my son can climb out of his crib now so we got him a regular car bed with a twin mattress and he wont stay in there asleep. He will wake up usually within 4 hours of going to sleep and come into our room and even if we let him sleep with us he still whines, any suggestions? We have tried everything i feel like screaming.please help
2006-08-31 06:09:47 · 10 answers · asked by colbster_11 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Don't give him sugar at night..and don't let him sleep in. Make him go to bed sometime earlier than what he's used to. Little by little he'll hoopefully settle down and rest.
Watch Supernanny too.
2006-08-31 06:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
calmly put him back into his bed. Tell him once and only once that it is time for bed and time to sleep. Then everytime he gets up, don't talk to him just put him back in bed. He could be uncomfortable in such a huge bed. Try putting it against the wall and giving him a body pillow to sleep next to. Also try giving him the blanket that he used in the crib might make him feel better. But this could just be a stage related to age. My daughter did this at 30 months. Good luck.
2006-08-31 06:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by sexyheater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever your son comes into your room, take him by the hand and put him back in his own bed. Each time you allow him to sleep with you, that gives him permission to continue to do so and you have no one to blame but yourself in this (not to be harsh, but it's true). And keep taking him back to his room, even if it takes multiple times per night until he gets the notion that mommy / daddy's bed is not his and before you know it, he'll be sleeping through the night because there'll be no more reason for him to wake up.
2006-08-31 06:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful of sugar in any form before bedtime. Try to stop giving him sweets around 4 pm and see if it helps. Give him lots of fresh air and sunshine, fresh air really knocks kids out, even if just taking them for a walk in a stroller.
There are some herbs and supplements at the health food store that help also. They calm a child and help them sleep through the night.
Good luck.
2006-08-31 06:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by sistermoon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A person usually sleeps when tired. Perhaps you should play with your child prior to going to bed so they tire out. Go outside and enjoy the time with your child. The child will tucker out and go to sleep soon after. Also, make sure his nap time is not too close to his sleep time as that will also disrupt his sleeping pattern
2006-08-31 06:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by snowbomb7 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we have this problem; wake up time is always 2:30 am or 3:30 am. We found that limiting nap time and a later bedtime (9 ish) made a huge difference. good luck--I know your pain!
2006-08-31 08:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by crchkc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well let him fall asleep in your bed. Then when he falls asleep put him in his bed and make sure he doesn't wake up. Or try let him watch a movie before he goes to bed then do the same thing as on top.
2006-08-31 06:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by dairyqueengladiatorpurple 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Has he already gotten his molars in. I know my son is getting his right now and his sleep schedule is really messed up. He might be whining because his mouth hurts.
2006-08-31 06:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wear him out. Keep him active all day. If he is tired he will sleep. His cycle does not depend on yours. Get him tired and keep him up late. He WILL sleep.
2006-08-31 06:14:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like maybe you ought to get him to a doc and see what really is the problem.
2006-08-31 06:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by Frank R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