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Offline holden'smommy

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« on: August 09, 2005, 17:29:29 pm »
I need some advice on a wind down routine for my six month old (textbook/touchy) baby.  I am also wondering how long to wind down for?  It seems naps take less time for him then bedtime.  I spend time with him in his quiet dark room and when I put him in the crib, he thinks it's time to play with his feet and the bars.  I look forward to advice anyone can offer.

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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2005, 18:15:27 pm »
what ever you choose to do you need to be consistant..

this is what i do and sometimes it takes longer depending on how wound up gina is when i put her to bed...

i sit with her dark room -fan on- in the rocking chair with her  and we sit and i pat her back or her butt and when she sits up i gently have her lie back on me and i  say "its night night time " i do kiss her head and rub her back some---sometimes if she is really fidgety i will massage her legs so she can settle in...

then  when she is getting drowsy i will place her in her crib with her paci and her taggie (small blanket) i dont say anything and i walk out (i wish i could give her big kisses and say goodnight ) if i say anything she starts to cry.. and i close the door..
jayne

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