Re: [ozmidwifery] ??sleep question

[Pinky McKay]

Thanks julie - and everyone else- I receive lots of emails from parents of bubs at that just mobile/ just starting solids stage - when it is really natural/ common for bubs to start waking again ( a "RUDE AWAKENING" FOR THE PARENTS) - as Julie says, it seems to be the sensation of moving round/poss food intolerance/ separation anxiety (I  have a standard list) . It is also very normal for bubs to "practise" new skills in their sleep during light sleep cycles - when they pull themselves to stand for instance they are actually physically unable to get themselves down again at first - until they learn to bend their heads back etc -I was just so surprised that this bub had slept 12 hours for quite a while that I wasnt sure how to break it to the parents since he still seems to be ok in the hammock - not sure they will want to hear about the co-sleeping etc but then again many people are actually receptive - i mention it as an option just in case. I am not sure how I stand re public liability and specific advice so I always present options rather than direct advice unless it is a specific point like perhaps a direct breastfeeding question - then I aoften suggest  professional help or refer to a relecvant support group as well. Because tummy sleeping and SIDS is so contentious, I stear clear of saying baby will probably be fine if he can roll away from a breathing obstruction - better to say some mothers find *** etc / or quote some research (er) . Its lovely to have several voices for them to choose from. I do love the idea of helping the baby with body awareness while awake. That is a great idea for ALLL babies. Yes its all detective work isnt it - a transferable skill for parents!! Babyhood is practice time for the big kids!!   Now what will you do in the mornings, Julie?? happy freedom. Thankyou all so much   Pinky ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie Clarke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 5:12 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] ??sleep question Dear Pinky Babies often wake briefly and then resettle off to sleep especially under these circumstances such as rolling over� I�m wondering what is preventing him from being able to be comfortable with rolling over� could it be � (a) when he rolls over is this a new and strange sensation for him he is not used to?  I�d suggest playing gentle roll over games when he is awake and enjoying play time on the lounge room floor to help him understand the new sensation � perhaps include rolling him onto his tummy during bath time � increase body awareness with rolling him around on a fit ball. (b) is he bumping his head against the side of the cot when he rolls?  That would wake him right up wouldn�t it? Perhaps invest in a cotton bumper pad � (c)  there is a light on in his room which stimulates him to full wake when disturbed (d) is he waking and disturbed for another reason ? perhaps it is not just that he is rolling over but that he has a tummy ache � at 6 months intro of solids may coincide with food intolerance � Gosh we mummies have to be such detectives don�t we J I�m feeling very liberated today � I no longer have the chains of school drop off and school pick up � both of mine are now in high school and it�s so close they happily walk.    After all these years it�s a wonderful feeling, but what�s the bet I have a wave of panic regularly at those times LOL Best of luck to the mum with the sleep question. hug Julie Clarke Childbirth and Parenting Educator Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania  NSW  2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 F (02) 9544 9257 M. 0401 265 530 email [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pinky McKay Sent: Thursday, 30 January 2003 12:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] ??sleep question   Hi all - anyone?? Any suggestions? A question from a parent that has me a bit baffled - I get several every day and most are totally straightforward. Interestingly most babies parents enquire about are sleeping long stretches - mine never slept 12 hours -at any age!!     The challenge we are currently faced with is moving (baby) from a baby hammock to a cot. (baby)  is now 6 months old and has been sleeping successfully in a hammock for the last 4 months averaging around 12 hours sleep solid for that time. We are currently reaching a point that he will out grow his hammock so we will have to put him into a cot. We have tried this a few times with the same result. He will go to sleep on his back and stay there for about 20 minutes and then because he can roll now he rolls in his sleep and wakes himself up. We are both unsure of what to do. Pinky