Re: Re: Question about CIO...

[Guest guest]

Babies are all so different I swear they keep changing just so all the advice

will become null and void. A routine though, I really do feel that's key.

They seem to feel more secure knowing what to expect and when. I still highly

recommend the Motart for Mother's CD. I get mine at Hastings or Best Buy (on my

3rd copy) My boy used to cry, " No! No! Not the sleepy music! " LOL! He knew it

would put him out like a light. Now days with Everett there is dinner, then

bath; a little play time before pj's, then the pj's and DBB....then I snuggle

him in a blanket and go turn on the CD, walk him to his bed, rock him a minute

or two, kiss his forehead, lay him down, immediately walk out and close the

door. Minus the pj's and Dbb this is his nap routine too. Turn on the CD,

rock, lay down, walk out. He knows and goes right to sleep now. Nothing

sophisticated, but he has learned those steps indicate sleep and doesn't fight

it anymore.

I have been going in and trying to comfort her, she just screams

louder knowing I am there, quite the little drama queen hehe. I will

keep trying, I have been ending up nursing her in bed and then if I

am not too tired, moving her to her crib. She loves sleeping with me

but so does my hubby so we will keep on trying. He can't get a decent

sleep with her in bed with us so he is in the guest room when she

sleeps with me. I will try to get her into more of a routine, she has

recently changed her sleeping habits from up all night - sleep all

day, which I am thankful for...one thing at a time I guess.

Thanks for the advise ee.

& Grace

> I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he did)

in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby to

gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know when

certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they already

do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

before she goes to sleep on her own.

>

> When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd try to

go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts to

figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> s.

>

> Hi All,

>

> I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would let

> Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock her

> until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always wakes

> up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half hour

and

> she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by the end

> of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't CIO?

>

> Thanks,

>

> - & Grace

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Babies are all so different I swear they keep changing just so all the advice

will become null and void. A routine though, I really do feel that's key.

They seem to feel more secure knowing what to expect and when. I still highly

recommend the Motart for Mother's CD. I get mine at Hastings or Best Buy (on my

3rd copy) My boy used to cry, " No! No! Not the sleepy music! " LOL! He knew it

would put him out like a light. Now days with Everett there is dinner, then

bath; a little play time before pj's, then the pj's and DBB....then I snuggle

him in a blanket and go turn on the CD, walk him to his bed, rock him a minute

or two, kiss his forehead, lay him down, immediately walk out and close the

door. Minus the pj's and Dbb this is his nap routine too. Turn on the CD,

rock, lay down, walk out. He knows and goes right to sleep now. Nothing

sophisticated, but he has learned those steps indicate sleep and doesn't fight

it anymore.

I have been going in and trying to comfort her, she just screams

louder knowing I am there, quite the little drama queen hehe. I will

keep trying, I have been ending up nursing her in bed and then if I

am not too tired, moving her to her crib. She loves sleeping with me

but so does my hubby so we will keep on trying. He can't get a decent

sleep with her in bed with us so he is in the guest room when she

sleeps with me. I will try to get her into more of a routine, she has

recently changed her sleeping habits from up all night - sleep all

day, which I am thankful for...one thing at a time I guess.

Thanks for the advise ee.

& Grace

> I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he did)

in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby to

gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know when

certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they already

do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

before she goes to sleep on her own.

>

> When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd try to

go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts to

figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> s.

>

> Hi All,

>

> I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would let

> Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock her

> until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always wakes

> up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half hour

and

> she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by the end

> of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't CIO?

>

> Thanks,

>

> - & Grace

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am not sure of the Cd that she has but I have a Baby Einstein lullaby

CD that is all classical music and my kids love it.

Jenni

mfolkemer_1999 wrote:

>I've been trying to find classical music for my son to fall asleep

>to. I tried doing a search on Best Buy's web site for what you

>recommended, but I can't find it. Do you have the exact title? I'd

>love to find something soothing for him to fall asleep to.

>

>

>>

>>

>>>I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

>>>

>>>

>>personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

>>

>>

>did)

>

>

>>in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

>>steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby to

>>gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

>>

>>

>when

>

>

>>certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

>>attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

>>

>>

>already

>

>

>>do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

>>before she goes to sleep on her own.

>>

>>

>>>When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd try

>>>

>>>

>to

>

>

>>go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

>>intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

>>

>>

>to

>

>

>>figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

>>

>>

>>>s.

