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4mnths rolling over and waking up -- what to do?

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Lorien · 30/01/2003 14:19

My ds2 is 4 months. He's big on rolling over, which is fine in the day, but now he's taken to doing it at night, and here's my problem: Once he's rolled onto his front, he can't roll back and because he hasn't figured he could just put his head down and sleep on his tummy, he wakes up totally and starts yelling. Of course, once he's awake he wants a sneaky extra feed before going back to sleep (on his back) Any advice out there about what I can do?

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EmmaTMG · 30/01/2003 14:23

How about putting a rolled up(like a sausage) blanket or towel either side of him, then he won't be able to turn over. I used to do this with both my DS's (as a comfort though) and it worked a treat.
Hope it helps

prufrock · 30/01/2003 14:39

Jo Jo Maman bebe have a thing in their catalugue that stops rolling over, and I think Ghosty has mentioned something on a previous thing about a safe-T Sleep from NZ which stops this.

Gem13 · 17/02/2003 10:25

We started using a Grobag with DS at 9 weeks with a blanket/sheet on top (depending on temperature in room) effectively tying him down! I think the restriction on movement helps him stay asleep. Harsh sounding I know but he seems happy and so are we!

When DS goes down for a nap during the day I do the same thing. This is what 'bed' is for him now.

BTW - if you do go for a Grobag, watch for the sizing. They shrink a bit in the wash and DS (who is long) was fine in the 6 - 18 month one at 9 weeks. He's now 7 months and there's no way it's going to last for another year.

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