Re: sleep issues - poor self soother

Posted by Kathy S. on January 14, 2003 at 16:47:21:

In Reply to: Re: sleep issues - poor self soother posted by VanessaG on January 14, 2003 at 13:47:01:

My son is now just over 9 months and is still not "self-soothing" nor is he sleeping through the night. He's also always slept far less than what the Books say is normal.

Several people told me I needed to "Ferberize" my baby; i.e., let him cry himself to sleep. It broke my heart. Besides, it just doesn't feel natural. I recently purchased a book at Amazon called "THE NO CRY SLEEP SOLUTION." It has some great ideas - all of which do not involve suffering of parents or baby. I'd give it a look. I've been using techniques for a week, and am seeing some results. Particularly in setting up a bedtime routine schedule for my baby.

Good luck.

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