>>>

>>>Hi All,

>>>

>>>I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would let

>>>Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

>>>

>>>

>her

>

>

>>>until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

>>>

>>>

>wakes

>

>

>>>up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half hour

>>>

>>>

>>and

>>

>>

>>>she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by the

>>>

>>>

>end

>

>

>>>of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

>>>

>>>

>CIO?

>

>

>>>Thanks,

>>>

>>>- & Grace

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

[Guest guest]

I have a mobile called symphonies in motion. It plays Mozart Bethoven and Bach.

It runs for 15 minutes on batteries. My 2 year old still goes to sleep to it.

I just took the mobile part off and now it is like a travel radio. My brother

in low bought the mobile in Babies r Us.

mfolkemer_1999 mlfsmith@...> wrote:

I've been trying to find classical music for my son to fall asleep

to. I tried doing a search on Best Buy's web site for what you

recommended, but I can't find it. Do you have the exact title? I'd

love to find something soothing for him to fall asleep to.

> > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

did)

> in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby to

> gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

when

> certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

already

> do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> before she goes to sleep on her own.

> >

> > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd try

to

> go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

to

> figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > s.

> >

> > Hi All,

> >

> > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would let

> > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

her

> > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

wakes

> > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half hour

> and

> > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by the

end

> > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

CIO?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > - & Grace

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Heaven help me if they've quit making that CD! Ahhh! OK, I'm looking at the

case now, it says: Mozart for Mothers-to-be....tender lullabies for Mother and

Child. The bar code numbers are: 2894541782. Manufactured and Marketed by

PolyGram Classics & Jazz a division of PolyGram Records, Inc. New York, NY.

s.

I I've been trying to find classical music for my son to fall asleep

to. I tried doing a search on Best Buy's web site for what you

recommended, but I can't find it. Do you have the exact title? I'd

love to find something soothing for him to fall asleep to.

---

[Guest guest]

I imagine any good soothing CD would work. This one I have is just teh first

one I found to try so I've always stuck with what worked.

s.

I am not sure of the Cd that she has but I have a Baby Einstein lullaby

CD that is all classical music and my kids love it.

Jenni

mfolkemer_1999 wrote:

>I've been trying to find classical music for my son to fall asleep

>to

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am also a sucker and have never left Rose to CIO. If she is going to wake up,

it is around 11:30 p.m. I will put her in bed with us and if I wake up around 2

or 3 I will put her back in her crib. If she wakes up and crys again, I just

give up and put her back in bed with us. My husband complains that she kicks

him in the back with her brace. Personally, I don't mind sleeping with her, but

I really like for her to be in her own bed in the morning so I can turn the

light on, make the bed, etc. My husband goes to work at

6 a.m. so he trys to get dressed in the dark so he won't wake her up.

On the other hand, it has been a great barometer for how she is feeling,

physically and emotionally. I can count on sleeping with her the night after

she has been to the doctor, that is a given. But I can also tell when she is

growing or they did something new at daycare because she wakes up more often.

If all is going well and she is happy and confident, she sleeps trough the

night. Although I miss sleeping, I do appreciate the " heads up " when anything

else is wrong.

Robin & Rose

3/12/03

right club foot

arfazzina arfazzina@...> wrote:

,

My daughter was exactly the same. Couldn't stand to let her CIO. It

seemed to make her worse and I hated hearing her cry. I also found

going in to comfort her as they say to do made her worse. It was

just another reminder that Mommy and Daddy were there but not with

her. In the beginning I would nurse her at night in our bed until

she fell asleep and then moved her to her crib. I did this until

she was 1 or so (I know probably too long). Then when she was a

little older, I felt a little " better " about letting her cry and did

it then. She only cried a little for a few nights and then she was

just falling asleep on her own. I also had a routine, bath, books,

and then bed. The routine really helped. It's all what works for

you. I felt like we had a compromise that wouldn't keep her in our

bed all night and allowed us to get a good nights sleep.

Good luck,

Caroline

> > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

did)

> in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby to

> gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

when

> certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

already

> do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> before she goes to sleep on her own.

> >

> > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd try

to

> go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

to

> figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > s.

