My daughter is six months old, and cries all night. I know she's teething, so I give her Tyenol and Motrin, but neither calms her down. She's also undergoing a growth spurt, so I mix food and cereal in with her bottle to keep her full. Nothing seems to pacify her though. She does anything to stay awake-scream, toss her head from side to side, even hit herself in the head with toys. It's really worrying both her father and I; none of us have gotten more than 3 hours of sleep in a long time. What can I do? Is it night terrors?
2006-08-25 06:57:44 · 5 answers · asked by BarelyMakingItBy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My daughter's started at just under 12 months. They became more visable and active between 15 months and 24 months.
Not sure if you've read up on nightterrors, but reducing the stimulation that they have before sleep helps reduce or eliminate nightterrors. We would read books instead of watching her favorite cartoons. We would also restrict her from playing with other kids in the evenings. Basically, have quiet time.
My daughter is now 4. She's only had two instances of nightterrors in the past year and a half. It's happened when we have been visiting relatives and they have kids and the kids are up later than usual and over stimulated. We've discovered this pattern and have decided to stay at hotels and stop our visits earlier in the evening so that we can have downtime at the hotels.
Good luck.
2006-08-25 07:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by BAM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think its night terrors or perhaps she is sick with a cold or ear infection? Maybe she is scared because she doesnt have mommy or daddy with her in her crib. There are many things that can make a baby act in such a manner, just try new things and comfort her to know that everything is OK cause mommy is there. Teething is sometimes real hard on a child try massaging her gums and give her frozen popsicle that eases the pain, let her chew on cold washcloth. Try putting 2 or 3 ice cubes into a washcloth and tie the ends together and let her chew on that. Tylenol/motrin are super to give your little one while she is teething. Be patient they will come in eventually.
2006-08-25 14:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Cote' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nightmare is not the same thing as a night terror. I'm not sure at what age they can start, but the Website below says infants can have them.
Probably she needs to get on a regular sleep schedule now. You can try to keep her awake all day without any napping one day, then see if she'll sleep at least through part of the night. Other than that suggestion, I would really press your pediatrician for helpful suggestions.
2006-08-25 14:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies can dream while still in the womb so I guess she is old enough to have nightmares. You have to make sure she's crying because something is bothering her and she's not just crying because she wants attention. If she wakes up just go in her room and stand next to her crib and gently rub her back and try to get her back to sleep. Don't pick her up though because even though she is teething or having nightmares, that can still lead to bad habits for her later on. Good luck and I hope the teething goes well :-)
2006-08-25 13:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so it sounds to me like a temper tantrum, 1st night terrors don't generally occur till the age of about 2 and when night terror is happening the child is generally asleep the whole time. With you daughter she is a wake and knows what she is doing, she is being physical and just plain stubborn it sounds. Also with night terrors they generally fall right back to sleep after being awaken by mom or dad. Like I said I think you just have a temper tantrum on your hands and it is going to get to the point where you are just going to have to ignore her
2006-08-25 14:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by mommy3_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