Just that really.... we need to do something about our current situation (no anti sleep training comments please). My only concern is that it might be a bit overstimulating, so am thinking we might wait 2 mins before picking up again? Interested in experiences. TIA
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ShirleyPhallus · 12/04/2023 16:37
I did a version of this almost from birth basically, almost no crying but got DD used to sleeping in her cot rather than on us from the get go
Big fan, worked well for us. I would do wake windows, watch for sleepy cues, swaddle her, white noise, then lay her down when she seemed sleepy. If she cried / grumbled heavily, I’d give her 30 secs or so of shushing and patting, then if not, pick her up, sway and shush then pop her down again. Repeat until asleep. Was great.
I think it would take longer with an older child though so would do something else if they are over 6 months-1 year.
TheRookieMum · 13/04/2023 10:29
My 6mo DS found PUPD method too stimulating and just screamed harder and harder to be picked up again and again.
We've since switched to Lucy Wolfe's Stay and Support method which works for us. It "allows" all sorts of distraction techniques to be used to bring down the crying wakes as he falls asleep, recommends picking up only every 20-30 mins if needed, and a lot of other tidbits. I'd recommend downloading her book from Audible or buying the hard copy. We're 2 weeks in and have had vast improvement in DD's sleep, albeit still ups and downs.
MooMaa83 · 13/04/2023 12:05
Thanks for replying....I actually agree PUPD may overstimulate. I actually have that book, and will have another look. If I try and settle DD in her cot she goes ballistic, but I will take another look at that approach.
TheRookieMum · 13/04/2023 10:29
My 6mo DS found PUPD method too stimulating and just screamed harder and harder to be picked up again and again.
We've since switched to Lucy Wolfe's Stay and Support method which works for us. It "allows" all sorts of distraction techniques to be used to bring down the crying wakes as he falls asleep, recommends picking up only every 20-30 mins if needed, and a lot of other tidbits. I'd recommend downloading her book from Audible or buying the hard copy. We're 2 weeks in and have had vast improvement in DD's sleep, albeit still ups and downs.
Pyri · 13/04/2023 20:14
We went to do controlled crying with our DD and on the first night put her in her cot…. She went straight to sleep! We couldn’t believe it, no crying at all.
I think some babies are massively over stimulated by all the rocking / feeding / messing around and just want to be left to go to sleep.
good for yoj op, long may it last!
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