My 8 month old daughter has only slept through the night 4 times her whole life. I make sure she's full before bed, I give her a bath, we have quiet time, etc etc.. she still wakes up several times a night. Sometimes staying awake for over an hour each time. Any suggestions please? She is bottle fed, and she sleeps in her own crib. Yes she is teething but this has gone on her whole life.
2006-10-12 08:52:41 · 10 answers · asked by customcat2000 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had the same problem with my son.
At around 8 months, we started giving him baby oatmeal and plain yogurt before his bedtime bottle. A mix of complex carbs and protein helps the body to enter and stay in deep sleep.
Also, she is probably waking out of habit. At 8 months, she does not need night feedings if she has had enough during the day. If you are giving her formula at night, dilute the formula to half for a few days, then 1/4, then straight water. Once you have her on only water at night, start waiting to go in to her when she wakes.
For the first few das, wait 10 mins, then go to her...next few days, wait 15...etc, etc....we did that with our son and it worked.
It is very important that she learns to comfort herself when she wakes at night. Everybody wakes up several times a night, so the sooner she is able to get herself back to sleep, the better it will be for her and you. If she dosen't have a "lovey", or transitional object, try to introduce one to her that will be at her side to help her get back to sleep.
Best of luck!
2006-10-12 09:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by FallingAngel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MUSIC, I know we started playing the same cd at about 3 months old trying to get my daughter to sleep longer and she sleeps like an angel now and HAS to have the music playing. Also, if your don't have a night light, I would get one. Waking up not seeing anything familiar can be scarey. My daughter's went out one night and she woke up in a frenzy. (She's been sleeping through the night since 4 months and she is 12 months now) Also, if she is eating solids, try giving her a little bowl of plain cereal before bed. I wouldn't put it in her bottle, but something to stick with her through the night. hmmm, other than that...pray! I couldn't imagine being in your position. Good Luck! Oh and if she is teething use some orajel after she falls asleep. That might help keep the pain at bay for a few hours, but not as harsh as giving medication every night.
2006-10-12 16:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she is not full enough. I used to put a teasoon of rice cereal in her bottle and she would never wake up. Also she already is 8 months old you might want to try letting her cry a little bit before you go get her and see if she just calms down at all by herself.
2006-10-12 15:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes babies are just like that. But what works for mine is when I put 6 ounces of formula, 2 ounces of cereal and 1 ounce of bananas baby food in her bottle. And give it to them before they sleep. If your baby wakes up again then do not pick her up or turn the lights on because they will think it is play time and they realize everytime they cry you come running. The first few times it will hurt you bacause you think you are the worse parent in the world but they quickly learn that night time is sleep time
2006-10-12 16:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by twiggy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 9 month old and a 4 1/2 year old. The 4 1/2 yr old, I was able to get sleeping through the night by 6 weeks and my 9 month old has been sleeping through the night since he was 2 months old. You HAVE to let them cry it out. You cant go to there rescue otherwise she will NEVER sleep all night. Right now she knows that you will come to her as soon as she crys. Babys will wake up at night..once they see that mom/dad aren't going to come when they cry they will just fall back to sleep. It may take a few days but, she will catch on. Its hard!! Trust me!! But for your sanity you need to get it done.
2006-10-12 16:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by ea1825 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
are you feeding your baby something other then formula before bed. You might want to try that and see if it helps. also try to swaddle her maybe it she needs to feel a bit more secure. Granted my baby wouldn't even think about being swaddled after she was about a month old. she just couldn't handle it. But some baby's love it. and some baby's sleep a lot less then others. good luck. and try to get some sleep I know it gets stressful.
2006-10-12 16:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by tygereyez03 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try give her solid food. She'll sleep .. We started giving baby rice cereal to start. Our son began sleeping like a log, he's 15 years old now and still sleeps like a 6'4" log.
2006-10-12 16:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have gas in her system. Try to make sure you burp her enough before bed.
2006-10-12 16:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by charmed_4x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey sorry to hear that...but babies dont just wake up to eat they wake up for several reasons she could just wake up because she wants to see you!! my daughter wakes up just for me to rock her in my arms shes nvr hungry so there is really nothing i can suggest but just be patience she will get throught it!!
good luck!!
2006-10-12 16:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by ProudNewMommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you still (or have you ever) swaddle her?
maybe she startles herself awake, and the snuggness of a swaddle might help. good luck
2006-10-12 15:55:30 · answer #10 · answered by Raina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