Aw. Sleep trick. Maybe it wil work for you.oct 11

[hannamarin]

I know we often complain about how to get our LOs to sleep and we hate all the magic babies that fall asleep in seconds with no crying.
For 2 nights and a nap, we have tried this trick. We read or sing while baby is in the crib. Then we turn the chair around (we have a swivel desk chair as our "glider") and lower ourselves so she cant see us anymore. Still reading/singing. Then we sneak out of the room (crawl) still reading quieter and quieter. Then quietly close the door. So far she has continued to think we are there.
I am sure it wont work tomorrow, but 3 times is amazing for us.

[EloiseWeenie]

As I read this, it reminded me of the Grinch, quietly slithering through rooms. Hope it keeps working!

[dearprudence]

If I turned my chair around, I'd be stuck in the corner.

[Llama in Mules]

May 17, 2012 20:37:31 GMT -5 dearprudence said:

If I turned my chair around, I'd be stuck in the corner.

Me too, the trick is being able to leave without them getting upset so your not sneaking out of their room until they are 18.

[Xyz]

If i crawled, my dog would think I was FINALLY paying attention to him and pounce me. But I hope your streak continues. I haven't had a full night sleep since Christmas.

[hannamarin]

May 17, 2012 20:41:10 GMT -5 Llama in Mules said:

May 17, 2012 20:37:31 GMT -5 dearprudence said:

If I turned my chair around, I'd be stuck in the corner.

Me too, the trick is being able to leave without them getting upset so your not sneaking out of their room until they are 18.

One step at a time.

[camelblossom]

We used to do that with DD. I don't think it helped her sttn because she woke up and we weren't there and she would wig out. But I army crawled all over our house for a good few months.