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My son has been crying it out. he falls asleep in crib in about half an hour but all night he has random quick breaths like he can't calm down. 6month?
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Don't worry: Assuming he is otherwise healthy (not having a cold or cough or bronchiolitis) then don't worry about it. He is probably just going in and out of a deep sleep. When he breathes quickly he is probably waking up very briefly. We all have very brief awakenings especially during rem sleep.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Crying it out: Children who cry themselves to sleep will frequently have sigh breaths even after they are asleep. There is no right way or wrong way to teach a child to go to sleep at night. 6 month olds are comforted by being around their caregivers. Your son is obviously upset. Eventually he will stop crying but i question if that is the best way to promote attachment and security.
Answered 5/19/2012
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