6m old sleep probs - help!

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I have a gorgeous daughter who is 6m old.We had a difficult birth and from the 1st night in hospital she was put in bed with me. I breastfeed her to sleep at night, we co-sleep (DH in spare room) as if she falls asleep being nursed as soon asI move her to put her down she wakes and the only successful wat of resettling is by being nursed again. I know we have a breast/sleep association.....what can I do?

We have just about over the last month managed to settle her in a pushchair/carseat, she would scream nonstop prior to this. It is very hit or miss, you have to be spot on her sleep cues.

I supposed to be back in work January, but cant see how to change this now. She screams when I leave the room, we are pretty much constantly attached! I love her dearly, but do I need to teach her to self soothe now? Everyone keeps telling me its tough love but i have to do controlled crying. Any thoughts? similiar experiences? x

I don't think you need to resort to controlled crying. My dd used to feed to sleep. I just started gently waking her before putting her in her cot. Then I'd stay with her if necessary, stroking, patting and ssshing when needed. She picked it up soon enough and now usually drops off fine unless she's over tired.

We have never co-slept though, so I'm not sure what difference that makes to things.

Good luck

DS used to feed to sleep and we had quite a bit of trouble when we started putting him in his cot in his own room. Like explosdingbosoms one of us would stay and hold his hand, stroke his nose (which he likes), and generally try and keep him calm till he settled. It used to take ages, now it's usually not so bad. If he starts to cry, I generally pick him up and hold him till he stops (no talking), then kiss him on the head and put him back in the cot. Repeat as neecessary.

It took a few days/weeks, but he got the idea in the end....

Thanks will give it a go. i am not sure if the co-sleeping makes a difference, asume so as she has always fallen asleep led down feeding. will gove it a good go ......