How do I get my 7 month old son to fall asleep on his own without getting so worked up that he throws up?

Question

I hold and usually rock him to sleep for every nap/bedtime. I have attempted the cry it out method and my son gets so worked up and agitated that he ends up throwing up all over. I have tried this approach a few times with the same result. I refuse to continue to try this method as I think it is cruel to do this to my baby. I have also tried to sit beside his crib and pat his back, shhh in his ear and this does not work either. We have the exact same routine everyday and try to put him down around the same time every night. Any other ideas?

Answer 1

My son was the same way so i got him a little rocking/vibrating chair. Stap him in give him a bottle of milk while he's in the chair. give him a soft blanket besides his face. then you sit by him and rock the chair with your hand or foot. if thats not enough to keep him from crying let him watch nick jr/ noggin with low volume while in his chair.If it works he'll get used being alone while eating/watching tv and sleeping. Hope it works for you!!

Answer 2

OMG i used to cry til i puked at bedtime too! when i was a baby...

Answer 3

I know where you are coming from, trust me!!!!!

Its great that you have a solid routine for him.

I started 3 things that honestly saved my sanity.

1. We wrap our son- and he's almost 10 months. He loves it, cant sleep without it.

2. After he is in his cot, I give him his dummy.

3. Turn on his mobile (it revolves, has a night light and music) and shut the door.

This is how he goes to sleep every nap time.

My son has LOVED this from about 5-6 months old. Before that , we used to have to rock him to sleep, which is fine if youre happy with that but we werent, especially when he got heavy.

We tried the patting thing, the shooshing thing, the letting them cry it out thing (which was awful, I couldnt do it).



Best of luck xx

Answer 4

Okay, you could try the method I used.

I have heard it called the 5-S method, as you

Swaddle the baby - wrap up snugly in a blanket, tucking the arms in

Swing the baby - stand up and swing baby side to side

Side - hold baby on his side

Shh...Shh...Shh... - make the sound of a heart-beat

Suck - give baby a soother or allow him to suck his thumb

The theory is that human babies are born early in gestation compared to other mammals, so if we consider the first few months of life as a "fourth trimester" and try to replicate conditions in the womb, the baby feels safe, calm and secure, and will sleep better and fall asleep more easily.

Paul Stanley wrote the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and this is where I first read this.

My daughter also used a "noise-maker" for her little girl - it made noises such as "water-fall", "rain-storm", "heart-beat", "tropical rain-forest" - they were really wonderful and calming for my grand-daughter.

Good Luck - it worked for me!

Answer 5

he's not ready for what your tryin to do, for now you gotta do it the way he likes it

Answer 6

I feel for you!

  Try putting on some soft music and a night light.  

Answer 7

Have you ever tried co-sleeping?  I never thought I would do it, but it worked out really well for us for a few months, and now my son is sleeping all night in his bed (he's 14 months).  If you put a mesh side up on your side of the bed and put him on the opposite side of your partner it is safe.  I know it is very controversial, but if you study up on it there are many benefits and it is very very common in other countries and cultures.  Since I breastfed for a long time it really worked for me since he would wake up every 2-3 hours hungry.  Also, if he's throwing up he could possibly have digestive issues going on, reflux, lactose intolerance(he'll probably grow out of), or gas.  You might want to change formula or watch what he's eating.  But some kids do throw up from crying too.  

Answer 8

Sometimes my 5 months old does not fall asleep on her own so I lay down in bed and put her on me on her belly, her head on my chest and rock her and quietly sing or shush in her ear while rubbing her back. She falls asleep after couple minutes. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

I am mother of one and my baby is sleeping on her own since 2.5 months and she requires me only when she is overtired or hungry. Please follow step by step everything is important.

1. Be strong and be committed and u shud feel that what are u doing , for good for both of u. dont be guilty.

2. stick to a routine no matter wat happens.

3. most important thing make a scedule or a routine like eat,activity,sleep cyle. calculate baby waketime. at 7 months he must be awake 1.5 hrs happily.

4. make room dark,cozy,nice bedsheet.

5. if u r starting then dont get him used to of any sleep attachements like music,comfort etc etc. less things easy

6. make nap and bed time routine easy simple and few things.

7. You should watch him few days after what time he feels drowsy.

8.routine can be as like this change nappy,take him to his room and say its time for bed, put him down and few times put fingers in his hair and close his eyes gently( this is mine prime indication that u shud sleep). he shud feel secure in bed then he will not wake up during transitions. I put 2 pillows on both of my baby sides and quilt on her.

9. no eye contact, no talking during routine,no play.

10.dont overstimulate during playtime.

11.leave the room.

12. he will cry but not too long,one day will come he will get it.initially after 10 mins ,15 mins u can visit him to console.

I hope this helps