I'm new to the board - so glad I found it! I love Tracy's book and have started implementing EASY with my 1 month old and so far it's working wonders. He is already sleeping 5 - 6 hours at night! And we are actually getting him to sleep during the day in his crib.
I can usually get him to sleep in 10 - 20 minutes, but I have to actually stay in his room with him and help him fall asleep. He loves to suck, and his pacifier really helps him drift off, but he'll spit it out and wake himself up quite a few times before actually drifting off. If he starts to fuss and move around I'll give it back to him, otherwise just wait and see what he'll do. Usually after spitting it out several times and waking up eventually he'll spit it out and stay asleep, and that's when I know it's okay to leave the room! Is it okay for me to stay in there with him to help him? I don't want to always have to do that, but if I leave the room and he spits his paci out he'll start to cry and then it's harder to get him to calm down.
Also, if he DOES fall asleep somewhere other than his crib (like in mine or my husband's arms) is it okay to move him to his crib? I know Tracy said it's like someone moving your bed outside while you are sleeping, so I don't want to upset him, but it makes more sense than just holding him until he wakes up.
And is the occassional nap on my chest okay? Sometimes I'm just so tired and I want him to sleep that it's easier than staying with him for 15 minutes trying to get him to sleep before I can lay down myself!
I'm looking forward to your replies... and to participating on this board! Lil' Jack is sleeping in his crib right now
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