> >

> > Hi All,

> >

> > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would let

> > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

her

> > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

wakes

> > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half hour

> and

> > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by the

end

> > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

CIO?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > - & Grace

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

My son is 19 months and I also have never let him cry for too long. He has

never been a good sleeper and I used to be able to go into his room and give

him a bottle and he would just roll over and go back to sleep, it was always

me that had trouble going back to sleep!!!! If I let him cry too long it

goes on for hours with me trying to calm him down. He has always had a sleep

sack and I cannot see any other way for him to sleep now as a cover would be

too constricting. We have just moved him to his 'car' bed which literally

looks like a car so he still has to 'get into' it and he loves it. He has

slept for 4 whole nights now. I am sure the cot sides used to wake him up.

Also with his FAB I was finding red marks on the tops of his feet from the

straps. I took out the tongues and I don't pull them on that tight anymore,

they are quite loose but I pull up the laces, as yet they have never come

off and the red marks are going - slowly. That is just what works for us.

Rach, Steve & Connor

-- Re: Question about CIO...

I have been going in and trying to comfort her, she just screams

louder knowing I am there, quite the little drama queen hehe. I will

keep trying, I have been ending up nursing her in bed and then if I

am not too tired, moving her to her crib. She loves sleeping with me

but so does my hubby so we will keep on trying. He can't get a decent

sleep with her in bed with us so he is in the guest room when she

sleeps with me. I will try to get her into more of a routine, she has

recently changed her sleeping habits from up all night - sleep all

day, which I am thankful for...one thing at a time I guess.

Thanks for the advise ee.

& Grace

> I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he did)

in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby to

gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know when

certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they already

do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

before she goes to sleep on her own.

>

> When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd try to

go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts to

figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> s.

>

> Hi All,

>

> I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would let

> Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock her

> until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always wakes

> up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half hour

and

> she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by the end

> of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't CIO?

>

> Thanks,

>

> - & Grace

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

No I just use normal socks but i make sure the strap is in a good position,

I normally pull it up as high as I can to fit into the crease. The straps

are definately loose. On hole 5 actually. I just tighten the laces. It

worried me at first but there are no marks on his feet in the morn except

the old ones. Before he had these new shoes which are quite big I had gotten

rid of the red marks completely but these ones are taking a bit longer to

wear in!!!! He doesn't like having his shoes on any more but once they are

on he is fine. They come off about 8.15am and he comes over and sits on me

like he knows it is time!!!

Good luck

Rach, Steve & Connor

-- Re: Question about CIO...

> Hi

>

> My son is 19 months and I also have never let him cry for too long.

He has

> never been a good sleeper and I used to be able to go into his room

and give

> him a bottle and he would just roll over and go back to sleep, it

was always

> me that had trouble going back to sleep!!!! If I let him cry too

long it

> goes on for hours with me trying to calm him down. He has always

had a sleep

> sack and I cannot see any other way for him to sleep now as a cover

would be

> too constricting. We have just moved him to his 'car' bed which

literally

> looks like a car so he still has to 'get into' it and he loves it.

He has

> slept for 4 whole nights now. I am sure the cot sides used to wake

him up.

>

> Also with his FAB I was finding red marks on the tops of his feet

from the

> straps. I took out the tongues and I don't pull them on that tight

anymore,

> they are quite loose but I pull up the laces, as yet they have

never come

> off and the red marks are going - slowly. That is just what works

for us.

>

> Rach, Steve & Connor

That is so cute, his little car bed, I bet he feels like a big boy

now hehe. What a great idea with the tounge of the shoe! The tops of

Graces feet have been red for weeks now, I have tried not tying the

laces too tight but today when her shoes were off for her hour, I

noticed that the tops were turning slightly purple. She has not

seemed to mind but I don't like the looks of them. I am going to try

taking the tounge's out tomorrow. Tell me, do you use thicker socks

with no tounge in the shoes?

& Grace

[Guest guest]

What is the consensus as to when it is appropriate to let your baby CIO?

Weston sleeps pretty well at night but is a horrible napper! I LIVE in the

rocking chair. It often takes me 2-3 times to get him down for a nap. He

is 10 weeks on Friday. I feel like I am not doing him any favors with the

constant rocking as he is unable to soothe himself. Lori

_____

From: Marilouise Tozier

Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 6:31 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I know you're tired and ready for life to return to some form of normal, but at

ten weeks old, geesh, he's such a itty bitty thing. This young I don't think

you can spoil one - they just need the attention and affection. It's not really

natural for them to be away from you yet. Also, I don't think under 6 months

they really have the ability to sooth themselves, everything in their world is

so brand new and they are so helpless. I'm not sure I'd even let him CIO until

he's big enough to do something for himself, such as pull his own blanket up to

him or snuggle a soft toy - an age where they have a pretty firm awareness of

their own little world and their secure position inside of it. Otherwise i

think they'd just be laying in there screaming, thinking " HELP I'm all alone,

where's my mommy? " Of course that's just my take on the situation.

