I have an 11 month old DD who wakes every 2-3 hours in the night. I always try leaving her 5 minutes or so to see if she can "self-soothe" but that never works. Once waking, she immediately sits or stands herself up, then screams hysterically. I go in and try to lay her down and "shush" her but that also never works, so then I pick her up. I can then either feed her, which only takes 5 minutes and she's out like a light, or I can spend half an hour rocking her back to sleep.
Its exhausting, and I know she doesn't need the night feeds but its the easiest way to get everyone back to sleep. I'd try controlled crying except it won't work for us because of DD sitting and standing up immediately upon waking and I don't think she knows how to put herself down again.
Any advice would be appreciated! I've been trying a bit of "no cry sleep solution" by using the Pantley Pull-Off, but that hasn't had any results for helping her self-soothe or reduce wakings.
Would 11months be a good time to try Pu/Pd by the Baby Whisperer? Or any other suggestions?
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11 month old won't self soothe
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jessi0343 · 16/04/2012 06:58
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