Is it possible to change a 6 yr old's sleep pattern? My son has always been early getting up in the mornings - anywhere between 4 a.m and 6 a.m. He's never slept beyond 6.15a.m. Have tried blackout blinds, reward charts, punishment, later bedtimes. He has lots of exercise, goes to bed exhausted, sleeps pretty solidly but this 4 a.m. start is terrible for all of us.I'd like to know if any parents have tips and also success stories on gradually moving the time he wakes til a more civilised time - would be delighted for 6.30 a.m. start - anything later would be a bonus! Please help
2006-09-02 08:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Some patients that I know of were actually diagnosed with just really heavy sleep. It was to the point where they slept so hard that their body was fully compensated and that it just didn't need anymore sleep. Does he do alot of activities during the day to help tire him out and at least an hour wind down period. What time does he go to bed and does he toss and turn or still sleeper. This obviously is very problematic for you why not talk to a doc and get a sleep study done just to make sure there is not an underlying problem where he does sleep too soundly. Good Luck!
2006-09-02 08:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I can't get my 2 yr. old to go to bed before 3 a.m. If he does go to sleep before 1 a.m. he only sleeps 3 or 4 hrs. before he's up again. I need help too. I've tried everything and nothing works. Sorry I can't help you. Hey you want to trade? Just kidding. Good luck.
2006-09-02 08:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by sweet.pjs1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried putting him to bed at a later time? Maybe he is getting all the sleep he needs by 4am. It might be worth a try putting him to bed 2 hours later.
2006-09-02 08:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by cricket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 06:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your not putting him to bed late enough and he's not using enough energy during the day cuz its not just about exercise its about things that keep his mind busy too
2006-09-02 08:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