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Dear Dr. Markel,
Our 2-month old baby boy sleeps wonderfully in the ERGO for naps, and for that we are grateful! He also sleeps well at night all swaddled in the co-sleeper next to our bed (or sometimes in our bed). However, if we try to put him down for a nap during the day in the co-sleeper, his crib (which we haven't really transitioned him to yet) in his room or in our bed, he won't have it. It happens on rare occasions, but usually involves an hour or more of soothing before he'll nap there. How do we get him to nap in these other places when we can't carry him all day?
-Ali
Our 2-month old baby boy sleeps wonderfully in the ERGO for naps, and for that we are grateful! He also sleeps well at night all swaddled in the co-sleeper next to our bed (or sometimes in our bed). However, if we try to put him down for a nap during the day in the co-sleeper, his crib (which we haven't really transitioned him to yet) in his room or in our bed, he won't have it. It happens on rare occasions, but usually involves an hour or more of soothing before he'll nap there. How do we get him to nap in these other places when we can't carry him all day?
-Ali
Dear Ali,
You are obviously wonderful parents who are creating a secure, loving environment for your baby. I don’t quite understand the difference in the situation, if any, that you are providing at night vs. the daytime nap. He sleeps well at night all swaddled in the co-sleeper next to, or in, your bed. If the conditions are the same, he should be able to sleep during the day. Perhaps there is too daylight in the room and you need to draw the shades. Certainly consistency is important as you respond to your baby’s needs and wants. On the other hand, if you decide to change some aspect of your routine, it will take some time for the baby to adjust.
You are obviously wonderful parents who are creating a secure, loving environment for your baby. I don’t quite understand the difference in the situation, if any, that you are providing at night vs. the daytime nap. He sleeps well at night all swaddled in the co-sleeper next to, or in, your bed. If the conditions are the same, he should be able to sleep during the day. Perhaps there is too daylight in the room and you need to draw the shades. Certainly consistency is important as you respond to your baby’s needs and wants. On the other hand, if you decide to change some aspect of your routine, it will take some time for the baby to adjust.
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Dr. Susan Markel, MD, is a Board Certified Pediatrician, and Attachment Parenting Advisor. She is also the author of, "Ask The Doctor," in partnership with ERGObaby.
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