Have you tried using some type of carrier like a sling? He could nap " in

your arms " as you do your chores. I used to keep my breast pump running to

help Everett sleep - the droning rhythm and mild vibration it offered helped a

lot. Lot of times any kind of noise, the TV, radio, washing machine....will

help. Evy wouldn't and still won't nap if it's too quiet. He'll hear our foot

steps or voices and pop right up - yet with the TV or music going we can tear

down walls and he sleeps right through.

s.

Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your input! Weston has classical music going 24-7, maybe not

loud enough though. He does wake up at the slightest noise it seems. I have

tried the Baby Bjorn and he does sleep in that when we go on walks. Thanks

again! Lori

_____

From: Number23

Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 11:47 AM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Re: Question about CIO...

I know you're tired and ready for life to return to some form of normal, but

at ten weeks old, geesh, he's such a itty bitty thing. This young I don't

think you can spoil one - they just need the attention and affection. It's

not really natural for them to be away from you yet. Also, I don't think

under 6 months they really have the ability to sooth themselves, everything

in their world is so brand new and they are so helpless. I'm not sure I'd

even let him CIO until he's big enough to do something for himself, such as

pull his own blanket up to him or snuggle a soft toy - an age where they

have a pretty firm awareness of their own little world and their secure

position inside of it. Otherwise i think they'd just be laying in there

screaming, thinking " HELP I'm all alone, where's my mommy? " Of course

that's just my take on the situation.

Have you tried using some type of carrier like a sling? He could nap

" in your arms " as you do your chores. I used to keep my breast pump

running to help Everett sleep - the droning rhythm and mild vibration it

offered helped a lot. Lot of times any kind of noise, the TV, radio,

washing machine....will help. Evy wouldn't and still won't nap if it's too

quiet. He'll hear our foot steps or voices and pop right up - yet with the

TV or music going we can tear down walls and he sleeps right through.

s.

Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hey I know how rough it can be. He's nearly 14 months now and has only been

sleeping good for the past couple months. That first YEAR was hard!!!! The

black circles are just now starting to fade from under my eyes.

s.

Thank you for your input! Weston has classical music going 24-7, maybe not

loud enough though. He does wake up at the slightest noise it seems. I have

tried the Baby Bjorn and he does sleep in that when we go on walks. Thanks

again! Lori

_____

From: Number23

Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 11:47 AM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Re: Question about CIO...

I know you're tired and ready for life to return to some form of normal, but

at ten weeks old, geesh, he's such a itty bitty thing. This young I don't

think you can spoil one - they just need the attention and affection. It's

not really natural for them to be away from you yet. Also, I don't think

under 6 months they really have the ability to sooth themselves, everything

in their world is so brand new and they are so helpless. I'm not sure I'd

even let him CIO until he's big enough to do something for himself, such as

pull his own blanket up to him or snuggle a soft toy - an age where they

have a pretty firm awareness of their own little world and their secure

position inside of it. Otherwise i think they'd just be laying in there

screaming, thinking " HELP I'm all alone, where's my mommy? " Of course

that's just my take on the situation.

Have you tried using some type of carrier like a sling? He could nap

" in your arms " as you do your chores. I used to keep my breast pump

running to help Everett sleep - the droning rhythm and mild vibration it

offered helped a lot. Lot of times any kind of noise, the TV, radio,

washing machine....will help. Evy wouldn't and still won't nap if it's too

quiet. He'll hear our foot steps or voices and pop right up - yet with the

TV or music going we can tear down walls and he sleeps right through.

s.

Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

LOL! You know, as mothers we should WANT them to say " Daddy " first.....that way

when they cry in the middle of the night we can say, " It's for you, dear. " and

go back to sleep.

s.

There is running story in our newspaper written weekly by a new mom

about raising their son. In one article she wrote how their little

boy would scream bloody murder in his crib until he would see a

shadowy figure at his door...immediately stop crying and say in his

cute little baby voice " hi " LOL. She said that her son's first word

was daddy and she waited and waited to hear the magical word mommy

and when he finally said " it's a mummy " she said " yes I feel like I

have been dead for a thousand years " ! I thought that was so funny and

so true!!!

