I have a 2.5yr old dd and 5 month old dd. Toddler has afternoon nap of approx 2 hours most afternoons.
Baby will tend to have 3 naps during the day, but most of the time I feed her to sleep, and I'd like to move on from this.
When eldest was a baby, we put a bit of effort into teaching dd to fall asleep in her cot - but it took a good chunk of time, patting her, singing to her etc. My questions is: How do you do this when you have a toddler to look after?
Some days there is someone else (DH or DM) around who could do this or look after toddler, and if she's napping it'd be ok, but then when it's just me, I can't figure out how I can help baby sleep, as I can't leave toddler on her own for 15/20mins or however long it would take.
I'm also aware, that I'm by no means the first parent to have two children, so you friendly folk must have some helpful advice! I'm not prepared to just leave baby to cry, but would love to hear other suggestions or what's worked for you.
Thanks!
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fizzicles · 03/08/2015 19:31
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