! Night time sleep and daytime sleep are actually connected. In all of my programs we teach baby to sleep independently for nights and naps at the same time. It can be very confusing for a child for there to be different expectations for sleep throughout the day. If you are looking for a plan to get your baby sleeping in the crib, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching.
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PLEASE HELP. My 2 month old will not sleep at night time in her bassinet, she naps in her swing during the day perfectly. At night she sleeps on my chest all night.
Hey Hayden! Congrats on your new little one! I think you would really enjoy my newborn course. This will educate you on baby sleep and how to lay a great foundation for sleep!
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Thanks for the advice. My LO is 4 months, besides having the room dark can I use a hatch to add some light or will it be to distracting? If she cry’s should I pick her up or leave her and continue trying to put her to sleep?
Hey Jessica!! No need for light as the baby doesn’t have any concept of being afraid of the dark at that young. And I have a free course you can check out for more on solving nightwakings!! www.littlezsleep.com/4steps
No matter how tired my 1 year old is, every attempt to put her down (even in a king sized bed, laying next to her) she pops up FULLY awake if she's not laying on top of me in some way. Doesn't matter how many times I try. She stopped being able to sleep on her own at around 3 months. Putting her *down* into a crib is just not going to happen, it's impossible.... Are there videos for impossible cases?
My baby is going to turn 4 months in a couple of days. He only sleeps with contact and by being rocked. How can I get him to sleep in his bassinet without being rocked? I feel like he will just cry to be picked up. Thank you
Hey Rebecca! If you want to continue contact napping, awesome! But if you are ready to make a change, I would recommend my baby course. This is a step by step plan to teach your little one independent sleep!
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My baby is 5monthe and he just screams when I put him in in his bed for a nap even if I'm there. Will it get easyer?
Yes it can get easier! I highly recommend checking out my Baby Sleep Program for babies 4-16 months old if your little one is not sleeping well on their own. This program will help you to teach your baby, step-by-step how to fall asleep all on their own within 10-15 minutes of being put down to sleep!
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Thank you SO much for posting this video. I have been contact napping and nursing to sleep which I loved doing until baby got to be 5 months old and got heavy and I couldn't get much done! I just tried doing the 1st nap in the crib with me next to him rubbing his head and tummy and he fell asleep within 20 minutes!! It's so exciting. My only question would be, what do I do if he wakes up after 30 minutes? Do I go back in and sit next to him and help fall back asleep? Also is it ok to wear him for naps when I'm not home or is car seat better for that?
Hey Mama! I am SO happy you found this video helpful and YAY for falling asleep in the crib! Would you mind emailing your questions into support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to offer more insight and guidance! Thanks so much!! 💛Becca
Hi! I have a baby boy who is 3 months old and only does contact naps during the day. In order for him to even contact map on me he likes to be bounced and not rocked in any other way…. I’ve tried to stop the bouncing but he just screams… I am now trying to get him to sleep in his crib during naps but I have to bounce him first… I need help :/
Hey Samantha! Congrats on your on your new little one. For a newborn it is totally fine for you to help them fall asleep. I think you will find this video very helpful! ua-cam.com/video/uToRpRl70jg/v-deo.html
My baby is 5 months old, and when he was colicky he slept in a bouncer. And now he won’t fall asleep during the day without being rocked in the bouncer. I tried rocking him less and less but as soon as I pick him up to transfer him, he wakes up and we are back to ground 0. How do I teach him to fall asleep on his own without being bounced to sleep? And no CIO method. I don’t have the heart for that!
Also, is the black out room absolutely necessary? Our rooms have a ton of windows and it would be super hard to get it that dark 😅
And how would I adjust later if I’m not able to put him down in a dark room - say I’m not home or whatnot?
Hey Anna! My Baby E-Coaching program walks you through a step by step plan to get your little one sleeping independently! It is not Cry It Out, but it is also not a no cry sleep method. If you would like more information about our strategies, feel free to email support@littlezsleep.com!
Hi there! If I make the room completely dark, wouldn't that affect my baby's way to distinguish between day and night? Or is it just until they get used to falling asleep in a crib and then it's back to light room?
Hey Loredana! A baby's circadian rhythm is established around 8-9 weeks of age! Darkening the room at nap time will not affect their circadian rhythm because they are exposed to daylight all throughout the day! A dark environment is the most ideal location for them to take long, restorative naps!
Hi, started using this method this morning but my baby started crying after 10 minutes of trying, is your idea to let them cry till 15 minutes and then soothe them or soothe them instantly and when they are ok to put them down and try again for the rest of that 15 minutes? Thank you
You will offer the nap for 30 minutes, soothing your baby periodically during that time! We recommend letting them fuss/cry for just a few minutes and then help to soothe and calm them when necessary. If your little one just won't settle after 30 minutes of offering the nap in the crib, then you can move on and rescue the nap outside of the crib!