[Guest guest]

My opinion is they are only babies once and if they need a little hugging and

squeezing to get them off to bed then so be it.

Dawn

9/14/02

7/20/04, dbb 23/7

Webb paul.webb@...> wrote:

What is the consensus as to when it is appropriate to let your baby CIO?

Weston sleeps pretty well at night but is a horrible napper! I LIVE in the

rocking chair. It often takes me 2-3 times to get him down for a nap. He

is 10 weeks on Friday. I feel like I am not doing him any favors with the

constant rocking as he is unable to soothe himself. Lori

_____

From: Marilouise Tozier

Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 6:31 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

I totally agree. Our babies grow up too fast. We need to cherish then while

they are little. Thinking back the other day. My 14 year old " " will be

driving soon, graduating, and then off to college. WOW! That's too much to

realize in one day.

Dawn-Marie dawnmarie2251@...> wrote:

My opinion is they are only babies once and if they need a little hugging and

squeezing to get them off to bed then so be it.

Dawn

9/14/02

7/20/04, dbb 23/7

Webb paul.webb@...> wrote:

What is the consensus as to when it is appropriate to let your baby CIO?

Weston sleeps pretty well at night but is a horrible napper! I LIVE in the

rocking chair. It often takes me 2-3 times to get him down for a nap. He

is 10 weeks on Friday. I feel like I am not doing him any favors with the

constant rocking as he is unable to soothe himself. Lori

_____

From: Marilouise Tozier

Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 6:31 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the input! Lori

_____

From: Dawn-Marie

Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 6:46 AM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: RE: Re: Question about CIO...

My opinion is they are only babies once and if they need a little hugging

and squeezing to get them off to bed then so be it.

Dawn

9/14/02

7/20/04, dbb 23/7

Webb paul.webb@...> wrote:

What is the consensus as to when it is appropriate to let your baby CIO?

Weston sleeps pretty well at night but is a horrible napper! I LIVE in the

rocking chair. It often takes me 2-3 times to get him down for a nap. He

is 10 weeks on Friday. I feel like I am not doing him any favors with the

constant rocking as he is unable to soothe himself. Lori

_____

From: Marilouise Tozier

Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 6:31 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

In addition to ee's recommendation for a CD, my twins have been

listening to " Transitions " by Burt & Joe Wolff since they were 6

months old. It repeats on their CD players all night (and when they

used to take naps too). It is amazing!

I know Amazon.com sells it -- I give it as gifts a lot.

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> > > I think there's some truth to that, that some won't CIO and

> > personally I don't like the idea of mine falling asleep (if he

> did)

> > in such a state of mind. I would emphasize a routine, specific

> > steps your baby can begin to anticipate. Those allow the baby

to

> > gear down in to sleep mode gradually until eventually they know

> when

> > certain things start to happen sleep isn't far off. Also pay

> > attention to their routine and learn to expand on what they

> already

> > do. Then again it may just be a matter of time and maturity

> > before she goes to sleep on her own.

> > >

> > > When you leave her to CIO, do you go in to her at all? I'd

try

> to

> > go comfort her but not pick her up and gradually lengthen the

> > intervals between your visits over a few nights until she starts

> to

> > figure out how to confort herself to sleep.

> > > s.

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > I just wanted to ask a question, I have decided that I would

let

> > > Grace try to get to sleep on her own at night. I nurse or rock

> her

> > > until she is sleepy and then put her in her crib...she always

> wakes

> > > up and looses it. I have tried letting her CIO up to a half

hour

> > and

> > > she just works herself into a tizzy, choking and gasping by

the

> end

> > > of it. My question is: is it true that some babies just don't

> CIO?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > - & Grace

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

, I was touched by your message. It is so true. I was rocking

Weston yesterday and thinking " please go to sleep! " I looked down at him

and he just smiled up at me. I had to lol and squeeze him. Thanks for your

nice email. lori

_____

From:

Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:08 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

I think the general consensus has been WHATEVER FEELS RIGHT TO

YOU!!! 10 weeks is pretty little, but for me what has happened with

each of my 3 is that just when you think you're going to go out of

your skull, all of the sudden you realize that each day it's a

little easier. Until the day comes when your baby has been asleep

for a while and you've actually managed to load the dishwasher and

drink a cup of coffee without *someone* in your arms! And of

course, " they " always say DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!

