Baby in crib while awake? - New Moms

BubMunkeyBles · 11-05-2009, 12:26 PM

Bella is being quiet, but she's just sitting there in her crib. She has been fussy ALL morning, is it okay to leave her in there by herself awake? She seems more content then being out here with me.

coloradokitkat · 11-05-2009, 12:29 PM

I do it

In the mornings, Aubriana wakes up and plays in her crib for a good 20 minutes before she starts crying for me. She doesn't try to climb out and she can't get to anything that will hurt her. She just sits and plays with her musical toys and she's happy. So I let her play in her crib for the 20 or so minutes until she starts crying for me. It makes her happy and it gives me time to get up, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, make coffee, etc. before I have to get her out of bed too.

JoyS · 11-05-2009, 12:30 PM

If she is happy being in there alone then leave her. Sometimes if we are doing something that Johnnie can get hurt on we stick him in his crib with a few toys and he just plays while we do what needs to be done. It won't hurt them to be in there as long as it is not hours on hours.

TheBryTree · 11-05-2009, 12:30 PM

I often let molly play in her crib. If she is happy then why mess with it?

I figure just like adults, babies like alone time too... I happily let her have it!

CristinaFaye · 11-05-2009, 12:34 PM

Georgia doesn't sleep in her crib yet but I do let her chill in there for a little while. She loves watching her mobile light show.

I just wouldn't leave her in there too long.

BubMunkeyBles · 11-05-2009, 12:37 PM

Thanks. I felt like I was maybe being neglectful because she's definitely wide awake, but she's been crying nonstop and she's completely quiet and happy in there (for whatever reason).

instant_oatmeal · 11-05-2009, 01:03 PM

Enjoy the break then!!

Heather LB. · 11-05-2009, 01:07 PM

I do it. Hayden likes being in his crib.

Bama*Mama · 11-05-2009, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by BubMunkeyBles

Thanks. I felt like I was maybe being neglectful because she's definitely wide awake, but she's been crying nonstop and she's completely quiet and happy in there (for whatever reason).

Not neglectful at all...It's actually helping to foster a little independence. It's a wonderful thing!

ezramedic · 11-05-2009, 02:10 PM

Its a GOOD thing.
Wes often plays anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes in his crib before and after naps. It helps stretch out my "me" time (y'know - for housework, school work, etc LOL!) and if he's happy, then whats the problem?

11-05-2009, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
BubMunkeyBles MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Me- Tampa, FL, DH- Aviano AB Italy Posts: 6,550 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 82% Longevity: 29%	Baby in crib while awake? Bella is being quiet, but she's just sitting there in her crib. She has been fussy ALL morning, is it okay to leave her in there by herself awake? She seems more content then being out here with me. __________________ Stephanie

11-05-2009, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
coloradokitkat He's gone.....again sigh Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 7,639 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 76% Longevity: 31%	I do it In the mornings, Aubriana wakes up and plays in her crib for a good 20 minutes before she starts crying for me. She doesn't try to climb out and she can't get to anything that will hurt her. She just sits and plays with her musical toys and she's happy. So I let her play in her crib for the 20 or so minutes until she starts crying for me. It makes her happy and it gives me time to get up, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, make coffee, etc. before I have to get her out of bed too. __________________ *Currently surviving Deployment #2* *"I miss you 25/7. The days seem longer when we're apart."* "I just want you to remember how much i do love you and how all the things you do for me are what get me through my day." - DH

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JoyS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 5,577 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 26% Longevity: 57%	If she is happy being in there alone then leave her. Sometimes if we are doing something that Johnnie can get hurt on we stick him in his crib with a few toys and he just plays while we do what needs to be done. It won't hurt them to be in there as long as it is not hours on hours. __________________

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CristinaFaye Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Fort Bragg Posts: 3,191 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 38% Longevity: 34%	Georgia doesn't sleep in her crib yet but I do let her chill in there for a little while. She loves watching her mobile light show. I just wouldn't leave her in there too long. __________________

11-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
BubMunkeyBles MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Me- Tampa, FL, DH- Aviano AB Italy Posts: 6,550 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 82% Longevity: 29%	Thanks. I felt like I was maybe being neglectful because she's definitely wide awake, but she's been crying nonstop and she's completely quiet and happy in there (for whatever reason). __________________ Stephanie

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11-05-2009, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheBryTree Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: here and there Posts: 23,019 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 83% Longevity: 37%	I often let molly play in her crib. If she is happy then why mess with it? I figure just like adults, babies like alone time too... I happily let her have it!

11-05-2009, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
instant_oatmeal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,600 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 60% Longevity: 61%	Enjoy the break then!! __________________

11-05-2009, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Heather LB. Hayden's Mommy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alexandria Bay, New York Posts: 6,513 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 60% Longevity: 12%	I do it. Hayden likes being in his crib. __________________ wifey to xocassandralee

11-05-2009, 02:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
ezramedic You Can't Hear The Music Until You Dance Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,381 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 20% Longevity: 9%	Its a GOOD thing. Wes often plays anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes in his crib before and after naps. It helps stretch out my "me" time (y'know - for housework, school work, etc LOL!) and if he's happy, then whats the problem? __________________