Need tips in putting 9 month old to sleep

Question

When we put our son to sleep we always have walked him since birth. Now at 9 months he is so energetic that even that technique does not work. We also have tried lying him down and patting him but that does not seem to help. He stands right up in the crib and cries or laughs. It usually takes us about 1 1/2 hr to put him to sleep. Any ideas..please help.

Answer 1

well umm since im a babysitter wat i do 2 put babies 2 sleep is i either rock them 2 sleep n my arms while letting them drink warm milk or i lay them on their back and rub there stomach  

Answer 2

Try putting him in bed with you and putting him to sleep, then converting him to his crib. That was the only thing that would put my son to sleep at that age, now he is almost 1 year and basically puts himself to sleep in his crib. Good luck!

Answer 3

I had the same problem when my son was 9 months old!!  Not only did it take forever to get him to sleep but he also woke up at all hours of the night wanting to play.  I tried everything...same bedtime every night...timely naps...bedtime routine...baths.  I finally tried the Ferber Method and IT WORKED.  I am not saying this is the best method for every parent or child but it did work in my situation.  Here is the website I used:

http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-ferber-m...

Most important thing to remember if you decide to use this method is to be consistent.  

Answer 4

Have you tried rocking him to sleep?

My daughter usually gets milk as she is getting rocked to sleep. Have you tried that?

Answer 5

Maybe you could try rocking him.  The best thing you can do is set a routine and stick with it.  it might be difficult at first but if you stick with it for a while it will get better.  We would always give my son a bath, read him a book, and then rock him to sleep when he was that age.  Good luck, wish I could be of more help!