How to Put for Nap My 9Mo Baby Without Rocking Him

At 9 months i would stop one of those naps. One early morning after breakfast, and one afternoon. At this age he really doesn't need 3 short ones anymore. That may also help him fall asleep faster without vomiting too because he will be more tired. Try to make his room dark (by the way don't if he is in daycare because then he wont sleep there when it's not dark!!). I use a soundspa with my 17 m.o. and have since he was about 4 months. It's the Homedics Projector. It works wonders!! Shows moving pictures on the ceiling, plays ocean/rain sounds and lullabies.

http://www.homedics.com/products/sensory/soundspas/sounds...

I also lay my son down with a cup of water. I don't try to dilly-dally with the good nights, it just makes it harder for them. I had a very tough time with naps at first too. Hope my advice helps!

This isn't really helpful, but here's a great website with a ton of good links that show there aren't really any studies out there that "prove" that CIO is harmful. So no matter what you decide, the important thing is to know that you love your kids and they love you and (as you know from your older ones) they will sleep eventually when you find what works for them.

http://goodenoughmummy.typepad.com/good_enough_mum/2006/0...

I had a similar problem with my daughter when she was that age (she's now a year). I agree with cutting out one nap, and moving him to two naps. He'll probably fall asleep faster and for a little longer b/c he'll be more tired. If you're having to rock him for so long, he may just not be tired enough yet.

My 8 month old also does the short 30 minute naps and it makes me nuts cause I know he's tired. I lie down with him in the afternoon and he'll sleep for at least an hour. That cuts out that 3rd nap. As far as rocking goes, I enjoy it. He'll only be this young for a while longer and I figure if that's what he needs at this age, that's what I'm for. Crying it out seems so terrible at this age. Enjoy the tender moments for a little bit longer. I know it can be time consuming and frustrating at times, but I think they'll outgrow it soon.

At my house (my husband is the stay at home dad) we used the "baby whisperer" method which is a modified cry it out. When they cry, go see them, hold until calm, put down, get out and close door. Repeat until he is settled, this may take MANY times until it takes but it took about a week for my son to be broken of his habit of only napping in his swing. Hope this is helpful, Nat

be aware with the cry it out method, your baby's stress/cortisol levels will skyrocket when you let him cry for extended periods. This will result in suppressed immune function, permanent changes in important brain structure (including memory), emotional detachment(the protest-despair response that occurs when baby quiets down) and yes, vomiting. There is a great article in Mothering magazine that touches on stress and the cry-it out method, check it out. It is your choice to let him cry, I just thought you (and other mothers) should be aware of this.

Maybe he needs a longer soothing process. Try reading a few books, then rock him for 10 mins and put him down. Let him cry out after you leave. I know you are afraid of him vommiting but I would keep trying. I am sure you need more than a 1/2 hour break and he needs more sleep. It sounds like he is really overtired and that is why he is only sleeping for 1/2 hour. Sleep begets sleep. I would pick up the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" By Dr.Marc Weissbluth. I read it and my daughter who is 13 months takes a 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon and sleeps from 7pm-6:30-7am everynight. I followed his advice and it really worked! I hope this helps. Good luck!