Naps in Swing

I think if it was more about habit then I would get her used to the crib. But it sounds like she can't handle the cribs at nap time because of the spitting up and reflux so I would continue to let her nap in the swing. She needs her sleep, as you said! But I would periodically try naps in the crib and if you ever start feeling like she's just creating a bad habit, work on it immediately.

I wonder how does she sleep all night fine in a crib, but not for naps??

A suggestion - put her swing in her bedroom so at least she is getting used to napping in her room and in whatever environment that is, so when she does outgrow this problem, transitioning her to her crib for naps won't be such a change. And try to not use motion on the swing as this can become "addictive" as well. But if she needs to be upright for those naps, so be it!

Sometimes it is more important for you to remain sane and cope then to do what is considered normal. She will outgrow this stage and if her sleeping in the swing is giving you some relief and time to breathe then I don't see a problem with it. She is your child and I am a big believer in making your life work for your family. Being a mum is a 24hr a day job with no holidays, sick days or breaks...If she has a good sleep in her swing she is going to wake up happier and you are going to enjoy being a mum more than if you are constantly changing sheets. Its great she sleeps in her cot at night...you are doing great!

My 7 month old slept in a swing in our room from birth until about 6 mos. He's a great sleeper and is now in his crib (in our room) without much difficulty transitioning.

You're her mama. No one knows her better than you. Do what you feel comfortable with - what you think is the best for the situation at hand. Don't worry about what others are doing or what you think others consider "normal." Everyone's normal is different.

Go with your instincts, mama - at this age, especially, they'll be right on!

Let her sleep where she is comfortable for naps or at night. Both my sons slept in their bouncy every day for months at a time. My youngest even slept in it at night for several weeks. There is no rule that says a baby has to sleep in a crib. It won't harm them or make them hate their bed. Let your child get that much needed nap for her and you and don't stress over it.

In the early months, my son always napped in the swing during the day and slept in his crib at night. By 5-6 months, he took all his naps in the crib because he could move around a lot and the swing just wasn't safe for him anymore. If the swing is working well for you right now, than I would just continue with that. Good luck!

Let her sleep wherever she will sleep. My 3rd would only nap in his swing so that's where I let him nap. Once he outgrew the swing, I had to transition him to his crib. It was hard at first. I had to let him cry it out for a couple days, but then he was fine.

Could you maybe try a Nap Nanny http://www.napnanny.com/ inside her crib? This way she's upright but in her crib.

My daughter didn't have any acid reflux problems and I still couldn't get her to nap in her crib, but she would sleep through the night just fine in her crib. I let her nap in her swing, she needed it and I needed it. When she was about 5 months old and really wanted to stretch out, she found the swing to confining and didn't want to be in it any longer. I put her in the crib and she went right to sleep. Let her sleep where she can.

Let her nap in her swing. It's just a nap. Don't over think it. If it helps her from spitting up - fine. It's a nap - not overnight sleep. Babies need their sleep in order to function properly. Swing away....zzzzzz.....