Need Some Tough Love

[Play Care]

Started a 5 month old dcb yesterday. He had been with grandma all summer (until I had an opening) It became obvious that the only way he napped at home was in the stroller or swing...
Obvious no no here. Of course when I out him down in the PNP crying and screaming commence

And then I pick up because I feel bad...

Please give me the tough love I so desperately need here ladies!!::

[AmyKidsCo]

Honestly, I'd rock/hold him to sleep for a while (and put him down when he's asleep, of course). He's still little and in a new environment with new people.

[Cat Herder]

Hi! Bet you can read my mind by now.....

Procrastinate sleep training as long as you want, but it will still take the same amount of time and effort when you are ready. Baby was born ready, adults were the ones teaching him otherwise. ::

[Play Care]

Hi! Bet you can read my mind by now.....

Procrastinate sleep training as long as you want, but it will still take the same amount of time and effort when you are ready. Baby was born ready, adults were the ones teaching him otherwise. ::

[cheerfuldom]

dont show the baby inconsistency. You are literally making it harder on him, not easier. the best thing you can do is stick with your routine and get him sleeping safely and on his own. That is one of the best gifts you can give kids! Exhausted kids are not happy thriving kids.

[midaycare]

Honestly, I'd rock/hold him to sleep for a while (and put him down when he's asleep, of course). He's still little and in a new environment with new people.

I don't fight it in the beginning. If they need to be held because dcm or dcd does, I do it. After s/he is comfortable with me, I start slow. But anytime kiss wake up any need a quick snuggle (at any age), that is what I am here for at nap time. I put them back to bed in a few minutes and I have great sleepers. Once or twice a week someone needs a quick snuggle mid nap.

[midaycare]

So just ignore my last post because it makes no sense. Stupid iPhone. Keyboard is acting up.

[Thriftylady]

I would help him work it out now, it will only get worse. Of course cuddles and love are in order, but I am sure he is already getting that from you!

[Heidi]

Hi! Bet you can read my mind by now.....

Procrastinate sleep training as long as you want, but it will still take the same amount of time and effort when you are ready. Baby was born ready, adults were the ones teaching him otherwise. ::

[taylorw1210]

Cuddles and love for awake time - consistency sleep training for naps.

I know it's hard. Been there done that - but it's going to be hard regardless of whether you do it now or later. Better to get it done now. Kinda like ripping off a bandaid.

[Controlled Chaos]

Yep, consistency is easier for everyone in the long run. Lots of snuggles when awake and sleep training when its time to sleep. Its hard. :hug:

[NightOwl]

Rip that bandaid! At 5 months, there's no stranger anxiety yet so he really shouldn't need much time to adjust to a new environment, just the new schedule.