Do you find it very difficult to transfer your baby from your arms to the crib😣? When you put him down... does he open his eyes and start crying😭 because he doesn't want to stay asleep there? Don't worry, you're not doing anything wrong. In fact, it happens very frequently. He wants to be in contact with you and prefers your arms🤱 to his crib. However, there are some tricks to prevent this from happening. In this post, we bring you a series of tips☝️ so that transferring your baby from your arms to the crib is not an impossible mission, and we also tell you which products⭐ from our website we recommend to make this process easier.
Do you know why your baby only wants to sleep in your arms?
Putting a baby to sleep😴 can be a difficult task and many times we resort to rocking them to sleep because that's when they are most peaceful. And then, transferring them to their crib without waking them up is even more complicated. But do you know why your baby prefers to fall asleep in your arms?
| They need to feel protected and safe and you are their safe space. They feel that if you are with them, nothing bad can happen to them🥰. |
| If they don't see you👀, they think you don't exist and they don't know if you're coming back. |
| They wake up more often than we do and their sleep is lighter. |
| Many times, especially in the first few months, they need to eat very often🍼. |
| They are completely dependent and any new stimulus they don't understand can stress and scare them😣. |
But this is not forever; it's part of the process, so don't think they'll get used to sleeping like this. If you gradually start applying some simple tricks that we'll give you next, you'll surely be able to have your arms free for a little while😉.
How to transfer my baby to the crib without waking him up?
To put your baby in the crib without waking him up, it's important to be patient and trust, because it's an adaptive and evolutionary process that takes time⌛. Once you internalize this, it will surely become more manageable, and you'll be able to get your baby to sleep peacefully in their crib or nest and achieve independent sleep. The first piece of advice we're going to give you for putting your baby in their crib or nest is:
⭐WAIT UNTIL THE BABY IS IN DEEP SLEEP.
Did you know that adults have 5 sleep phases while babies are born with only 2? Over time, the other phases appear, intertwining with the baby's biological needs. The two sleep phases of babies are: DEEP SLEEP (non-REM) and LIGHT SLEEP (REM).
But, how do I know if my baby is still in the REM phase⚠️ or already in the DEEP SLEEP phase😴? There are some differences:
| LIGHT SLEEP (REM)🐆 | DEEP SLEEP (NON-REM)🐢 |
| -Baby's breathing: rapid, irregular, and light. -Their eyes: move, blink, and even open slightly. -Movements: sporadic sucking or sighs. Occasional startled movements. -Mouth: sometimes smiles. -Dreams. -Easily awakened by any noise. |
-Baby's breathing: slow, deep, and regular. -Their eyes: firmly closed and do not move. -Movements: no movement. -Mouth: relaxed. -Completely relaxed. -Very difficult to wake up. |
| This phase is vital for them because their brain stores and organizes the information and experiences they have had during the day. | In this phase, the brain uses a protective state to grow and develop. |
Now that you know how to differentiate between these two phases, it's important that you wait🖐️ between 20-30 minutes after the baby has fallen asleep, which is when they enter the DEEP SLEEP phase. If, after waiting, the baby shows all the signs of being in that second phase, it's time to transfer them to their crib or nest✅!
Why does my baby wake up when I put him down?
Another common reason why our baby often wakes up when we lay them down in their crib or nest is the sensation of falling🎢 when being put down. Babies spend 9 months in the womb where they are floating🏊 and not exposed to gravity, so when they are born, the feeling of lying on their back seems like they are falling into the void. When this happens, they extend their arms and get a big fright.
Many times, when they fall asleep in our arms and we want to transfer them to the crib or nest, this sensation wakes them up and they cry in fear. So our next tip is:
⭐AVOID THE SENSATION OF FALLING WHEN PUTTING THEM DOWN.
| Lay your baby down very, very slowly, minimizing the sensation of falling🎢. |
| Place their body slightly to the side and not directly on their back. |
| Lean your body forward with theirs until the baby is in contact with the surface. |
Once I've put him down... How do I make my baby stay in the crib?
