How to deal with a one year old who doesn't sleep and keeps waking at night, and a husband who doesn't care what you do all day around?
2006-09-25 21:12:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
keep the baby awake all day and keep the husband awake all night
2006-09-25 21:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Having a hubby who's not real interested in your life is no fun - trust me I've been there. We've been separate for almost 2 years now. You gotta tell him how you feel but you gotta make him hear you - that the hard part. Make a life for yourself outside of the house - friends and family. Does your one year old sleep through the day? You might need to rearrange the sleeping patterns. Make the daddy get up some nights and let you sleep.
2006-09-26 04:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by cac 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Night time waking is one of the most common dilemmas for new parents, especially in India where the husbands think it is below their diginity to assist there wives (shame on them).
Here are a few simple tips you may want to try to get a bit more uninterrupted sleep:
1. Keep to a routine. If your baby wakes up late in the morning to help make up for some of his late nights, begin waking him at an earlier time each day to help encourage him to get the sleep he needs at night -- when the rest of the household sleeps.
2. Choose a well-lit area for your baby's naps. This will help encourage shorter naps, which in turn may help your little one sleep better at night.
3. Increase daytime feeds. Feeding your baby more often during the day will allow him to meet his nutritional needs at a time more convenient to you.
4. Feed your baby in a quiet, darkened room occasionally if your baby is easily distracted during the day.
5. If breastfeeding, allow your baby to finish the first breast offered. This will provide him or her with more of your rich hindmilk, which may also help to space out his nighttime feeds.
6. Carry your baby -- with the aid of a sling or other baby carrier. This will help to keep your baby relaxed, especially during the early evening hours, encouraging an easy transition to sleep.
7. Keep the evening calm to avoid over-stimulation. If a bath is relaxing for your little one, you can bathe him before bed. If it's too stimulating, bathe him at another time.
8. Lets the baby crawl around a bit or increase activity level to tire him.
9. Feed your baby in a darkened room at night if he or she wakes up hungry. Let him know that night is for sleeping.
10. Avoid nighttime diaper changes if at all possible.
11. Pull your baby into bed with you if that will help you get a bit more shuteye when your baby is wakeful.
And don't forget to take care of yourself! Rest while your baby rests. This is especially important when you have a high-need baby.
Take a walk. Sunshine and fresh air are good for both of you. Going out together, with your baby in a sling, baby carrier or stroller can be a great stress reliever.
2006-09-26 04:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Rahul 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make the child scream near your husband's ear so that he becomes aware of the problem . jokes apart . i think he/she feels hungry . so make sure tht the child's stomach is full before sleepin . u can also check whether he sleeps for longer hours during the day time . if so then make his/her noonday siestas shorter . i hope i am able to resolve ur problem . if not then sorry cant help coz i know being a mother is one of the most difficult job.
2006-09-26 06:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by NEHA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take youre kid out for a walk,let him play with another kids and tell youre husbant that u have to rest too not just him,or make him sleep in the same room with youre kid,it's hes kid too so he should take care of him more.if that walking in the park doesn't work than go to see a doctore,hwo is specialist in kids problems
2006-09-26 04:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kick the hubby's rear for being a pain, and as for the kid, try keeping it up in the daytime and/or you might try a spoon full of peanutbutter about an hour before bed time. it has a natural sedative in it. Lavender smells also has a similar effect/
2006-09-26 04:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by daggermouth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just speak to the doctor he will give some sleeping pills or some treatment......
2006-09-28 10:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by pavan k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your name and your question go hand in hand, try another approach
2006-09-26 04:18:42 · answer #8 · answered by captcruzer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just **** the deal
2006-09-29 15:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by chowdary c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