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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
Well, I decided to give it a go, beginning yesterday. While it certainly
wasn't perfect, it worked!!!! I had a good 1 3/4 hour of "mom" time. While I only got in one planned nap yesterday, I knew it was off to a great beginning, so I tried it again today. this is my "plan" up at 7:00 1st nap at 10ish up at 12 2nd nap at 3 up at 5 to bed at 8 with eating in-between. I'm not sure about the times in-between. Today they woke up at 6:00 and Elena was asleep by 8:15. I put the boys down at 9. They are waking up now (at 11). I've actually heard them for the last 15 mi nutes or so talking/singing, but they weren't crying so I thought I would stick to my guns about the 2 hour nap. I think this will also make it so much easier on me to feed them. The doctor want's me to feed them solids 3x a day in addition to their bottle. Up until now I haven't found the time to feed them solids more than 2x. I think with them being more regimented, I'll be able to give them an additional solid around 5. Cross your fingers and we'll see how it goes. Thank you, thank you for all of the advice and encouragement. I'll let you know how it goes. Gayle "The Huwe Family" wrote in message ... Actually, I only have one that occasionally sleeps until 9. Andy, my first born, wakes up usually by 6, but sometimes at 5, 4, or even 1 am. (today it was 5:00) The other two usually get up around 7. We try to get them to bed between 7:30 -8 pm. We've tried later times hoping that Andy would sleep later, but it hasn't worked. He must have his internal clock set early. When it's around time for their first nap, I put one down, get the second one down, but by the time I get the third one down, the first one is up. Would you then, keep them all in their beds until an hour had gone by? Also, would you put them to bed even if they were not asleep or almost asleep? Gayle "Ellen Kmetz" wrote in message ... If it's possible, do you have any suggestions on how to accomplish this? Or is it not worth it until they are older? Hi Gayle, My boys were on a nap schedule at 5 months. I certainly don't thinks yours are too young, but all babies are different. A good "guideline" is 10 am and 2 pm for naps. Of course if they are not waking up until 9 that won't work. What time do they go to bed at night? Maybe you can get them up earlier in the morning so they are tired around 10. I really believe in strict sleeping schedules, especially with multiples. They should be waking, napping and going to bed at the same times every day. I guess that's easy for me to say...God knows it has to be SO much harder with three than two, but I really believe that babies will adapt to the sleep schedule that *you* dictate. And it will keep you sane knowing that you have a few hours every day when they are all sleeping (or whatever the duration is). It might take a week or so to get them all in sync, but it'll be worth it if it works. Good luck! Ellen -------- Erin 6/26/95 Bradley & Alex 10/5/00 |
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Scheduled nap time for infants
Andy, who usually doesn't sleep after 5:00 am. is a noisy boy. Talking,
cooing, singing, and sometimes crying. Elena, who takes short naps, is usually pretty quiet. She will lie there and play with her feet or something. Occasionally I'll hear her quietly talking. But, I've decided that they will have to get used to the sounds. They fall asleep on the floor while another sibling is crying, so I'm sure they can do the same in bed. We have a very small place, so I'm not sure if I could put them into different rooms. But it's a good idea. I've started them on a schedule and so far they are doing good. (see my other posting.) Thank you for your advice. It is REALLY appreciated. Gayle "multimom4" wrote in message news:kBiic.14092$aQ6.1019796@attbi_s51... If you find that getting them up at the same time, putting them down closer together, the shortest napper going down last, and all three awake when you do it does not seem to work, then you might look into a couple of cheap pack n plays to separate them for naps. Garage sales? Multiples clubs? Borrow one from a friend who isn't using it right now? For us, from an early age putting them all down to nap together in one room was *impossible*, so the investment in 2 pack n plays was well worth it (one went in the spare room, the other in our room). One other thought -- your early riser. Does s/he disturb the others? Does s/he scream? We had one who would wake at 4am in the summer (at about 8 months on) -- singing and talking to himself til he drove the other two awake and screaming. We moved his crib into another room and found to our shock that on his own he would just chat for an hour and then fall asleep again til 7 with no intervention from us -- and obviously didn't disturb the others. Might be worth trying. --Janet Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96) and Holly (4/4/01) "The Huwe Family" wrote in message .. . "Do you spend a lot of time rocking them until they are asleep or something? " I guess I am. I don't always. If I take too long with one, another one might fall asleep on the floor. I think