Ok thanks a lot
may i ask when is the first nap of the day? my 4mo sleeps arnd 10pm n wakes around 4-5am for a feed. is the sleep after this feed the first nap? thank u!
Hey Alicia! I count daytime starting no earlier than 6 am, so for that feed around 4-5 am you would change diaper, feed, and put back into the crib. Then when baby wakes up after that, you would count that as the start of the day.
@@littlezsleep Whatif 1 month old has the same situation but wont fall back asleep in bassinet after 4? We've been starting the day then andfalling aseep in the swing but only out of desperation
What if my baby fall asleep while breastfeeding? How can I practice this? He is 8 and half months old. Thank you.
Hey Marina! I recommend keeping baby WIDE awake for all feeds so that they learn food is for nourishment not sleep. Do whatever you have to to keep baby awake: turn on all lights, sing, tickle...
What if your baby wakes up for the day at 5am? Should I still attempt this for the 6am nap?
Hi Ali! The first nap of the day is the easiest to try a crib nap because that is when their sleep pressure is the greatest! If your baby is over 16 weeks and consistently waking at 5 am, my Early Morning Wake Ups Course can help you teach your little one to sleep longer! littlezsleep.com/early-morning-wakes
I was excited for this, then when you said place baby in the crib, Im like ops no. My baby nurses to sleep. Dont think itll work
Same here
Get them used to not falling asleep when feeding by playing music or watching tv and feeding in a bright room then after rock them to sleep and when you notice they start to fall asleep, put them in the crib and do as she said. But do your best to keep baby awake while feeding!
But this doesn’t talk about the baby who is laid down and is crying. Try for 30 minutes. With a crying baby? Nobody addressed this and we’re going crazy. Sorry for the crazy comment 😅
What if they scream for the whole time and can’t be soothed?
Hey Thomas! If your little one is struggling to sleep on their own and you are ready to make a change, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching. That is where I give you a step by step plan of how to get your baby sleep on their own for nights and naps :) littlezsleep.com/baby
Do you suggest that same strategy if newborn won't sleep in bassinet at night either?!
Hey Katie! Yes! You can try all the same strategies to help your newborn sleep in the bassinet!
If you would like to learn more about newborn sleep, my Newborn Course can help you lay a great foundation of sleep from the start! littlezsleep.com/newborn
That's going to be challenging. My 12 week old won't last a second in the crib without yelling and bursting into tears.
Hey William! I would make sure you are using the correct wake windows. Check out my free schedule generator! quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5cd320557700810014fc537f
did they ever get better? my 13 wk old is the same
Why just a mom though 😂
Hi there, first of all, thank you for the video and the method. I tried this method this morning for my nearly 12 weeks old and it worked for us. Took me 30 mins kept picking up and putting down, then my son went to sleep for 40 mins, he woke up, did not cry, stayed in the bassinet for 10 mins and started crying. I picked him out and calmed him but it took 20 mins to settle him. I ended up holding him to sleep for the rest of the nap
May I have a question please? When he wakes up after that 40 mins nap, should I keep trying to put him back in the bassinet like the beginning or just do everything like holding /rocking for him to sleep the rest of the nap and try thr method again at the next naps? I want him to have a good nap so he won't wake up unhappily and tired. How many time do you recommend us should do it a day? Many thanks
Hey there! I am glad to hear that this helped to get your little one to nap in the bassinet! Newborn naps are all over the place, so it is totally normally for them to have some short naps and some long naps. You could try to rescue the nap, but if it is taking a long time, you could just get him up and start his next wake window.
I've tried this and he just screams or laughs 😢
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They just want your money for the programs smh
Hey Diana! As a small business yes, we have programs that parents are able to purchase. But also we aim to provide ample FREE content! Our podcast, UA-cams and free courses are available for any parent who longs for quality content to help make sleep a thing!
This video could have been 2 minutes long without the self-a-grandizing
so let me get this straight, i put baby in the crib for 30min. the thing is she cries immediately after i sit her down, should i let her cry in her crib for that 30min duration while i rub, pat her back and play the white noise? or should i pick her up, calm her down then set her back into the crib(repeat) till the 30min are over?
Hey there! This is a great question and my team would love to explain this process in greater detail with you! Could you please copy/paste this to support@littlezsleep.com so my team can give you the best possible guidance? Thank you!! 💛
Please share response !
I live in a small space… so the room isn’t dark during the day we get a lot of natural light what do you suggest if it doesn’t get that dark
Hi Kristine! I have worked with many families who have lived in small spaces, for these situations I HIGHLY recommend the Slumberpod! It allows you to give baby their own sleep space without blacking out the entire room. Here is a blog post I wrote on the Slumberpod littlezsleep.com/blog/7-ways-to-use-your-slumberpod/
We have black out blinds with suction cups you can attach to the window. We just take it on and off during the day.