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Want to stop Rocking and co-sleeping with 6 month old baby

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Saniazahra · 20/06/2013 00:02

Hello everyone.. I'm new to this forum and have joined as I am at my wit's end with my beautiful baby girl. We have been giving her lots of cuddles and comfort since she was little as one she was a colicky baby and 2 we didn't know any different as we'v always seen our aunties and uncles rocking their babies to sleep. Now we are really struggling. Sania used to sleep in her crib then teething started and she would wake up umpteen times and I just couldn't cope so brought her into our bed- biggest mistake. Now she sleeps between us but as she has started crawling I'm terrified she might fall off the bed or wander too far over the edge not to mention my hubby and I really could do with some 'just us' time. As much as I love her sleeping with us I think it's time she moves to her cot, but I just don't know how to. I tried feeding her in her cot the other day and put her to sleep in it but she only lasted 15 mins and she woke up screaming her head off till I had to put her back into our bed. I have to hold her while she Sucks her two fingers to sleep and then lay her down and still pay her bum till she's in deep sleep.
I need to stop doing this too. Please help.. Any advice how I can stop the rocking and put her in her cot. I don't think I have the heart to let her cry it out. Is there any other way?

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mumtosp · 20/06/2013 11:02

Sorry I don't have any advice but just wanted to mark my place as I am going through the same thing with my 8 mo DS....

Saniazahra · 20/06/2013 15:20

Thanks :) guess it gives me some consolation knowing am not the only one xx

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NumTumDeDum · 20/06/2013 15:24

Me too. Ds seems to think he's a koala and clings to me all night. Was just reading up on 'wake to sleep' but I'm not convinced.

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HerrenaHarridan · 20/06/2013 15:28

Is cot in own room?

If so I suggest putting a mattress on the flood in there. Lie with her til she's asleep. Go back to feed / comfort as necessary. When she gets used to being in there by herself, move to cot.
This is similar to what I did.

Another option is, get cot into your room, take side off and push it up against your bed ( I put a double duvet on top of the sheets so there wasn't a gap) this will at build her up towards sleeping on her own and mean you can cuddle up to dh.

I am an advocate of co sleeping but the way you are doing it does not sound safe. Google safe co sleeping for ways to reduce the risks

I think I have written all those paragraphs in the wrong order but you get my drift Smile

Saniazahra · 24/06/2013 09:13

Thanks a lot .. The idea of taking the side of the cot off sounds like something that might work for us or mayne mattress in her room...She's ended up catching a cold so gonna wait till she's a bit better. Thanku so much for all your advice n help everyone :)

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