NOT HOUSEWORK OR ANYTHING!! And we always go " Yeah yeah but I have

to get something accomplished. " I will now speak to you from the

wisdom of my 24 (and 3/4) years....It has taken me 3 children to

learn DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!!! The

house/kids/car WHATEVER will not be dirty forever, but your baby

will only be 10 weeks THIS week. The smile they give you when you're

rocking them to sleep in the rocking chair--would you honestly trade

that for the bed being made? Don't miss these moments, enjoy knowing

that rocking your baby to sleep is ALL you need to do to make her

happy. Because the day will come when a rocking chair won't cut

it...you'll need designer sneakers, a car, a cell phone and on and

on and on!!! That being said, if you really feel like you're going

to go crazy, it's not going to kill your baby to cry for a few

minutes. Sometimes that's what they need to do to get tired out,

then when you pick them back up they go right to sleep. We call it

a " Baby Breakdown " around here!

, mommy of:

Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 (4 days and

counting!)

[Guest guest]

The most amazing thing about babies is that just when you're ready to pinch

their little heads off they do something totally cute to melt your heart back to

putty.

s.

Re: Question about CIO...

I think the general consensus has been WHATEVER FEELS RIGHT TO

YOU!!! 10 weeks is pretty little, but for me what has happened with

each of my 3 is that just when you think you're going to go out of

your skull, all of the sudden you realize that each day it's a

little easier. Until the day comes when your baby has been asleep

for a while and you've actually managed to load the dishwasher and

drink a cup of coffee without *someone* in your arms! And of

course, " they " always say DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!

NOT HOUSEWORK OR ANYTHING!! And we always go " Yeah yeah but I have

to get something accomplished. " I will now speak to you from the

wisdom of my 24 (and 3/4) years....It has taken me 3 children to

learn DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!!! The

house/kids/car WHATEVER will not be dirty forever, but your baby

will only be 10 weeks THIS week. The smile they give you when you're

rocking them to sleep in the rocking chair--would you honestly trade

that for the bed being made? Don't miss these moments, enjoy knowing

that rocking your baby to sleep is ALL you need to do to make her

happy. Because the day will come when a rocking chair won't cut

it...you'll need designer sneakers, a car, a cell phone and on and

on and on!!! That being said, if you really feel like you're going

to go crazy, it's not going to kill your baby to cry for a few

minutes. Sometimes that's what they need to do to get tired out,

then when you pick them back up they go right to sleep. We call it

a " Baby Breakdown " around here!

, mommy of:

Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 (4 days and

counting!)

[Guest guest]

YES! Thank goodness! They seem just to know when you are at your breaking

point!

_____

From: Number23

Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 7:55 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Re: Question about CIO...

The most amazing thing about babies is that just when you're ready to pinch

their little heads off they do something totally cute to melt your heart

back to putty.

s.

Re: Question about CIO...

I think the general consensus has been WHATEVER FEELS RIGHT TO

YOU!!! 10 weeks is pretty little, but for me what has happened with

each of my 3 is that just when you think you're going to go out of

your skull, all of the sudden you realize that each day it's a

little easier. Until the day comes when your baby has been asleep

for a while and you've actually managed to load the dishwasher and

drink a cup of coffee without *someone* in your arms! And of

course, " they " always say DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!

NOT HOUSEWORK OR ANYTHING!! And we always go " Yeah yeah but I have

to get something accomplished. " I will now speak to you from the

wisdom of my 24 (and 3/4) years....It has taken me 3 children to

learn DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!!! The

house/kids/car WHATEVER will not be dirty forever, but your baby

will only be 10 weeks THIS week. The smile they give you when you're

rocking them to sleep in the rocking chair--would you honestly trade

that for the bed being made? Don't miss these moments, enjoy knowing

that rocking your baby to sleep is ALL you need to do to make her

happy. Because the day will come when a rocking chair won't cut

it...you'll need designer sneakers, a car, a cell phone and on and

on and on!!! That being said, if you really feel like you're going

to go crazy, it's not going to kill your baby to cry for a few

minutes. Sometimes that's what they need to do to get tired out,

then when you pick them back up they go right to sleep. We call it

a " Baby Breakdown " around here!

, mommy of:

Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 (4 days and

counting!)

