Entre Madres y Doctoras: Let the Baby Sleep in Its Crib

Entre Madres y Doctoras tells the story of a baby who slept by itself in its crib.

Edith Sánchez shares the mistake she made while training her son William to sleep on his own.

It’s important to note that everyone has different parenting styles, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Motherhood is a complex world with many doors leading to different places, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Each couple has their own parenting style, and there’s nothing wrong with that. What works for some may not work for others, but we all agree that we want the best for our children.

One of the stages all parents go through is getting the baby to sleep alone in the crib at night. Getting the baby to sleep alone in its crib can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible.

However, one must be firm and listen, of course, to the doctors’ recommendations. If you’ve managed to get the baby to sleep on its own in its crib, be cautious about breaking habits. Here’s why we say this.

The Baby Sleeps Alone in Its Crib

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Today, we get to know the story experienced by Edith this week, because in motherhood, experiences sometimes teach us valuable lessons.

This week, Edith’s house turned into a real zombie refuge, where sleep was a lost treasure.

Nobody seemed able to find rest, and the mistake that triggered this situation falls on Edith herself.

The pediatrician decided to hug her little William for two consecutive nights to help him sleep. It wasn’t an impulsive decision, but a response to her son’s signals, who longed for that maternal contact.

William Cries

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The first night was a total success. William plunged into a deep sleep in his mother’s arms, and that special connection filled Edith’s heart with joy.

However, the third night brought an unexpected twist. When Edith tried to place awake William in his crib, as is generally recommended, things took a different turn.

The child resisted stopping crying and was standing up in his crib, screaming desperately.

After five days of training and patience, William’s sleep routine had crumbled. He became dependent again on falling asleep in his mother’s arms, a situation that was not sustainable in the long term.

Habits

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Edith wants to share a valuable lesson she learned from this experience: once we have established a sleep routine for our children, it is important to maintain it.

If you want to give that comforting hug before sleeping, that’s fine, but make sure the crib routine remains intact.

Children are clever and sometimes enjoy testing their parents.

Entre Madres y Doctoras hopes this story has been to your liking and that it helps you gain perspective on a situation that could occur. You’re doing great!