Advice on sleep training?

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My LO is gonna be 4 mo in a a couple days and he's been sleeping with my DH and I since birth. He slept in his bed for naps and sometimes at night in the beginning but it was easier with breastfeeding so we just kept him with us. I will continue to bf but will introduce formula for night feeding because I heard it helps, my bub is still waking up every 3hrs. Any advice on what's worked for you mommas out there.

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I don’t believe in cry it out. It’s not something I would ever practice or suggest someone follow. There are many ways to transition into a crib without tears or supplementing with formula.

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It doesn't have to be a lot of crying.
You set down what you want to happen. And you take the time to make sure it feels safe.
Of you need your baby to sleep in the crib you'll have to start putting him to sleep there. Comfort him when he is sad and tell its okay. When calm, lie down again. This will take a lot of energy and time, but your baby will be reassured that it's safe to stay there if you stand by it.

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My son was about 4 months too when we started putting him in the crib at night. Surprisingly he did really well. One thing I remember that helped is someone got him this fish tank to attach to the crib and he was mesmerized by it til he fell asleep

Another thing that he loved to fall asleep looking at was this mobile

Good luck to you!

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We did the Ferber method combined with a consistent bedtime routine and watching for her sleepy cues. After 4 nights she was going to bed with no crying or fussing and sleeps 8-10 hours straight in her bassinet. 
She does have a bottle of formula before bed as we had to supplement in the beginning for her weight and we just stuck with it. She usually has 4-6oz before bed. 
I think the real key is putting her down right when she’s tired. As soon as I see her rubbing her eyes and the big yawns I put her down ASAP.

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Little Z’s! Love the program. Babe sleeps 11.5 hours in her crib and is so happy.

Advice on sleep training?

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