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Reflux - How to get a baby to sleep lying down

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Our daughter is 4 1/2 months and only sleeps in her swing. She takes drops for her reflux and this weekend we are hoping to set her up in a crib. Any advice? She only tolerates being on her back for short periods of time (playmat or the stroller for a short ride).
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Prior to discovering the Amby bed (it was a lifesaver for us, and you can get it with a Jumparoo attachment, which we still use now at 14mo.'s), he only slept strapped into a bouncy seat or in his car seat, and this was until at least three months old. We had the most beautiful bassinett that I was so excited for him to sleep in, and he only slept in it for the first two weeks after he was born.
I'm not suggesting that you buy a special bed, but if you are set on setting up the crib right now, I agree with the others that you should either place a wedge under the mattress (no less than 30 degrees) OR if your crib has wheels, take the wheels off of one end to get a little incline. Bed risers might work, but most are pretty tall so you might have to cut them down a little. Whatever avenue you decide to take, a little investment will be worth it to ensure her sleep and yours. I tried to fight it for awhile and d/s would literally wake up within 10minutes of my laying him down every time without fail..I was stubborn and went through this for almost a week before I finally gave in. Now I feel bad thinking about how miserable he must have been.
I've also seen a contraption called a Tucker bed. It's basically a wedge that you place in the crib & the seatbelt resembles a soft bouncy seat harness to keep them from sliding off the incline. It looks good for very little ones, but by the time I discovered it, d/s was already too big.
I wish you the best of luck. They do usually outgrow it, but unfortunately for us d/s only got worse. It's rare that they go on to have it beyond a year and our situation is coupled with many food allergies and other health issues, resulting in not one but four different medications.
Take care :)