When Your Child Is Old Enough To Be Sleeping Through The Night
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When Your Child Is Ready to Sleep Through the Night
Introduction
Raising children comes with its share of challenges, and sleep training is no exception. As a parent of three, I've made numerous mistakes, particularly with my daughter's sleep habits. Thankfully, all three of my children are healthy, but I hope my story can help you avoid the same pitfalls.
The Early Days
Initially, I let my daughter fall asleep in bed with my husband and me. Nursing her this way felt convenient, as I could easily drift off with her by my side. Often, I wouldn't move her back to her bassinet, and she spent the night with us.
Transitioning to the Crib
When we finally moved her to the crib, I still let her fall asleep in our bed first. It was comfortable and helped her settle down. However, this created a dependency?"she believed she needed company to fall asleep. Consequently, if she woke up during the night, she wanted to return to our bed.
In the desperate pursuit of sleep, we would allow her back. Over time, she also began demanding a cup of milk at 3:00 am, much later than when she should have been sound asleep. Only recently, at two years old, has she started sleeping from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am in her own bed without milk.
Comparisons with My Other Children
Why didn’t I encounter these issues with my other children? They were simply different. My sons are great sleepers, capable of nodding off quickly and sleeping through anything. My daughter, however, needs less sleep and is lighter in slumber.
With my sons, bedtime was as simple as placing them in their beds. My daughter, on the other hand, required more effort, and I often resorted to any method that seemed to work.
Lessons Learned
Sharing my experience aims to reassure you that all parents make mistakes, but it’s crucial to instill good sleep habits from the beginning. I endured almost two years of sleepless nights, and it was entirely avoidable.
So, learn from my journey. Put your baby to sleep in their own bed and teach them to self-soothe. It’s a decision you?"and your well-rested self?"will appreciate.
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