[cosmotion]

i've been trying to transition my son ( who is three months old ) into falling asleep in his crib (which is side carred) and it is not going well.

i still want to cosleep, i'd just like him to fall asleep in his crib (because his bedtime isn't my and my bed is just where i like to hang out and relax..

i've been nursing him in the rocker/recliner and then when he's about to dive into oblivion i take him to his crib and lay him down to try and get him to fall asleep on his own. i then say, "night, sagan" and just kind of see what he does. i stay in the room but i don't really talk to him.

he'll usually stay in there for a good bit but it seems like it always ends with him freaking out, not like, really upset crying, but more like, "ahhh, i'm moderately uncomfortable because this is new and different" kwim?. and then i just give up and nurse him to sleep in the bed with me.

i feel bad, it's not that i don't want to cosleep, i'd just like my bed for a little longer at night..

what should i do? how do i make transitioning easier?

 

[prettypixels]

I am not sure. In the "No Cry Sleep Solution," she says to basically do what you are doing, except just KEEP DOING IT. ie: Nurse, when he is almost asleep put him down, maybe pat him or somehow soothe him for a minute. If he doesn't fall asleep, pick him up, nurse, do the whole thing again... rinse, lather, repeat. Now I haven't tried this, but lots of other mamas recommend Pantley, so I bet it works for some people... sounds like you are halfway doing it already! Maybe just try the rest of the way!

BTW she also supports your giving up as needed and starting again the next day!