my 15month keeps waking up crying and that is keeping me up. it takes me about an hour or more to get her back to sleep. im waking up tired more now thatn wat i use to.
2006-10-12 10:50:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Get a nice soft night light, and a big friendly looking cuddly toy, to take to bed. Say every night that the toy will look after her while Mum gets some sleep herself.Some people even suggest a light spray of the perfume you wear, or wrap some of your clothes around the toy, with your own familiar scent. Be firm and have the same routine every night, she will settle in to it.
2006-10-12 10:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by Juliette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not an easy process for some children. My daughter actually had to be barricaded in her room or else she wouldn't stay in there. We had to make it so she couldn't turn the door handle from the inside of the room. My son, on the other hand, had no problem whatsoever. It just depends on the kid. Keep encouraging her and be positive. Ensure her that you are there and she is a big girl and can go back to bed. She will eventually settle down. Give her a book to look at or something quiet to play with so if she wakes up in the night, she has something to play with instead of crying. I'm not an expert, just a parent. I know parenting is not easy, and it's not an exact science. What works for millions may not work for the next one. All I can do is offer you my personal advice. I wish you the best. I understand...believe me.
2006-10-12 10:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by Y-Knot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all, that's not taught behavior, but I do sympathize with you. I know what it's like to be sleep deprived, believe me.
Try making her room cozy and inviting. Hang pictures of you and her together on her walls, and of the other family members. Happy pictures.
Also, at bedtime, make sure she has a full tummy. Read her a bedtime story with a dim lamp on, and snuggle a minute or two. Have a little show with her favorite stuffed animals.
A mother's warmth is the best dope on earth. She'll sleep all night if her heart plays long enough just before. Be sure to leave a dim light on just in case she does need you. It will pass. It seems like it takes forever, but it will pass, and you'll wonder one day where your toddler has gone.
An extra hour of cuddling, reading and playing can mean three extra hours of sleep for you later. ;^)
2006-10-12 10:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a routine done for your toddler when I was a kid my mom read us stories to bed and if we started to cry she would wait for 20-30 min if your always rushing in the minute that the baby is crying then yes you will never get any sleep give your baby some warm milk to drink before bed and soon your baby will be sleeping set some boudaries and get a routine going for your child
2006-10-12 10:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by AngelVirgo9206 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just let her cry as much as it is hard to do this I have been there done it with Post natel Depression and my son soon worked it out that we were not going to his room. Has your daughter always cried or has she just started doing it on and of at night just make sure there is no underlying problems like an ear infection or teehing if it has just started then see your GP. Good luck and be strong with her
2006-10-12 14:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have a routine at night that will help... if she takes naps during the day let them be early enough that she'll be tired by the time u want to put her to bed... give her a bath around that time.. keep the noise level down and see if that works...
2006-10-12 10:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by program ideas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to sleep with your son/daughter until they are at least 3-4 years old, or until they stop crying.
2006-10-12 10:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it takes time to get accustomed to things for her i am sure, but try putting her to bed a little later, no sugary snacks, less nap time......it will take a while.....just dont give in otherwise it will take longer, dont go pick her up either she will eventually get the idea and go back to sleep.....trust me I KNOW HOW FRUSTRATING THIS CAN BE....but dont give up.....
2006-10-12 10:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by iluvluceee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore her, i did this with my son. it may take a few weeks but stick with it the results are priceless!!
sometimes, you'll really feel like you want to go in there and sort them out just so you can go back to sleep, but everytime you do its back to square one. you just have to keep on at it for your own benefit.
2006-10-12 10:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by Happyworms 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she will have to Growwwwwwwwwww out of it
2006-10-12 11:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by elizabeth_davis28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