When Cooper was about 7 months settling him at night became increasingly difficult. I normally nursed him to sleep, which was working fine, but he started teething which I guess made nursing laying down uncomfortable for him at times. He would clamp down, squirm, and cry so I started to search for answers online. As you do. I have a friend, Kasie, who suggested I try a hammock for him. He did sleep well in the car, and in the ergo, so I thought she could be onto something. I looked and looked, and most of the hammocks were only made for the baby to sleep in until about 8 or 9 months. I didn't see the point in buying something that would only last us a month. And then I found the
Kanoe.... What a difference it made! At the time we were travelling overseas to see my family, so had to wait until we got back a month later to use it. Luckily while we were there my sweet mama ordered one of the 8-9month old weight limit versions which was a real blessing to have.
The way I have the Kanoe set up now in our house is in Cooper's room, with the double mattress on the floor for night time when he sleeps with me. He doesn't sleep all night in the hammock, but he does sleep 1 1/2 - 2 hrs twice a day now in it, whereas before he slept for maybe 30-40 min tops. Last night he slept from 7pm - 1am in it, which was kind of amazing. It's also big enough to hold him until he is 2 years old!! I'm really pleased with it, and wish I had heard of it when he was newborn. But it will be good to have for the next little bubba anyway :)
What's your sleep setup?