[Guest guest]

YES! Thank goodness! They seem just to know when you are at your breaking

point!

_____

From: Number23

Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 7:55 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Re: Question about CIO...

The most amazing thing about babies is that just when you're ready to pinch

their little heads off they do something totally cute to melt your heart

back to putty.

s.

Re: Question about CIO...

I think the general consensus has been WHATEVER FEELS RIGHT TO

YOU!!! 10 weeks is pretty little, but for me what has happened with

each of my 3 is that just when you think you're going to go out of

your skull, all of the sudden you realize that each day it's a

little easier. Until the day comes when your baby has been asleep

for a while and you've actually managed to load the dishwasher and

drink a cup of coffee without *someone* in your arms! And of

course, " they " always say DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!

NOT HOUSEWORK OR ANYTHING!! And we always go " Yeah yeah but I have

to get something accomplished. " I will now speak to you from the

wisdom of my 24 (and 3/4) years....It has taken me 3 children to

learn DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!!! The

house/kids/car WHATEVER will not be dirty forever, but your baby

will only be 10 weeks THIS week. The smile they give you when you're

rocking them to sleep in the rocking chair--would you honestly trade

that for the bed being made? Don't miss these moments, enjoy knowing

that rocking your baby to sleep is ALL you need to do to make her

happy. Because the day will come when a rocking chair won't cut

it...you'll need designer sneakers, a car, a cell phone and on and

on and on!!! That being said, if you really feel like you're going

to go crazy, it's not going to kill your baby to cry for a few

minutes. Sometimes that's what they need to do to get tired out,

then when you pick them back up they go right to sleep. We call it

a " Baby Breakdown " around here!

, mommy of:

Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 (4 days and

counting!)

[Guest guest]

So true. I will be thinking of that next time I'm up.. probably tonight!

:-)

_____

From: giannasmommy2002

Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 6:24 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

Hi Lori,

What you said really stuck me. The best advice I ever got was from a

stranger I met in church when I baptized my son. She said to

appreciate the moments when he is keeping you up at 3AM because in

the blink of an eye he will be 18 years old and out with his friends

and he'll still be keeping you up but with worry! Although now you

now he is right there safe in your arms. I think this every time he

has me up in the middle of the night just wanting to be hugged and

cuddled. Before we know it they will be big boys not letting us hug

and kiss them at will.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 BLCF Atypical

> , I was touched by your message. It is so true. I was

rocking

> Weston yesterday and thinking " please go to sleep! " I looked down

at him

> and he just smiled up at me. I had to lol and squeeze him. Thanks

for your

> nice email. lori

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: [mailto:redskline123@n...]

> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:08 PM

> To: nosurgery4clubfoot

> Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

>

>

>

>

> I think the general consensus has been WHATEVER FEELS RIGHT TO

> YOU!!! 10 weeks is pretty little, but for me what has happened with

> each of my 3 is that just when you think you're going to go out of

> your skull, all of the sudden you realize that each day it's a

> little easier. Until the day comes when your baby has been asleep

> for a while and you've actually managed to load the dishwasher and

> drink a cup of coffee without *someone* in your arms! And of

> course, " they " always say DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR

BABY!!

> NOT HOUSEWORK OR ANYTHING!! And we always go " Yeah yeah but I have

> to get something accomplished. " I will now speak to you from the

> wisdom of my 24 (and 3/4) years....It has taken me 3 children to

> learn DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!!! The

> house/kids/car WHATEVER will not be dirty forever, but your baby

> will only be 10 weeks THIS week. The smile they give you when

you're

> rocking them to sleep in the rocking chair--would you honestly

trade

> that for the bed being made? Don't miss these moments, enjoy

knowing

> that rocking your baby to sleep is ALL you need to do to make her

> happy. Because the day will come when a rocking chair won't cut

> it...you'll need designer sneakers, a car, a cell phone and on and

> on and on!!! That being said, if you really feel like you're going

> to go crazy, it's not going to kill your baby to cry for a few

> minutes. Sometimes that's what they need to do to get tired out,

> then when you pick them back up they go right to sleep. We call it

> a " Baby Breakdown " around here!

> , mommy of:

> Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 (4 days and

> counting!)

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

So true. I will be thinking of that next time I'm up.. probably tonight!

