My Bed to Crib

Well, my baby is almost 5 now so it's been a while, but I think I remember those sleep deprived days, through a haze anyway :-). What I did was start with the bassinet beside my bed (for my convenience). I ALWAYS put her down there first. When she woke up fussy, I'd pull her into bed with me. Then if I woke up later and she was asleep, I'd move her back into the bassinet. For naps, she always went into the bassinet or crib. Eventually she started staying there longer and longer. Hopefully someone will give you advice on getting him to sleep longer, that I DO NOT remember. Good luck! You have my prayers as well!

The best place for baby to sleep is wherever baby will sleep. Our little ones loved teh swing. Some babies like to sleeping the car seat or in a bouncy seat. Have you tried swaddling? I never figured out how to do it, but many people swear by it.

I know it can be really tough. Sleep deprivation can be extremely hard. Keep trying different things. You'll find something that will work.

Another really good book is "The No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. She talks a lot about how babies sleep and what they need and different ways to help them feel safe and secure so that they can sleep.

Hang in there!

My son has never been a good sleeper but things that helped him were, a nightlight, soothing music like a lullaby cd, and a blanket, or even a sweater that smelled like me in his crib. That way he might feel more comfortable thinking your there while having his space.
He also spent many naps in his swing too.

It will get better I promise. Having hubs overseas is hard, I've been there and it was right after baby was born that he came back and then had to leave again. Can your Mom or family or even close friends help you at all?

I hope that you can get some sleep soon. Sleep deprivation is good for no one.
Best wishes!

put him in his bed when hes still awake not wide awake but not totally out he will get it. you dpmt say how old your little one is. but start with that. it will get easier

I have a 3 year old and an 18 month old . They
Both really liked the swing. Both kids slept in the
Swing for the first 4 months and then I started transitioning
Them to the crib and letting them cry more. Books will not
Recommend the swing for various reasons but it
Helped to lengthen their naps and sleeping at night. The first
3 months you cannot "spoil" a baby and you do what
You need to so the baby and you sleep.