tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post5548150548497326337..comments2024-02-25T06:40:31.906-05:00Comments on Just Smile and Blog: The Dirty Little Sleep SecretJesicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320801593860983896noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-940138194872389082012-10-04T18:01:15.831-04:002012-10-04T18:01:15.831-04:00Both my babies were refluxers...our first was the ...Both my babies were refluxers...our first was the worst. I didn't do the tummy sleeping because he didn't really like it....but I did prop him on his side all swaddled up. That is apparently a no no too. But it worked. I also did that for my baby girl. I had two of those long bolster type pillows (shaped like tubes)...I just put one behind baby's back and propped himup there. Worked wonders. For my daughter...she wanted to feel like she was being held so I did the same thing...but then put another bolster on her front side...her he stuck out the top...I then took a blanket and layed it over both bolsters and tucked it really tight so the pillows closed in on her body. It made her feel like she was being held...just the swaddle was not enough. I did this with her until she was 6 months old. I broke all the rules...side sleeping, pillows in the bed and a a blanket. BUT...it was all before she was mobile. She never moved out of it. Once she wanted to move around...everything came out of the crib and she rolled over onto her tummy herself and was very happy. <br />kdkdactylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123983421783902463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-91408793239017157212012-10-04T16:17:54.050-04:002012-10-04T16:17:54.050-04:00my son slept on his tummy... he survived. I think ...my son slept on his tummy... he survived. I think sometimes we get so caught up in the hype of what's ' the best ' that we forget that every child is different. Now that being said, I understand why they say to only put babies on their back, but what happens when that means NO ONE is getting any sleep?! Is it still the best!? Not in my opinion. You do what is best for your family. I did also find a very tight swaddle helped our son sleep. Like, Straight Jacket tight. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997569000226990746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-60736056982360404242012-10-04T13:59:20.810-04:002012-10-04T13:59:20.810-04:00Seconding the Rock N Plays...I have friends who sw...Seconding the Rock N Plays...I have friends who swear by them. No baby for me yet (5 more weeks to go) but I just finished reading The Happiest Baby on the Block which touts the 5 Ss for calming screaming babies...might be something to look into (there's a DVD too so if you don't have time to read--hello, who does?!)! Swaddling, sucking, side/stomach position, shushing sounds, and swinging. Amyhttp://www.thebookwormwife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-36477464043492809232012-10-04T13:28:34.757-04:002012-10-04T13:28:34.757-04:00My dirty secret could help when you do eventually ...My dirty secret could help when you do eventually move Jett to his own room.. when we did that with Austin, I cut off the sleeve of my old ratty robe I had worn everyday while on my maternity leave (without washing it first) and put that in the crib with him. of course, its a HUGE no-no people say, to put any cloth in with your baby at night.. but he could smell me and it really helped him transition to sleeping in his own bed. he slept with that sleeve for months before he didn't really need it anymore, and he had it with him all day long when he started daycare. So that's my dirty secret... something that smells like Momma when they start sleeping alone. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01734686395613514771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-77128692402422527242012-10-04T07:57:25.178-04:002012-10-04T07:57:25.178-04:00Have you tried the Nap Nanny? It worked wonders fo...Have you tried the Nap Nanny? It worked wonders for our boys who have reflux. Hope you start getting more sleep soon!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792871707893212957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-18805943296332003422012-10-03T23:06:01.808-04:002012-10-03T23:06:01.808-04:00Gosh, i miss the good old days. I remember putting...Gosh, i miss the good old days. I remember putting all babies i babysat to sleep in their bellies before all the research and back to sleep. They seemed to just love it. I wonder how many people do this and just dont talk about it. Sounds like its the right think for his poor acid reflux, so glad something is working and you're blogging again! Was just thinking of you! Laniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494973592822062878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-35198268116272421232012-10-03T21:43:04.416-04:002012-10-03T21:43:04.416-04:00I have heard that Rock n Plays can be a lifesaver ...I have heard that Rock n Plays can be a lifesaver for babes with reflux- and that many moms put their little ones to sleep in these at night. Might be worth a try!<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Little-Snugabunny-Newborn-Sleeper/dp/B005IWM73S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349314963&sr=8-2&keywords=rock+n+playJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189668389866655388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-63939883940462294752012-10-03T20:26:41.603-04:002012-10-03T20:26:41.603-04:00OMG, I just got done googling last night when it&#...OMG, I just got done googling last night when it's Ok for them to sleep on their bellies because he LOVES it too! I usually do it during the day but not at night. I don't know how people get their babies to sleep through the night we even read a couple books. Keep me postedjustagirl-Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074086694446760413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-61128462591027665912012-10-03T20:18:28.002-04:002012-10-03T20:18:28.002-04:00I've had a lot of friends who used belly sleep...I've had a lot of friends who used belly sleeping & it works wonders. How long/ much is he napping during the day? Leah @ Everyday Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00705804150028387604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180467808749035525.post-45100123416524950742012-10-03T18:34:46.742-04:002012-10-03T18:34:46.742-04:00troublesometots.com
100% the best sleep "sit...troublesometots.com<br /><br />100% the best sleep "site" out there - written by a Mom, for moms - no judgement - just ideas<br /><br />check it out<br /><br />Stella slept on her belly from time to time, but really didn't love it until recently (around 9 months). I'm glad you figured out that it works for you!! Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423295019681051881noreply@blogger.com