Hi all! Currently writing this while cuddling in bed with my 8 month old who is smiling after I gave up on trying to get him sleep in his own bed.
He was doing so well with sleep for a good while, then around the 7 month mark, he will not sleep in his bed and/or without me.
I attempted whatever method it is that involves me letting him cry it out for 5 minutes & then going in and soothing him & repeat. But I ultimately can’t do that. I gave in & let him fall asleep in my bed with me laying next to him. Waited 10 minutes and tried to transfer him & he woke up immediately and started crying. I tried to see if he would fall asleep. We are now back in my bed as he is now starting to fall back asleep.
I was able to get him to nap in his bed today by me laying in there with him, but it wasn’t cutting it for bedtime.
It melts my heart that he finds comfort in me & I am trying to remind myself that this stage doesn’t last forever. But at the same time, would love to go back to me putting him in his bed & him being content with it.
Any advice is appreciated!