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This forum is about nighttime parenting solutions such as co-sleeping, room sharing and the family bed, rather than solutions such as crying it out (CIO) or sleep training.

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Is melatonin safe with a 1 year old? started by Jennifer Z (2/13/07 at 5:04am)	I would definately not use melatonin with a baby, or any other... 2/16/07 at 10:17am by funkygranolamama	6	8,453
Toddler still wakes up from naps crying started by ajsgirl (5/15/05 at 9:55pm)	I have a few comments. First, my dd (2 y/o) still wakes up... 5/18/05 at 6:01pm by scheelimama	9	8,442
Overtired / Overstimulated Baby started by megbritton (10/10/08 at 10:43pm)	The first three months or so are sometimes called "the fourth... 12/12/08 at 12:10pm by mamazee	12	8,301
toddler crying out/SCREAMING in sleep... ALL.NIGHT.LONG. started by yentroc (9/14/06 at 1:46pm)	have you tried just reaching over and touching her in some... 9/14/06 at 8:31pm by lisser	3	8,253
Co Sleeping in the Hospital started by malibusunny (8/17/07 at 11:38pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by malibusunny For those who... 9/10/07 at 7:33pm by brightonwoman	145	7,915
Tempur Pedic Mattress started by NotTheOnlyOne (3/7/07 at 5:46pm) 1 2	we have a tempurpedic knock off and have co-slept with baby... 3/9/07 at 9:38pm by lurve	20	7,900
2.5 year old REFUSING to go to sleep...Please help! started by hilaryanne (12/6/07 at 10:18pm)	Wow!! This must really be an "almost 3 year old" thing!!! Dd... 1/7/08 at 2:28am by yentroc	13	7,864
Desperate. Desperate. thread- UPDATE our vacation! started by LadyCatherine185 (5/13/09 at 1:31pm) 1 2 3…8	Wonderful! 6/21/09 at 8:36pm by SeekingJoy	144	7,807
must-read article for everyone who visits this forum started by stafl (12/30/04 at 1:28pm) 1 2	Hi Lillianna. I'm just jumping in here too. In my house, my... 2/14/06 at 2:18am by RBinTEX	35	7,652
Cutest cosleeping photos...feel free to post yours! started by TranscendentalMom (2/28/07 at 10:58pm) 1 2 3…6	This one is my favorite - dh snapped it on her second day... 1/9/09 at 8:15pm by Amber Lion	101	7,560
Gentle Sleep Training for my one-year-old daughter? started by TexasMamaW (11/9/09 at 12:03am)	i realize this post if from ages ago but i wonder if you could... 6/7/13 at 12:23pm by akabean	8	7,553
Recommend a bed rail for no-box-spring mattress? started by mojobot2000 (12/12/08 at 1:19pm)	We have a SnugTuck pillow bolster and love it. It takes up... 12/18/08 at 12:12am by nighten	10	7,495
Nude co-sleeping? started by Mamatolea (2/23/08 at 11:20pm) 1 2 3	i grew up in eastern europe where we never made big deal of... 10/29/08 at 1:45am by eccomama	57	7,396
tempurpedic mattress?? started by milkmommie (12/26/05 at 1:47pm)	We don't have a Tempurpedic, but I did use a memory foam pad... 1/5/06 at 12:01am by RockStarMom	18	7,352
Told we could not rent a 1 bedroom with a child... started by ihugtrees (6/2/09 at 9:00pm) 1 2	In Massachusetts, the law states: "Every dwelling unit shall... 6/8/09 at 3:25pm by Areia	24	7,310
Sleeping With Your Baby started by georgia (3/27/07 at 3:59pm)	A Mothering Magazine Editorial by Peggy O'Mara 3/27/07 at 3:59pm by georgia	0	7,305
Baby waking up every 2 hours thru the nite started by robynholly (6/3/09 at 10:37pm)	my baby is doing the exact same thing lately. from the time... 6/21/09 at 12:38pm by hapamom777	8	7,302
Ten month old sleep issues. Wakes up crying often. started by huminbird (3/11/09 at 4:04pm)	I have a 9-month-old...pretty much same thing. First wake up... 3/17/09 at 11:03pm by moonmom08	11	7,246
Attaching crib to adult bed started by filewizard25 (2/1/10 at 3:02pm)	We used a Arms Reach cosleeper until baby was 1! I had risers... 2/5/10 at 12:32am by karla413	7	7,178
Breaking Point Mamas Unite started by coleybug (10/13/09 at 10:07am) 1 2 3…8	Its been a few weeks since I last posted and we may have a... 12/29/09 at 10:42pm by heavensearth	158	7,118
Poll: How old is to old? started by Haydee (2/3/07 at 1:28am) 1 2 3…9	I voted "other" because my answer totally varies by situation.... 3/2/07 at 10:46am by myjulybabes	160	7,030
Getting Baby with GERD (reflux) to sleep and STAY asleep started by Tear78 (8/17/11 at 2:27pm)	Amberrowton, I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I know... 11/10/12 at 6:40am by Jfermdavis	12	6,781
10 month old screaming at night started by smmkvt (6/12/08 at 10:33pm)	Hi all-thanks for the advice. The past few nights have been... 6/16/08 at 9:21pm by smmkvt	7	6,740
2.5 year old waking up at night in a tantrum? started by OGirlieMama (11/18/08 at 10:26am)	I wanted to mention that it happens more often when he is... 12/18/08 at 6:01pm by Unconventional1	13	6,669