I am just so worried that an awake baby will wake the other ones up. For example, when Andy get's tired, he is really cranky. We have put him down for a nap, and he will cry at the top of his lungs for 1/2 hr. I couldn't put the other two down with that. The only other option is to put him in a different room, and we are not set up for something like that. We usually hold one until they are asleep or almost asleep. I would love to be able to just put them down in their crib and they lay down and go to sleep. Maybe it's just being an inexperienced parent. I'm afraid it would backfire. "Missy in Indiana" wrote in message ... I put one down, get the second one down, but by the time I get the third one down, the first one is up. I don't understand this. Do you spend a lot of time rocking them until they are asleep or something? I would just wait until they were somewhat tired and lay them both down at the exact same time. I'd rub their backs if (when) they began crying. I've heard a lot of positive (and I mean a lot) about Ferber's book. I personally didn't read it, but everything I've heard about his techniques seem identical to what we did from recommendations of nurses and other parents. It may not be for you, but it also might be just what you are looking for. Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!) |
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Scheduled nap time for infants
Andy, who usually doesn't sleep after 5:00 am. is a noisy boy. Talking,
cooing, singing, and sometimes crying. Elena, who takes short naps, is usually pretty quiet. She will lie there and play with her feet or something. Occasionally I'll hear her quietly talking. But, I've decided that they will have to get used to the sounds. They fall asleep on the floor while another sibling is crying, so I'm sure they can do the same in bed. We have a very small place, so I'm not sure if I could put them into different rooms. But it's a good idea. I've started them on a schedule and so far they are doing good. (see my other posting.) Thank you for your advice. It is REALLY appreciated. Gayle "multimom4" wrote in message news:kBiic.14092$aQ6.1019796@attbi_s51... If you find that getting them up at the same time, putting them down closer together, the shortest napper going down last, and all three awake when you do it does not seem to work, then you might look into a couple of cheap pack n plays to separate them for naps. Garage sales? Multiples clubs? Borrow one from a friend who isn't using it right now? For us, from an early age putting them all down to nap together in one room was *impossible*, so the investment in 2 pack n plays was well worth it (one went in the spare room, the other in our room). One other thought -- your early riser. Does s/he disturb the others? Does s/he scream? We had one who would wake at 4am in the summer (at about 8 months on) -- singing and talking to himself til he drove the other two awake and screaming. We moved his crib into another room and found to our shock that on his own he would just chat for an hour and then fall asleep again til 7 with no intervention from us -- and obviously didn't disturb the others. Might be worth trying. --Janet Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96) and Holly (4/4/01) "The Huwe Family" wrote in message .. . "Do you spend a lot of time rocking them until they are asleep or something? " I guess I am. I don't always. If I take too long with one, another one might fall asleep on the floor. I think I am just so worried that an awake baby will wake the other ones up. For example, when Andy get's tired, he is really cranky. We have put him down for a nap, and he will cry at the top of his lungs for 1/2 hr. I couldn't put the other two down with that. The only other option is to put him in a different room, and we are not set up for something like that. We usually hold one until they are asleep or almost asleep. I would love to be able to just put them down in their crib and they lay down and go to sleep. Maybe it's just being an inexperienced parent. I'm afraid it would backfire. "Missy in Indiana" wrote in message ... I put one down, get the second one down, but by the time I get the third one down, the first one is up. I don't understand this. Do you spend a lot of time rocking them until they are asleep or something? I would just wait until they were somewhat tired and lay them both down at the exact same time. I'd rub their backs if (when) they began crying. I've heard a lot of positive (and I mean a lot) about Ferber's book. I personally didn't read it, but everything I've heard about his techniques seem identical to what we did from recommendations of nurses and other parents. It may not be for you, but it also might be just what you are looking for. Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!) |
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Scheduled nap time for infants
Andy, who usually doesn't sleep after 5:00 am. is a noisy boy. Talking,
