tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post2196376051717878391..comments2013-02-21T12:59:03.067-07:00Comments on Life Flying By: Learning through repetitionO'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18385689859965073018noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post-35594941127640521572009-03-24T09:10:00.000-06:002009-03-24T09:10:00.000-06:00I don't know how to flip on the sleep-through-the-...I don't know how to flip on the sleep-through-the-night switch on at 6 months, but for Abigail, what worked best was a mostly rigid schedule to start leading eventually to a parent-directed approach. You're absolutely right, the parents should always be empowered, but starting with a schedule may be a good boost in the right direction.<BR/><BR/>We read "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer" and it really helped us formulate a plan and realize that the tough beginning stage will lead to a much happier, well rested, and healthier baby.<BR/><BR/>You two are doing a wonderful job raising Samantha. She's a very lucky girl to have you guys and your loving home and family! Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post-4938865135737576672009-03-17T08:47:00.000-06:002009-03-17T08:47:00.000-06:00So here's what worked for us - with both boys... T...So here's what worked for us - with both boys... The tiniest little old lady at church told us that when she lived back in Europe, they would wrap the babies in swaddling, so they couldn't flail their arms and startle themselves out of sleep. And she proved her point by taking our (then) 3 month old and wrapping him up like a little burrito! He fell asleep during church and had the longest nap he'd ever taken. Ever. Including night sleep. 2.5 hours later... we were hooked. So we bought an actual "baby wrap", and started swaddling. We had full on "night sleep" 6-8 hours a night, and a 2 hour nap in the day (sometimes two of those when they were younger). And my kids are both COMPLETELY different personalities, and it still worked for both. <BR/><BR/>And, as a side note, our youngest still likes to have a blankie around him (just draped, not wrapped). It's worth a try, at least!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post-60259685403500462232009-03-08T20:26:00.000-06:002009-03-08T20:26:00.000-06:00it does get easier when they settle into a more pr...it does get easier when they settle into a more predictable (and longer!) AM/PM nap schedule, instead of little cat naps all day long. <BR/><BR/>she'll get there. good luck!suzannah | the smitten wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624828638731650677noreply@blogger.com