Hi Everyone!
I am so glad this forum is here! I am looking for some advice on the PU/PD method for naps. I am at my wits end! Z has always been pretty easy, shes borderline "angel" and "textbook". She hit 4 months and doesn't usually nap for more than 30-40 minutes at a time. She is (and always has been) a great night sleeper. Currently at 5.5 months she wakes once at 5:30 am to nurse and then goes back down until 7 or 7:30 am. (and honestly, I could probably cut that out... but, one thing at a time!)
I started the PU/PD method last Monday. It took 40 minutes and 61 pick ups to get her down. I was giving her her pacifier. I heard it can reduce the chance of SIDS and she can kind of put it back in her mouth by herself, so I didn't think it would hurt. Day 2 was great. Still short naps, but I wasn't PU/PD nearly as much (under 10 each time).
Day 3 - Day 6 have been AWFUL. Still 30 minute naps, and it's taking as long with as many PU/PD as it did on day one. I DID stop giving her the paci today which is probably why it's been so bad. She wasn't putting it back in like I thought she would.
SO.... I have some questions because I am REALLY getting frustrated and discouraged. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
1) Isn't the amount of time & PU/PD supposed to decrease over time?
2) How long does this typically take to at least see results?
3) Do you PU/PD when they cry their "whiny" cry? It's not a mantra cry and it's definitely a full blown wailing.
4) Do you leave the room at each time, once they're settled, or stay by the crib?
5) I spend so much time getting her down, then she sleeps for 30 minutes, and it's time to eat again. I would normally do PU/PD again but the book says not to skip or push a feed time. So, do I feed her, and then try to get her down right away? Or, do I keep her up until next nap time? If I'm supposed to put her back down right away, doesn't that throw off the schedule?
Thank you all so much for your time! Any words of encouragement are also welcomed! lol
