Friday, August 12, 2011
10 month old won't sleep through the night?
Wow, some ot these other answers are rude! I think it's great you co-sleep. And a 10 month old baby doesn't yet understand how to "rule the roost." Keep doing what you're doing. My baby and I, who is 10 months today, shared a bedroom but not a bed, for 6 months. Then we decided it was best to put her in her own room. It did not help her sleep more. Eventually, she started sleeping better. Though it has taken her until she was about 9-9 1/2 months to figure it out. Last night she got up twice. But I just comfort her by snuggling her and put her back in her bed. No nursing. We have had a few nights where she does NOT want to go to bed. We then let her fuss and cry a little while, though we go back in her room and comfort her periodically. I can hardly stand to hear her cry for long without comforting her. It seems cruel to know you can make her feel better but just ignore her instead. I want to raise a secure, loved little girl who has no doubt that if she needs anything her parents will be there for her. Not comforting and snuggling her when she expresses a need for that does not support this idea. Some people take it too far and give their child everything they want even when it is bad for them. This is not what I am suggesting. Still be the parent just be supportive. So if your son still needs comforting in the night, comfort him. He will not need this forever. Don't feel bad for fulfilling his needs just because other people don't agree. Use your mother's intuition and do what feels right. GL
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