Infant sleping in the hotel room

[goofy4wdw2]

We're staying at POFQ for 2 nights before heading over to BCV on our next trip. Our DD (will be 8 months in April) goes to bed approx 8-9pm. She sleeps in her own room at home. How do you handle an infant going to sleep for the night when you're in the same hotel room and aren't quite ready to go to bed that early?

 

[klineyqueen]

How good does your little one sleep. We have traveled often and had to put our son to bed before we were ready. He would be so exausted from the day that he would just sleep and we would watch T.V. or whatever. Sometimes it would take him a little longer to fall asleep but he always konked out. We would dim the lights and we would turn the tv on low. We would usually realize we felt tired from the long day at the park. Maybe she will fall asleep in her stroller and you can just transfer her into her bed. That is what happened every single night when we were on our last cruise. Good luck, that is the toughest part about travel with a little kid.

 

[eeyoreiscool]

We generally turn the light over the sink on and turn off all other lights. In some resorts there is a curtain that can be closed to help block some of the light as well. We just keep the TV on so we can do things and the kids will generally go to sleep quickly.

 

[Cruz91]

That's exactly why we didn't stay at a disney resort. From what I saw, any room at dis during the week we're going which would have separate bedrooms would run around $400/night. We chose Nick Hotel instead - with the Kidsuites - and ended up with a price of $130 / night!

 

[lillygator]

We just put the pack and play in the section of the room by the sink underneath where the iron area is. It fits perfect there....at POR. Then we close the curtain. At other resorts we've just layed her down in the pack and play and she's always been fine.

 

[stahshee]

for get having a schedual with an infant on a trip! I have 4 and I learned that with number 3. It really depends on if the child will like sleeping anywhere besides there own crib, and noise. Good luck!

 

[KristinU]

You will LOVE BCV for the balcony! Our first trip with DS was POR and we just waited for him to go to sleep then watched TV, but on subsequent trips we've been in places with a balcony and that's been great for us - we just go on the balcony and enjoy quiet time together...extra special with a bottle of wine or a tasty dessert to share Oh at POR we took turns running to the food court to pick up treats while the other put DS down and we stuck something in the window when he was out to signal the "treats runner" that it was OK to come back in.

Have a great trip!

 

[MickeyHereWeCome!]

We always try to choose an out-of-the-way spot to put the crib. Don't forget to bring a nightlight, so there is a little light so the baby won't scare if woken in a strange setting. With all of our kids, we all lay down and "go to sleep" at the same time. When the kids (especially the younger ones) are out, we get up and turn the t.v. on low. The kids never budge, especially at Disney because they are so exhausted!!

That has always worked for us. We've found that the kids have a hard time falling asleep if we have the t.v. on and we're moving around, but as I said, everyone is so exhausted after a day at Disney that this might not be a problem.

This is actually going to be our first trip, ever, getting two rooms. We are going to be so spoiled by having two different sleeping areas.

Oh, and be warned that baby's sleeping schedule may be "off" for a while....but it is SO worth it!

 

[lclark0621]

My DS is always so exhausted after a day in the parks, he would sleep hard in the hotel.

We just put him to sleep on one of the beds. Then after about 10 minutes, DH & I can sit on the other bed, watch some tv, talk, order a late night snack from room service...

Never had a problem with him waking up, as long as we keep our voices resonable.

 

[rt2dz]

I'm probably not the best person to answer this. I have never made anything perfectly dark or quiet from the time any of my kids were born. It evetually gets that way at night, but still...

My kids will simply go to sleep when tired. TV on, lights fully on, whatever. Especially at WDW. Nothing special needs to be done. Oldest DS will crawl into bed, or a stroller and go to sleep without a word. DS#2 just drops where ever he's at. We have all sorts of funny pictures of him sleeping in the oddest places &/or positions. DS#3, fusses a little when tired, stretches out, gets comfortable and is out.

So, for us. Nothing changes. It just isn't an issue.

 

[mom2isaac&ella]

That is exactally the reason we chose to stay at the Doubletree Suites in Downtown Disney. It has a separate bedroom, plus a fridge, microwave and a small dining table. Starting Aug. 6th it is only $85/night on mousesavers & that includes breakfast. I know this is technically off property they still have buses that run every 30 minutes. I read some good reviews on this site by searching. I guess it depends how good of a sleeper your child is. My DS4 has always had difficulties falling asleep & we have had many nights on vacation with him screaming because he was exhausted, but wouldn't give it up (Luckily he outgrew this by age 3). We cherish the time we have together after the kids have gone to sleep & we can have adult conversations without interuptions, so staying in DTD will hopefully fit our needs.

 

[Desnik]

We have the same situation as rt2dz. Our kids are use to noise, tv's, lights. They can fall asleep anywhere! Especially at WDW. They are so tired they fall asleep standing up!!LOL
When the kiddies are asleep DH and I love to sit on the balcony and enjoy a peaceful moment alone. DH will usually run and grab us some snacks or dessert to enjoy together.
If your little one is a light sleeper I would suggest hanging out on the balcony if you aren't ready to go to sleep.
We have been taking our kids to WDW and on other trips with us since they were 3 months old. I have never had a problem with them falling asleep or staying asleep. All the stuff that goes on during the day wipes them out, even if they had a nap!
You'll be fine!

 

[nicolem]

When we stayed at an OKW studio in December, we brought tacks from home and used the sheet on the extra bed to section off a corner of the room. I was skeptical, but it actually worked - probably because he was so tired. We kept our noise to a minimum, but the tv and lights didn't seem to bother him.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Truthfully--co-sleeping was the only option for us. It wasn't home and everyone got a more peaceful rest that way.

Probably not the answer you are looking for--but even after our girls slept in their cribs--on away trips they didn't do to well until they were a bit older.

 

[momofmmsd5]

We have 5 and have never really had a problem getting them to go down at Disney. As others have said after a long day at the parks WE ALL wnet to bed at the same time! They are now a little older (12, 10, and two 8yros) the baby who is 1 1/2 was great when we where there last year and on the cruise! He was only 10 months at the time and I was VERY nervouse about it. We did cover part of the top of his pack and play with a blanket to try and get it alittle darker (what he was used to) and made sure to bring his white noise machine( also what he is use to). Naps were never an issue because he just slept in his stroller. I am a little more nervouse about this trip in May because he is a little older and I'm not sure if he will sleep in the stroller like last time! We'll see when we get there!
Have a great trip!