My 15 month old daughter does not sleep through the night I would like suggestions on how to get through this?

Question

My 15 month old hates to sleep. She very rarely takes a nap during the day and will finally fall asleep anywhere between 11pm and midnight and will generally wake back up around 2am and will be up and down the rest of the night. I put her anywhere near her crib and she screams. Yes I have made the mistake and put her to bed with me because I need some sleep. I am going crazy with this and just don't know what to do. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them (this is my first child)

Answer 1

it may take a week for her to get used to it but if you don't give in it will work. Put her to bed and leave her there.

Remember to not give her anything sugary and absolutely no caffine at all, this will cause her to stay awake even longer.

Set up a routine, so she knows that when she gets in the tub, bed time is soon to follow. Read her some books while she lays in her crib.

If you don't want her to scream for 5-7 days set up a bed in your room, but don't let her sleep in yours!

Answer 2

Ok, I have a three year old that sleeps with me and has never slept through an entire night. I feel ya, you just want to get some RR. My sons room is right next to mine so sometimes I take a baby gate and put it in the hall where all the farther he can go is my room and his room. He has a TV and a child size pull out couch in his room along with his toddler bed. He is almost always content laying in there watching TV and when he needs reassuring that he is not all alone behind this gate he comes to my room and will lay with me for Uhhhhhhhhh, maybe 10-15 minutes and then he is off to his room again. Eventually he gets tired and comes and gets in bed with me. Like I said he is three almost 4 so I really have forgotten what it feels like to get a good nights sleep I guess this is just normal now.

Answer 3

Oh boy! This is a TOUGH one, mom and gonna require lots of consistency, patience and heartbreak from you. We've all done it, so don't stress out that you're doing something "wrong," but if you want to correct the problem, thus making her healthier from proper sleep, you healthier, and the family happier here we go. First, you need to establish a regular bedtime. I would suggest NO LATER than 8 or 9 pm. When my kids were that young, they were typically in bed by 7:30. Children that age need typically 12 to15 hours of sleep. Begin an hour before bedtime to "unwind" her.....warm bath, read books, cuddle, etc. Whatever you choose, these should all be soothing, quiet activities. Do not allow her to play with toys or run around. The experts say no tv for an hour before bedtime. I don't necessarily agree, however, so long as it isn't something frightening to her. If she has a favorite "comfort" stuffed animal or blanket--NOT a bottle or binkie, now would be a good time to get that out as well. If she doesn't have one yet, it may be a good idea to go and buy her a little blanket or something of comfort that she associates with bed, and can reach for during the night as well. My kids all had "blankies." When it's bedtime, (you HAVE to be consistent with the time.....even on weekends!) take her to her crib, tell her it's bedtime, give her her "comfort" item (which she may well throw at you at first), a hug and a kiss, put her to bed, turn out the light (you may want to leave a small night light on in her room), leave and SHUT THE DOOR. She's going to SCREAM BLOODY MURDER--at first. Let her. After about 15 or 20 minutes, if she's still screaming (she probably will be), go to her and repeat the process (don't turn on the light, though)........tell her it's bedtime, give her her "comfort" item, a hug and a kiss, leave and shut the door. Repeat this process as many times as necessary until she finally falls asleep, if for no other reason, shear exhaustion. When she wakes during the night, give her a minute or two of crying before you run right to her, she may go right back to sleep. You don't want to wait TOO long before you go to her the first time during the night, though. Repeat the process. It's gonna be tough........on YOU. It's going to try your every last nerve and going to break your heart. I PROMISE you, though, so long as there is nothing physically wrong (this is almost always a behavior issue, not physical) she WILL fall into the routine fairly quickly. Eventually, when she wakes during the night, she'll learn to reach for her "comfort" item and put herself back to sleep. So long as you're consistent, and don't stray from the routine until she's well into the routine. I had a similar situation with my youngest when he was about your daughter's age, because I had left my children's father and their routine got disrupted for about a month, out of necessity. It was a NIGHTMARE getting him back on track. Believe me, I made all the same mistakes......let him stay up until he dropped, let him sleep in my bed, etc., etc. He's now six. All of my children (even the teens) go to bed at 9:30 pm. If I haven't been watching the clock, despite the fact that he doesn't tell time yet, if it's gotten to be 9:32, he's BEGGING to go to bed.......even on weekends when their bedtime is a half hour later.

Answer 4

I had this problem with my son! I finally found something that worked! I can't remember the name of it now, since my son is 23, but I'll desribe it. It is a "radio" slash "projector," that attaches to the side of the bed. It plays the softest lullabies, while showing beautiful pictures of animals, flowers, etc, all across the ceiling! My son was so hypnotized by the thing, that he went right to sleep! And so did I!

Answer 5

Give her last meal, at 11pm, i mean a bottle, milk with some pablum added to it, shake well, change her diaper. If she cries, don't rush to her side. Don't worry she is going to be ok. She is just scared, cause she is use to be beside u, let her cry herself to sleep. She will realize that nothing happens to her even if u are not there! She is going to be fine and u will get some sleep! It's going to take some heartbreaking, but it's word it for u and her sake... Best of luck! :)

Kids are reeally smart and she knows that crying gets your attention. :)

Answer 6

unfortunitally, you will have to let her cry it out as painful as it may seem. you are like my wife and i. i have a nearly 3 year old and he still wakes up every night without fail at least 3 times. my wife has a habit of getting up to our child whenever he crys for his bottle, even though his bottle is right beside him. i then end up getting up because my wife is so tired. does this really make sense. i dont think so. do yourself a favour you will know if there is something wrong with herby the way she crys. but try to let her cry it our she will go back to sleep. good luck.

Answer 7

it is hard to say yes that is a mistake putting the baby to bed with you. you have to try to get her on a schedule nap round 1200 and bed round 900 if you can it is hard once they hit a year old my friend is going though it now but she started a schedule and now she is sleeping though the night.

Answer 8

sometimes you just have to let her sleep with you. remember parents need sleep to. we had the same issue and our daughter slept with us for a while. we tried 2 different toddler beds for her and neither of them worked. we finally bought her a twin size bed and it's been a blessing ever since

Answer 9

no naps after 3

Answer 10

First thing you need to checkis whether she is being fed the right food or not,then if the problem presist , goto the specialist.