cooing, singing, and sometimes crying. Elena, who takes short naps, is usually pretty quiet. She will lie there and play with her feet or something. Occasionally I'll hear her quietly talking. But, I've decided that they will have to get used to the sounds. They fall asleep on the floor while another sibling is crying, so I'm sure they can do the same in bed. We have a very small place, so I'm not sure if I could put them into different rooms. But it's a good idea. I've started them on a schedule and so far they are doing good. (see my other posting.) Thank you for your advice. It is REALLY appreciated. Gayle "multimom4" wrote in message news:kBiic.14092$aQ6.1019796@attbi_s51... If you find that getting them up at the same time, putting them down closer together, the shortest napper going down last, and all three awake when you do it does not seem to work, then you might look into a couple of cheap pack n plays to separate them for naps. Garage sales? Multiples clubs? Borrow one from a friend who isn't using it right now? For us, from an early age putting them all down to nap together in one room was *impossible*, so the investment in 2 pack n plays was well worth it (one went in the spare room, the other in our room). One other thought -- your early riser. Does s/he disturb the others? Does s/he scream? We had one who would wake at 4am in the summer (at about 8 months on) -- singing and talking to himself til he drove the other two awake and screaming. We moved his crib into another room and found to our shock that on his own he would just chat for an hour and then fall asleep again til 7 with no intervention from us -- and obviously didn't disturb the others. Might be worth trying. --Janet Elliot, Hanna, Connor (10/21/96) and Holly (4/4/01) "The Huwe Family" wrote in message .. . "Do you spend a lot of time rocking them until they are asleep or something? " I guess I am. I don't always. If I take too long with one, another one might fall asleep on the floor. I think I am just so worried that an awake baby will wake the other ones up. For example, when Andy get's tired, he is really cranky. We have put him down for a nap, and he will cry at the top of his lungs for 1/2 hr. I couldn't put the other two down with that. The only other option is to put him in a different room, and we are not set up for something like that. We usually hold one until they are asleep or almost asleep. I would love to be able to just put them down in their crib and they lay down and go to sleep. Maybe it's just being an inexperienced parent. I'm afraid it would backfire. "Missy in Indiana" wrote in message ... I put one down, get the second one down, but by the time I get the third one down, the first one is up. I don't understand this. Do you spend a lot of time rocking them until they are asleep or something? I would just wait until they were somewhat tired and lay them both down at the exact same time. I'd rub their backs if (when) they began crying. I've heard a lot of positive (and I mean a lot) about Ferber's book. I personally didn't read it, but everything I've heard about his techniques seem identical to what we did from recommendations of nurses and other parents. It may not be for you, but it also might be just what you are looking for. Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!) |
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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
Gayle,
It sounds like you are off to a great start. Really great, in fact, for only the second day! I hope they continue to adjust to the schedule. Good luck and do keep us posted. Ellen -------- Erin 6/26/95 Bradley & Alex 10/5/00 |
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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
Gayle,
It sounds like you are off to a great start. Really great, in fact, for only the second day! I hope they continue to adjust to the schedule. Good luck and do keep us posted. Ellen -------- Erin 6/26/95 Bradley & Alex 10/5/00 |
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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
Gayle,
It sounds like you are off to a great start. Really great, in fact, for only the second day! I hope they continue to adjust to the schedule. Good luck and do keep us posted. Ellen -------- Erin 6/26/95 Bradley & Alex 10/5/00 |
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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
YAY! I hope it keeps getting better for you! Your schedule sounds mirrored to
mine when the girls were a bit older than 7mos. (Mind didn't "nap" much as infants, but slept longer at night...go figure). I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!) |
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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
YAY! I hope it keeps getting better for you! Your schedule sounds mirrored to
mine when the girls were a bit older than 7mos. (Mind didn't "nap" much as infants, but slept longer at night...go figure). I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!) |
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Scheduled nap time for infants (Update)
YAY! I hope it keeps getting better for you! Your schedule sounds mirrored to
mine when the girls were a bit older than 7mos. (Mind didn't "nap" much as infants, but slept longer at night...go figure). I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!) |
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