:-)

_____

From: giannasmommy2002

Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 6:24 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

Hi Lori,

What you said really stuck me. The best advice I ever got was from a

stranger I met in church when I baptized my son. She said to

appreciate the moments when he is keeping you up at 3AM because in

the blink of an eye he will be 18 years old and out with his friends

and he'll still be keeping you up but with worry! Although now you

now he is right there safe in your arms. I think this every time he

has me up in the middle of the night just wanting to be hugged and

cuddled. Before we know it they will be big boys not letting us hug

and kiss them at will.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 BLCF Atypical

> , I was touched by your message. It is so true. I was

rocking

> Weston yesterday and thinking " please go to sleep! " I looked down

at him

> and he just smiled up at me. I had to lol and squeeze him. Thanks

for your

> nice email. lori

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: [mailto:redskline123@n...]

> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:08 PM

> To: nosurgery4clubfoot

> Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

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> I think the general consensus has been WHATEVER FEELS RIGHT TO

> YOU!!! 10 weeks is pretty little, but for me what has happened with

> each of my 3 is that just when you think you're going to go out of

> your skull, all of the sudden you realize that each day it's a

> little easier. Until the day comes when your baby has been asleep

> for a while and you've actually managed to load the dishwasher and

> drink a cup of coffee without *someone* in your arms! And of

> course, " they " always say DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR

BABY!!

> NOT HOUSEWORK OR ANYTHING!! And we always go " Yeah yeah but I have

> to get something accomplished. " I will now speak to you from the

> wisdom of my 24 (and 3/4) years....It has taken me 3 children to

> learn DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT YOUR BABY!!!! The

> house/kids/car WHATEVER will not be dirty forever, but your baby

> will only be 10 weeks THIS week. The smile they give you when

you're

> rocking them to sleep in the rocking chair--would you honestly

trade

> that for the bed being made? Don't miss these moments, enjoy

knowing

> that rocking your baby to sleep is ALL you need to do to make her

> happy. Because the day will come when a rocking chair won't cut

> it...you'll need designer sneakers, a car, a cell phone and on and

> on and on!!! That being said, if you really feel like you're going

> to go crazy, it's not going to kill your baby to cry for a few

> minutes. Sometimes that's what they need to do to get tired out,

> then when you pick them back up they go right to sleep. We call it

> a " Baby Breakdown " around here!

> , mommy of:

> Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 (4 days and

> counting!)

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for your reply! Did you do anything special to make her a better

napper or do you think it just happened that way? Any " tricks " ? My husband

and I are experimenting daily! :-) Lori

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From: Marilouise Tozier

Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 5:06 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

Hi Lori,

I've been off the boards for a few days because of the holiday.

was a horrible napper at 10 weeks too. She didn't settle into

a regular good nap routine until she was almost 5 months old! 10-20

minutes at a time was the norm for her for a while. Made life very

diffcult for me but here we are at almost 15 months and she just

dropped her am nap and sleeps 1.5 - 3 hours in the afternoon. Once

she got into a nap routine she didn't cry when I laid her down.

Good luck!

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> What is the consensus as to when it is appropriate to let your baby CIO?

> Weston sleeps pretty well at night but is a horrible napper! I LIVE

in the

> rocking chair. It often takes me 2-3 times to get him down for a

nap. He

> is 10 weeks on Friday. I feel like I am not doing him any favors

with the

> constant rocking as he is unable to soothe himself. Lori

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your reply! Did you do anything special to make her a better

napper or do you think it just happened that way? Any " tricks " ? My husband

and I are experimenting daily! :-) Lori

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From: Marilouise Tozier

Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 5:06 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Question about CIO...

Hi Lori,

I've been off the boards for a few days because of the holiday.

was a horrible napper at 10 weeks too. She didn't settle into

a regular good nap routine until she was almost 5 months old! 10-20

minutes at a time was the norm for her for a while. Made life very

diffcult for me but here we are at almost 15 months and she just

dropped her am nap and sleeps 1.5 - 3 hours in the afternoon. Once

she got into a nap routine she didn't cry when I laid her down.

Good luck!

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, DBB 12-16/24

Owen and 3/20/99

> What is the consensus as to when it is appropriate to let your baby CIO?

> Weston sleeps pretty well at night but is a horrible napper! I LIVE

in the

> rocking chair. It often takes me 2-3 times to get him down for a

nap. He

> is 10 weeks on Friday. I feel like I am not doing him any favors

with the

> constant rocking as he is unable to soothe himself. Lori

>