How to Ferber or sleep train a standing baby?

[Anonymous]

Wow, I am more of a wimp than I ever imagined. I still stay in the room with my 16 month old while he settles down. I honestly can't stand to hear him cry, or to know he is crying without comfort. I know it is good for him; I just can't stand it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have been doing this. Our son can stand for HOURS. And Scream. We just go in every 15 minutes to soothe. He now has gotten to the point he will drop down when we walk in so we can rub his back. It has gotten a little better (tonight is day 4.) He is 14 months. Yes, I realize I waited too long. Flame away.

Sounds like he knows that if he stands and screams for 15 minutes you will come back. I would just tell him that you aren't coming back and I bet in one night he'll be done, and he will be crying a lot less on subsequent nights.

We were following Ferber - checking in on him in intervals to let him know we were still there. Day 4 (last night) was AWESOME. Lasted about 10 minutes - then out. Woke up 3 times - all for less than 10 minutes. This is such an improvement. I am not 100% rested- but I will take it!!!!