Hello IMs!
So I have a 7m old daughter, we live by ourselves so I do all the baby duty. I study full time and nights after I put her to sleep is the only time I get to study. She always falls asleep while breastfeeding and I take her to her crib. If she wakes up again I feed her a little and back to the crib so I can study, and if Im already in bed she sleeps with me the rest of the night. The problem is that now she's used to falling asleep while breastfeeding and to sleep the whole night on my bed with me, and I want her to learn to sleep by herself on her crib and the whole night through. I know it's a little late to sleep train so I'm desperate. I've tried putting her to bed awake and she will scream until I hold her back again.
If any of you have been in similar situations I'd really appreciate some advice. Xoxo
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You could try and get her used to her crib during the day time and progress from there. I have a 7 month old who is use to being help to sleep. I have been putting him into his cot during the day while he is awake. He will try and play a little bit and then get a bit cranky but I find that if I hold his hand the whole time and avoid eye contact, he will settle himself to sleep. Best of luck :)
I would say it's too early, not too late
Gently with love ! That's how I do it . Though I agree that's she's only 7minrgs she's still little and separation anxiety will be high ! Take it one step at a time . Start by creating another sleep cue (maybe play some music or put on a sleeping bag for sleep time ) then after a few days of that start the next step maybe let her feed for a short time then remove her from the breast before she's asleep (after your first sleep cue is on ) , then move to no breast after a few days , then you could try gently putting her in the crib before she's asleep with the other sleep cue in place . I've done this with 2 of my 3 and so far it's worked but I did it later (18-24months )
If you want more tips I recommend Looking up pinky McKay! She has a few books and wonderful tips all about gentle approach !
Good luck