She has a tendancy to get up in the middle of the night and destroy things. Friday night she dumped my contacts down the sink and poured salt all over the place. I dont want to lock her in her room, what else can I do. I am a very sound sleeper also and a single mom.
2006-11-12 05:08:42 · 7 answers · asked by Jester 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You can assume she is doing these things because she is bored when everyone else is asleep. She is 4, 4 year olds tend to tear things up if they are not being watched. I would think for her safety you really should try maybe a baby monitor turned on high by your head so you can hear her get up. 4 is way too young to go without supervision. She sould hurt herself, or even go outside or something. How about a mountable TALL baby gate in her doorway so she can't get out into the rest of the house. It wouldnt be like actually locking her in.
Also try rewarding her for staying IN the bed, stickers or a chart etc. works wonders with some kids.
2006-11-12 06:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lori R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your daughter napping during the day? If so, the naps should stop.
Also, it sounds like she's in need of attention from you. I know that it's difficult to work outside of the home, and parent at the same time. Naturally, I don't know what your situation is; you'll be doing yourself a favor in the long run by putting in some time with her up front. Try to make bed time a pleasant experience. Read, sing, or do some other quiet activity each night together.
Do you live somewhere that you can take her out for a walk when you get home from work? That would give her some exercise (making her tired), give you some exercise, and make her feel that mommy is interested in her. During your walk, ask her about her day - what she did, who she saw, what she ate. Tell her about your day too. This way she feels a part of your world, even when she's not with you.
You are right about not wanting to lock her in her bedroom. Try putting a baby monitor in the room so you can hear her.
Last but not least, ask her why she's doing this. You may get an "I don't know" but if you show interest (not anger) you may be able to sense what's going on.
2006-11-12 13:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by c_kickbox 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you have a big problem here. lucky for you and your daughter she has not set a fire or wondered out side. what you could try is an alarm on her door. when you put her in bed at night close the door, this alarm will sound when the contact between the door and the door frame is broken. she will not be locked her room.its just an alarm.you can pick them up at radio shack, or a baby outlet store.
2006-11-12 13:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by here to help 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defenitally ask her why she's doing these things. My little cousin would get up at 4am EVERY MORNING and wake up my aunt. She hated it so much. She taught him to not get out of his room until the clock says 6:00. That worked!
2006-11-12 13:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it all depend what time she wakes up at night,may be she is a sleep walker,does she respond to you if you ask her questions?or you are asleep when this happen? If she is a sleep walker she can get hurt during this time.if this is the case take her to the doctor.
2006-11-12 13:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by realistic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rope. nyquil. or try asking her why she gets up in the night. she may be having nightmares or something. tell her that she should stay in her room at night because the house is dark and she could get hurt.
2006-11-12 13:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jake S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep her awake and busy during the day.let her take a two hour nap,after lunch.my kids used to wake up in the middle of the night too.but they usd to turn on the tv and watch it,lol.
2006-11-12 13:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by super girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