The next trick we can give you is:
⭐MAINTAIN THE SENSE OF PROTECTION.
When a baby falls asleep in your arms, they feel protected🔒 and snuggled. However, when you transfer them to their crib or bed, they can feel unprotected and exposed. How can you prevent this from happening?
| Use a blanket or swaddle to wrap them and have that same one cover them when you put them to bed. This way, they will have that feeling of protection all the time. Our muslins, blankets, and swaddles are ideal for this. |
| Don't lay them down in too large a space, because they will feel unprotected. Use a nest bed or a protective cushion to make the space smaller. |
Furthermore, we advise you that once you have laid them down, maintain contact for a while by placing your hand🖐️ on their chest to help them relax. This way, the baby will know you're still with them, and the change won't be as abrupt.
Transferring the baby from arms to their crib... Or nest, for safe co-sleeping always close to you.
When babies are very young, they wake up frequently because their sleep cycles😴 are shorter, about 50-60 minutes. This transition from deep to light sleep is very vulnerable, making it very easy for them to wake up and demand something. This means that every hour, they have more sensitive sleep periods⚠️. If, at this moment when they wake up, they feel us close and we can calm them, they will fall asleep more easily and quickly. That's why our last piece of advice is:
⭐LAY HIM DOWN IN A PLACE CLOSE TO YOU.
Co-sleeping, practiced safely, is a very good way to have the baby sleep near us and thus promote rest for the whole family. That's why one of our star products is the nest bed, for safe co-sleeping.
Our co-sleeping nest bed allows you to have your baby always by your side, whether on the sofa, bed, rug... and it is the ideal solution to ensure their rest😴. Much more comfortable than the traditional crib, it is designed so that the baby can sleep safely near their parents. These are some of its features:
⭐Organic cotton fabric☁️: soft, hypoallergenic, and very breathable.
⭐Hollow silicone fiber roll that you can later use separately as a protective cushion.
⭐High-density foam mattress with the ideal firmness for a baby👼, hypoallergenic and anti-mite.
⭐It has Oeko-Tex certificate, a European label that guarantees the absence of toxic substances for the body and the environment.
⭐Very light and easy to transport🛩️ thanks to its side handle and travel bag.
⭐Evolutive and multifunctional product that will accompany your baby in their growth.
Products that help your baby sleep better
Now that you know some tricks to transfer your baby from your arms to their crib or nest without waking them up, we recommend a series of products that will improve your baby's sleep and complement the nest:
⭐Sleeping bag or 4-season sleeping bag: We advise you that along with your co-sleeping nest, you also purchase one of our sleeping bags, which will keep your baby warm while they sleep without them getting uncovered. Which one do we recommend? Either of them can be very useful. Here are some of their features:
| 4-SEASON SLEEPING BAG | SLEEPING BAG |
| Recommended for babies👼 between 0-4 months. | Recommended for babies👼 between 0-6 months. |
| Multi-purpose: also works as a carrycot sleeping bag. | Ample design so the baby has freedom of movement. |
| Removable fillings to regulate warmth. | Removable sleeves to regulate warmth. |
| For all 4 seasons of the year.🌼☀️🍂❄️ | Available in 3 different TOGs: (Summer, winter, and in-between seasons) |
⭐Anti-reflux wedge: designed to provide the baby with the ideal incline and help them sleep better. Often when babies are very young, they have colic or reflux😣. Our elevating wedge has a 15% incline, as recommended by pediatricians. Additionally, it is available in three different sizes:
⭐Burp cloth sheet: exclusively designed for our nest, it protects it from stains so you don't have to wash the entire cover. It can also be used in the stroller or crib. An essential product, as babies stain a lot. Additionally, they are made of organic cotton on one side and terry cloth on the other.
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