Baby Nap Time and Sleep

Ever since my mom left after baby was born, baby has been sleeping in a bouncer next to our bed at night. We also haven't really established any nap times and when she falls asleep, she falls asleep. At the doctor last week, we were told to try to move her to her crib since 2 months is the time to start making habits.

We weren't sure if it was because she should be sleeping in a crib or if she should sleep in her own room. After looking up what other people thought, a baby can stay in your room until you're all ready to move them to their own room. I've also heard that the SIDS foundation recommends leaving them in your room until 6 months.

We decided baby can stay in our room but we do need to establish a night time routine so she knows when it is bedtime. She gets a bath, although not every day, then gets a book read to her and we say her night time prayers and lay her down. Because she actually likes her crib for the most part, she ends up being laid down in her crib at first and then as the night goes on, she has the option to stay in our room after feeding.

Last night, she slept 8 hours and 45 minutes in her crib (between feedings, might I add...!!!). We have a monitor to hear her at night but I am still on edge all night, worrying about her. We have discussed setting up a web cam so I can see her all night too.

As for nap time, it is pretty easy to tell when she's tired (she's fussy but she's already been fed, burped, changed, etc). It's times like these I place her in her crib and she quickly calms down and falls asleep.

Of course, as your baby grows up, they need less naps (our baby takes 3-4 a day) and everyone's baby is different. I just thought I'd let you know what works for us.

I am finding it easier to get stuff done during her nap time instead of constantly needing a nap when she needs one but that could also be due to her sleeping longer at night. She can easily go 4 hours or more between feedings instead of 2.

I apologize if all this is boring but I hope someone finds it helpful.