Putting down drowsy?

[BroomForMyChin]

How does this work? When I do it with DD (8 months) she goes from very very sleepy to instantly awake, starts crawling round her cot, and is currently laughing at me (I'm on my phone). She is now attempting to pull herself up on the bars whilst she's in her sleeping bag, it's taken a good few attempts but she's managed it. Now she's thrown her dummy at me. She was basically asleep 5 mins ago. Sigh. Any advice?

Stick it out? sorry I know that doesnt sound very helpful but this happens with my DS (7 months). I'll put him down sleepy but as soon as his head hits the pillow, eyes wide open, smiling/ looking round , reaching for toys etc. usually after 10 - 15 mins he will settle down, often have a bit of a cry/moan and as soon as he starts resting his head down I know he'll settle. it takes a little while! I find it helpful to set myself a time - eg half hour, if no signs of sleepiness by then I'll feed/rock again.

Maybe try keep laying her down/patting mattress, singing softly, shhing til she gets message? I find a firm-ish hand on his back (he's a tummy sleeper) can kind of hold him down and help relax!

my 8mo old dd is exactly the same, I've only started doing it over the last week or so, as soon as she can feel she being put down then she's all giggles and completely loving life! Depending on how quick I want her to be asleep then I pick her back up and cuddle a bit more so she's that little bit more sleepy and then when I put her down again she's fine with it and will nod off with a little pat. I do put her to sleep on her belly tho. She won't go to sleep on her back.

I know what your saying makes sense but shes more stubborn than me. This will go on for hours. And she's not safe in the cot. She just bashed her chin pulling herself up, so I got her out calmed her down got her back to drowsy again and put her back down and now were back to her playing in her cot.

I've tried holding both her hands while leaning over her cot but she just blows raspberries/growls until my back is aching so much I have to stop (usually after about 20 mins).

Have you tried just leaving her to it? It was around this age I found with my DS that if I was in the room I would just be a major distraction & he would constantly be trying to look at me & get my attention. If your LO is happy & not crying in distress, I'd probably put her in bed & walk out & see if she settles by herself in around 10mins.

The other thing I found is that if there was lots of faffing around/chattering then it can often be because they aren't quite tired enough to nap, so it may be time for a wee routine tweak. I'd definitely see if its a distraction issue first though.x