A positive sleeping story

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My DD is 11 months old and ( if we discount the first 2-3 months when the sleeping pattern was still erratic because of night feeding) we have only had 2 sleepless nights (when teething) in 8 months. I think it's quite special!
Everyone says how lucky we are and she and her big sister have the same bedtime from about 8.30 to 8.

I am saying as a positive example and my intention is not to "brag" about it I just wanted to share

How did you do it?

Good stuff.

More details, please! Or was she just a heaven-sent easy sleeper from 3 months on? Did you do anything different to your first child? Was she quick to sleep through as well?

Yes I did- the rule number one is always being left in the cot and never never never sleeps with us. I just leave her now with a bit of light and close the door. First two months was tough as I was letting her fall asleep on my shoulder and putting her down but she was still waking up in the cot. Occasionally I'll pick her up and put her bak straight away. Dummy is there too.
Daytime naps are short - 2 hrs all together from 11-13 and sometimes one more but never longer then an hour.
She is formula fed though ( first three months I did both though) and that does help them to sleep.

My first one was a good sleeper but needed carrying or tapping or whatever it was to get her to sleep which is why I was so adamant not to do it second time.
I am also a strong believer that a difference between night and day should be introduced early so I wouldn't allow really long day naps. Hope I can help!

So pleased for you,

but can I ask, what is so very wrong with rocking or patting your darling child to sleep?

nothing at all but it lasted for an hour minimum and I had to creep out of the room and she'd hear me and I'd have to go back again- so bedtime was taking ages. I used to hold her hand for hours that was all. I give them kisses and cuddles when they go to bed but I don't stay if you see what i mean.