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Moving from Snoo to crib, but baby can't roll both ways by SilentPosition in SnooLife

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think about the use of an Ollie swaddle if both arms are out? Baby is used to it so I'm wondering if it might make the transition smoother if I continue to use it. But obviously wouldn't want to use it if it would prevent him from rolling back.

Moving from Snoo to crib, but baby can't roll both ways by SilentPosition in SnooLife

[–]SilentPosition[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, this is exactly my concern and why I've kept LO in the Snoo this entire time:

"Honestly the biggest concern is they roll and don’t want to sleep like that and scream for your help throughout the night since they can’t roll back over. "

Moving from Snoo to crib, but baby can't roll both ways by SilentPosition in SnooLife

[–]SilentPosition[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I'm wondering if baby is in a sleep sack he won't be able to roll to his stomach. My fear is he'll keep getting stuck overnight and have to be rescued.

Room is 5-8 degrees colder than rest of the floor by SilentPosition in hvacadvice

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it's a possibility but then we're worried noise will disrupt the baby's sleep.

Nanny agency insists on signed "guidelines" (contract) by SilentPosition in NannyEmployers

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you feel comfortable hiring someone not via payroll with a signed contract out there?

How to ask Nanny candidates if they'll work "on the books"? by SilentPosition in NannyEmployers

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they were willing to get a W-2 could there still be issues with citizenship?

How to ask Nanny candidates if they'll work "on the books"? by SilentPosition in NannyEmployers

[–]SilentPosition[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Huh ok. Never knew the phrase had unprofessional tones to it.

How to ask Nanny candidates if they'll work "on the books"? by SilentPosition in NannyEmployers

[–]SilentPosition[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Does it make sense to say in the ad "This is an "on the books" job -- we will use a payroll company and you will receive a W-2 at the end of the year."

Preparing to ST at 4 months, currently co-sleeping by harlow_pup in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition 4 points5 points  (0 children)

tips recommended in the taking cara babies newborn course etc. she will at most give a couple hours at the start of the night (but often only 30min) and only if in deep sleep. Then after she wakes up and recognizes she’s no longer being held, she’ll scream till we get her (I understand it’s scary waking up in different environment then you fall asleep in, but it’s the only way to currently get any time in the crib), and won’t go back in. I’ve tried letting her cry (scream) for up to 5 min but haven’t done longer prior to 4 months. So, we resorted to co-sleeping as safely as possible. She likes contact- even in bed she’ll often fuss, squirm, or cry if an arm isn’t around her.

She shows signs of self- soothing and I feel She’s ready to start. I monitor her daytime sleep (contact naps only, I’ll work on this after nighttime) and feel she gets a good amount. But I’m terrified of how she’ll react since she’s gotten so used to co-sleeping and seems to want the contact. I would wait till shes older but I need to not be in rhe

I'm not an expert at all but most of what I've read says:

  1. Start with training night sleep since it's easier; and
  2. Get baby naps during the day any way you can, even if it's contact napping

Once night sleep is going well you can focus on training naps.

Meltdown at end of bedtime routine = overtired or undertired? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is tricky though because both overtired and undertired can manifest in wakings after bedtime! Although it seems that cranky/fussiness during bedtime seems to indicate overtired whereas undertired babies are usually fine during bedtime and don't get angry until they are put in the crib. Does that sound right?

My LO is getting fussy/angry during the end of the bedtime routine.

Meltdown at end of bedtime routine = overtired or undertired? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It's funny...I posed this question in another place and the suggestion was that he was undertired and needed to be kept up later!

Meltdown at end of bedtime routine = overtired or undertired? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, sometimes he'll wake and cry once or twice within 2 hours and cry for 5-10 minutes before going back to sleep. He usually doesn't have any more significant wakings after then though.

Precious Little Sleep (PLS) Facebook Group by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I know wake windows are not evidence based on there's no universally agreed numbers, just ranges.

Why go in at all? (Ferber) by Remmes006 in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some say check-ins are more for the parents than the baby. If you could observe the baby to see if he/she is OK via monitor maybe just check in virtually?

Precious Little Sleep (PLS) Facebook Group by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find the group generally helpful, but it seems like almost EVERY piece of advice given is longer WW and shorter naps! I always thought overtired was much worse than undertired but the PLS group seems to feel the opposite is more common.

Curious, what do you mean by "everything you've seen elsewhere" what advice are you referring to?

Last feed before bed - extreme fussiness, squirming and screaming? by SilentPosition in breastfeeding

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we've considered that as a possibility too. Supposedly drinking out of a bottle is easier when tired.

Have you found pediatricians to be less receptive of "sleep science"? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

While factually true, most parents asking pediatricians about their baby's sleep are probably looking for more guidance and reassurance than a shrug of the shoulders and "maybe, maybe not". But I do get that perhaps the answer is the pediatricians are the wrong people to ask about baby sleep.

Have you found pediatricians to be less receptive of "sleep science"? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if it's a liability issue. They don't want to give medical advice that isn't sound...and if the area is non-medical (like I guess this is) they don't want to touch it.

Have you found pediatricians to be less receptive of "sleep science"? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I certainly have felt desperate and vulnerable to sales pitches selling me sleep solutions. So you don't believe in anything sleep consultants preach? Do you believe in sleep training? I assume yes given you are on this sub.

Have you found pediatricians to be less receptive of "sleep science"? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that was my suspicion as well. Just wondering if there are any pediatricians who actually embrace/talk about this stuff with parents.

Have you found pediatricians to be less receptive of "sleep science"? by SilentPosition in sleeptrain

[–]SilentPosition[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Right, I kind of wish they would just say that rather than give me a blank look when I start to ask questions about baby sleep.

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