Arms Reach Cosleeper - how long can you use it? started by motherbirth (9/2/08 at 9:39am)	Thanks for all the input! Maybe we'd be better doing the... 9/3/08 at 3:21pm by motherbirth	5	6,511
why don't YOU leave your baby to cry? started by Danielle13 (3/25/08 at 7:46pm) 1 2 3…6	I dont have a medical reason and I havent read the posts...but... 5/30/08 at 6:07am by ians_mommy	116	6,510
unconventional bedtimes started by Squrrl (6/24/08 at 10:30am) 1 2 3…7	We've been cosleeping since day one (kids are currently 6 1/2)... 7/17/08 at 2:43pm by CheriK	125	6,322
Parental Nudity,Sex and Co Sleeping... started by Enchanted Gypsy (8/7/07 at 4:02pm) 1 2	sleep naked occasionally, usually wear just a cami & boxers,... 8/12/07 at 9:40am by isabel rose	39	6,231
Did 2-year molars cause nightwaking in your child? started by loraxc (6/6/06 at 3:24pm)	Heck yeah! 6/7/06 at 11:29pm by Kleine Hexe	7	6,185
how did you teach baby to fall asleep without nursing and sleep for longer stretches started by CJsMama (4/14/11 at 9:07pm) 1 2	My son is now 15 months old and did the same thing. I think... 10/22/11 at 6:14pm by choochootwo	21	6,104
Newborn sleeping on my chest? started by AliceMay (4/29/11 at 9:35am)	Quote: Do what works for you and what feels right. Have you... 4/30/11 at 2:41pm by Virginia884	15	6,102
Anyone else NOT happy with cosleeping? started by LylasMom (2/22/04 at 12:23pm) 1 2 3 4	Just wanted to add what works for us for what it's worth. I... 6/8/06 at 11:41pm by JENinOR	68	6,074
Favorite Co-Sleeping Products started by Turquesa (9/14/07 at 10:36pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Turquesa Thanks, all! Has... 9/17/07 at 11:34pm by sfashho2	20	6,052
16 month old NOT SLEEPING--- PLEASE HELP!!! started by cracklepop4 (8/3/08 at 2:40pm)	Are you sure she's not sick? Just a thought, given that it's... 8/4/08 at 1:06am by srs	6	5,985
Baby rolling onto her side to sleep started by RoseDuperre (8/20/08 at 1:19pm)	I was a little worried at first too, but she seems to like it ... 8/21/08 at 1:34pm by RiverMamma	6	5,931
Co-sleeping positions with newborn? started by wagamama (1/8/08 at 5:09am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Nantucket Sorry, but... 1/8/08 at 11:01pm by SparklingGemini	9	5,918
Do we buy a Crib or Co-Sleeper started by AllieRose (1/2/03 at 6:35pm)	We got a co-sleeper, but dd absolutely refused to sleep there.... 1/4/03 at 5:04pm by mamazee	10	5,908
Ikea Mattress? started by crayon (2/5/07 at 11:27pm)	There is no way I can afford an organic mattress. We have a... 2/4/08 at 1:39pm by MamasBoys	12	5,905
My Snug Tuck Pillow arrived!!! started by N2theWoods (10/7/03 at 12:58am)	I'm glad you posted this...we co-sleep with my 4 month old son... 10/9/03 at 7:50pm by cvharris	4	5,815
3-Year-Old Wakes up Screaming started by noah's_mama (4/16/09 at 8:12am)	Our 4 year old has night terrors as well. A quick google... 4/16/09 at 10:11am by Astrogirl	4	5,765
7 month old won't sleep in crib started by geenaleigh (12/9/08 at 1:33pm)	What about picking up a cheap twin sized bed on Craigslist or... 12/23/08 at 2:18pm by Friday13th	14	5,724
Baby fell out of bed- HELP! Is co-sleeping really hazardous after all? started by marthawashington (5/15/09 at 2:53pm) 1 2	My LO fell out of bed at about that age too and we already had... 11/29/12 at 12:45am by katelove	22	5,719
Need some support... 2 year old screaming/crying uncontrolably at bedtime started by heathermarie73 (11/15/08 at 12:33pm)	Ahh! Sounds like you found some solution to your problem! I... 11/16/08 at 5:02am by Surfacing	6	5,688
Could you be friends with someone who CIO? started by ChristyMarie (1/19/07 at 9:47pm) 1 2 3…6	I would stick around. She is speaking as a woman who does not... 1/29/07 at 5:33pm by Hoopin' Mama	113	5,659
Parents of crappy sleepers tribe... started by timneh_mom (9/8/06 at 11:20pm) 1 2 3…6	Checking in! I wil spare you the details but he's 2.5 and we... 1/24/07 at 1:48am by Stinkerbell	118	5,465
Babywise summary, please? started by lithigin (1/18/08 at 1:23am)	Thanks for the summary. At least now I never have to read the... 1/23/08 at 10:12pm by nubianamy	17	5,447
toddler insomnia started by MamaRuga (1/29/10 at 12:18am)	DD has had some spells with middle of the night insomnia... 2/1/10 at 2:18pm by Thalia	7	5,419
3 year old middle of the night tantrums? started by kaylas mama (8/24/07 at 8:15pm)	Could these be night terrors? You should google night... 8/26/07 at 2:06am by Bellejar	5	5,419
I Know This is Wrong...but WHY?? started by AppleCrisp (5/20/07 at 3:44pm) 1 2 3 4 5	3 DD here, 3 different sleepers. 1st one took the longest to... 5/30/07 at 10:04pm by Mizelenius	93	5,362
Three year old refusing to go to sleep started by lyttlewon (12/8/06 at 3:59pm)	I've always wondered how parents function when their kids have... 12/9/06 at 2:49am by Glover_Girls	5	5,291