My son is 13 mnths old and he wakes up about 3 or 4 times a nigt crying his eyes out... He isnt hungry when he wakes up he just acts like something is bothering him, doctor doesnt seem to think that their is a problem, but he isnt the one having to get up with him at night....Does anyone have any tips on how to get a baby to sleep all night, he was sleeping all night from the time he was 6 mnths old, but now he sure isnt....Help please......
2006-11-01 06:16:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He could have night terrors (which are different from nightmares). But, as the mother of a two year old, I can tell you that you're in for small patterns of sleep interruptions for many months to come. They sleep all night for weeks and suddenly wake up at certain times. At one point our son woke up giggling and raring to go at 3:00 in the morning for several days in a row. Other times it is as you described, he cries like something is truly bothering him. Could be teething, tummyache, night terrors or nothing at all.
Yes, always check with your pediatrician to be certain there is no underlying medical problem or illness. But mostly just keep up your regular bedtime routine and grin & bear it. We used Hylands teething tablets when our son got upset. They contain chamomile and very safe. They seem to calm him down a bit.
2006-11-01 06:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has always been a great sleeper. Sometimes he takes himself to bed at the end of a busy day. However a little while ago he got a stomach flu and was up sick at night. Ordinarily I wouldn't go to him at night but obviously I had to when he needed me. It took me two nights post sickness to realize that he was developing a nasty habit of getting up and expecting me to come. If you give some kids an inch they'll take a mile. I had to go through the let him cry thing for a couple nights. Remember when you decide to break this habit that every time you go to them because you can't stand to hear them cry you are just lengthening the amount of time they will cry the next night. Eventually you are going to have to break the habit and the longer yo wait the harder it will be.
2006-11-01 07:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by leavemealone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like night terrors. From his point of view and vantage point, everything in his world is huge, bright and sometimes scary. If you get down on your knees and look all around your house and even outside, you'll see how big the difference can be between the way you see things and the way he sees them. Also, think about what he may have seen on television lately. There is a lot that little minds can't understand and that can scare them, especially if what he has seen is violent in nature. They might not understand the context of what they see, but the scary sounds (screaming swearing, angry voices) that accompany the images can scare them. When my son was a baby, I only allowed channel like noggin or nick jr. to be on. I especially like noggin because it is a commercial-free learning channel.
2006-11-01 08:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by jigsawinc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four boys, including two toddler twins that are two. One has never been a sleeper. At 8 months, with my Doctor's approval, I just quit getting up with him at night. He still doesn't sleep that well and I do know his different cries (like when he's sick) I, like you, took him to the Dr. two or three times, thinking he had something wrong with him. His twin sleeps well and good for him, as he has endured many a crying night. Hang in there and ask your Dr. for advice.
2006-11-01 06:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by Sheila 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not normal behavior then don't ignore him. Go in check to see if he is ok. Once he is settled then go back to bed. If he persists but is not a terror cry then let him fuss. My son is 27 months and has gone thru many sleep phases. Sometimes he wakes up crying sometime he wakes up laughing. It just a phase comfort him and then make sure he isn't hurt or ill then tuck him back in and go to bed.
2006-11-01 09:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some babys like to have sound in the background, just like some adults. Try getting a sound maker and put it on waterfall, that way its a consistant wooshing sound and I think that will help alot. Good luck
2006-11-01 06:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
precise... this is going to take a at an analogous time as. Im assuming they sleep in beds sicne they'd the two get out? And it doesnt remember if are interior the comparable room. yet what you get carry of to do is at 7.30 (or regardless of time you desire them in mattress) tell them they'll mattress and take them up, yet them in mattress, examine a narrative if u wish. then say stable nighttime and depart the room. in the event that they get off the mattress, tell them in a stern voice 'its mattress time darling' and take them lower back. in the event that they do it lower back say as quickly as greater 'its time for mattress' take them lower back. if it occurs a thrid time take them lower back without asserting a be conscious to them (this would cause them to sense like they do no longer look to be getting the attension they was hoping for, so they sense like there is not any factor coming off the mattress each and all the time) you get carry of to keepo doing this till they bypass to sleep, it may take till lifeless night the 1st few nights, yet whilst u shop doing this, issues gets greater desirable and additionally you will via the tip would desire to infants going to mattress at 7.30 and staying there :) wish this helps xx
2016-10-03 04:24:52 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did his routine get disruptied. How many naps and how long? May be he is sleeping to much in the day time, get him on a routine that's the same everyday including weekends and see how it goes.
2006-11-01 06:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did this! He is having growing pains!!!!!
Rub his joints (knees, elbows, etc.) There is supposed to be an ointment that you can use, but I don't know what it is, I just held my son and rubbed him. He finally outgrew it at 4yrs old. I was so tired the first night in for yrs that I slept through the night!LOL
You might try giving him baby Motrin (or another 8 hr pain killer). I did not use it (should have though), and give it to him just before you put him down.
Ask your dr. before you give it though.
Good luck from one tired mom to another!
2006-11-01 06:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have to let him cry it out,dont run to him when he cries and let him cry himself too sleep,its turning into a habit now and you need to break it,it will be tough for a few nights but in the end he will stay asleep , i went through this with a couple of my kids
2006-11-01 06:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by san_ann68 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