 In my obsession to learn about and conquer the seemingly impossible hurdle of baby sleep, I just finished reading The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley. A lot of the suggestions I learned elsewhere were mentioned in this book, so there was a lot of reinforcement of what I learned from other people and classes. My biggest benefit from reading it was seeing the full menu of options and strategies available as well as the sample schedules and guidelines for nighttime and daytime sleep as the child ages.
Recommends dr Sears parenting books Part 1 10 steps 1 safety check 2 sleep facts 6 mo: 2 naps totaling 3-4 hr plus 10-11 hr nighttime sleep, total 14-15 hr 9 mo: 2 naps 2.5-4 hr plus 11-12 hr night totaling 14 hr 12 mo: 1-2 naps 2-3 hr plus 11.5-12 hr night totaling 13-14 hr 2 yr: 1 nap 1-2 hr plus 11-12 hr night totaling 13 hr 3 yr: 1 nap 1-1.5 plus 11 night totaling 12 hr 4 yr: no nap, 11.5 night 5 yr: 11 night Sleeping through night defined by 5 hr stretch Sleeping sounds vs awake sounds 3 create sleep logs Nap log Time fell asleep How fell asleep Where fell asleep Where slept How long Pre bedtime routine log for hours before bed Activity Noise Light Night awakening log Time woke up How woke up Your response Time fell back asleep 4 review and choose sleep solutions Stick with any idea 1-2 weeks Lovey Warm bed Bedtime 6:30-8 Earlier to bed means longer night Regular feeding and napping schedule Nap less than 1 hr in length don't help much Regular naps 3: mid morning, early afternoon, early evening 2: mid morning, early afternoon 1: early afternoon Nap should be immediately when shows signs of tiredness Skip routine if looks tired Nap routine different from night routine Limit length of daytime naps Develop key words as sleep cue like sh and melody and time for night night Repeat words when in that situation, not when crying Music or sound Gentle removal Soothing pats Verbally soothing baby Comfort from outside doorway Read books about bedtime to kids Write own family book about sleep Poster board Take picture of baby My sleep book Pix of baby sleeping in crib Show pics of exact bedtime routine you use All about <baby name> Book about baby's life Finishing with bedtime routine Take pic of baby doing each step of bedtime routine Last pic is goal of final sleep Example @ 2:27 remaining Read book every night and talk about it Helps with weaning from nursing at end of day Write about how big boy Bedtime poster that demonstrates steps to bedtime Commit routine to chart Can give tickets allowing child to get out of bed in night for certain reasons and drop number of tickets over time 5 create personal sleep plan Summary of all tips and suggestions 6 follow sleep plan Don't go out or schedule activities during planned sleep 10 day log important for not worrying about occasional bumps 7 do a 10 day log Compare amount sleeping and naps to ideal Night waking log Compare how well bedtime routines were done, how quiet and dim 8 analyze your success Consistently stick to plan even with disruptions like teething and sickness Teething Clean cool wash cloth Cooled teething ring Separation anxiety Let them know u r nearby More hugs during day Big Photo of parents in nursery near bed Lovey Say goodbye Make sounds or sing from other room so baby knows ur there Developmental milestones and new skills Goes away when skill mastered Gentle pat when wakes or say key words Illness Let baby rest and don't plan activities or visitors Stay calm and peaceful Provide lots of liquids Pamper and cuddle Clear nose using saline nasal spray and aspirator Gas and colic Ear infection 9 follow plan for 10 more days 10 complete log and analyze again Part 2 11 Parent night waking Stop worrying about sleep Relax Turn clock away from bed Give self permission to sleep Pay off sleep debt Develop sleep routine Set body clock Keep consistent sleep and awake time Organize your day and write down on calendar and todo list. Pad of paper near bed. Avoid caffeine late in day. Stays in blood 6-14 hrs. Better herbal tea or warm milk in evening. Make exercise part of your day. Maintain regular pattern. completed at least 3 hours before bedtime. Walk in indoor shopping mall when bad weather. Make sure bed environment comfortable Temperature of bedroom regulated Light Noise Have own bedtime routine Avoid stimulating activities before bed Eat light before sleep. Milk eggs cottage cheese. Focus mind on peaceful relaxing thoughts. Repeat meditative phrase. Feel weight of parts of body moving up. Engorgement adjustment Apply warm compresses Pump a small amount Take warm shower 12 final thoughts
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