Lucy Wolfe sleep solution can anyone help?

[BrownBirdsFly]

So we’ve been following Lucy Wolfe’s method. It’s been pretty successful so far. I’ve managed to wean my baby off night breast feeds and last night we only had two wake ups and I quickly re-settled with a pat and a shush.

However now my baby seems to be really distressed again at sleep time - both naps and overnight. We are staying and supporting and following the methods given but not quite sure why all has been ok up until now (we’re on night 3 of stay and support as I night weaning first).

Is this a known thing to happen? We did have tears the first two nights but were able to calm using the techniques and he settled and fell asleep.

TIA for anyone who can shed light!

Do you mean your baby is getting distressed during the wind down to bed/nap time, whilst reading a book etc? If so, what happens when he’s actually put in his cot? Also, how old is he? I’m afraid I didn’t experience this but if he’s now linking his bedroom to having to get used to this new sleep skill that he’s not that into, perhaps try spending more time in there just playing so it’s got more positive associations? Could also do a pushchair nap (if that works for your son) for a few days to take it a bit more slowly? Sorry if this isn’t very helpful!

He’s 10 months old. We’ve had the same routine since the day he was born, he’s becoming distressed in the cot and when held even in the room. It’s really strange as he’s always been happy in his cot and at no point In the process has he been left to cry/left alone.

Thank you for replying xx

I read (from a sleep consultant) that they get upset day 3 and 7 of a new habit so to try and push through it.
That said, if he’s getting really distressed you will want to comfort him.
Are you sure he’s not overtired when you’re trying to get him down? If it’s not that, I’d try taking him out of his sleep environment for a couple of mins and start the process again.
Good luck!