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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know what to tell you, but I am a SAHM to a 7 month old. She started sleeping through the night without "sleep training" around 4 months, I think because we did Taking Cara Babies. I EBF, but DH started giving a pumped bottle at night so I could get 4-5 hours around 4 weeks. We absolutely got lucky with personality, but I was also DETERMINED to almost never hold for naps (of course early on it happens!) and to get to independent sleep as soon as possible, because I can't be my best for the baby when she's awake and alert if I'm not rested. When she finally dropped the 4am feed (on her own), it was life changing.

I think you need to focus your efforts on your wife's health. She's done great for the baby, who is happy and healthy right? Your wife needs to prioritize herself here! It is way past time for the baby to learn to sleep independently so your wife can SLEEP. It's a skill your baby needs, and it's time. If your baby is not yet crawling at 12 months, you address it. You need to address the sleep, now. [/quote]

OP here. That is one of the courses recommended to us that my wife doesn’t want to take.

I know she needs to focus on herself. I tell her that all of the time but she always says “ I have the baby.”

My baby is thriving. The pediatrician actually said he is very advanced for his age and is a month ahead. He is already rolling over and on his way to sitting up. She has always been happy with things at his check-ups. He will play on the floor when someone is in the room, but doesn’t like when you leave him in the room alone. He does get plenty of playtime on the floor with a play gym and toys. [/quote]

First, your baby isn’t “advanced”, OP.  He’s normal.  Lots of babies have been sitting up since five months and rolling at three.

But normal is good and he gets lots of playtime (you shouldn’t leave him alone) so the only issue is the baby’s sleep.  Research no-cry sleep training options and start solids. [/quote]

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