He wakes up every hour on the hour...I am exhausted. He doesn't need to eat he just wants to be picked up and held and if I don't pick him up he screams so loud. He has never slept more than 4 hours straight. Even after he falls back to sleep he wakes up immediately and starts the whole agonizing process all over again. Has anyone else had this same problem?? I am willing to let him cry some but its hard because I have a 27 month old too and don't want him to wake up too.
2006-11-13 04:07:58 · 11 answers · asked by mary3127 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you are sure he is not ill, has been fed sufficiently, is not wet or messed in his diaper; then let him cry. Be sure the room is safe and he cannot climb out of the crib. Put extra thick diapers on him. It takes about 3 days for them to figure out when you put them down to go to bed; they have to sleep. Put him in his crib away from the other child and let him scream - do not go in the room and do not pick him up. When he figures out no one is going to hold him, then he will quiet down and sleep.
My ex MIL suggested this to me when our baby was 3 weeks old. I thought it was cruel but my husband insisted we try. It took only 2 nights for my son to start sleeping all night long - at 3 weeks of age. I am forever grateful to my ex MIL for her advice.
2006-11-13 04:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Read "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. Even if you don't follow the whole program to a T (we didn't) there are lots of ideas and tips that worked for us. And, when my son was around that age, about 3 months ago, we put him in bigger diapers at night and put a nightlight in his room and it solved all his sleeping problems, so don't overlook little things like that.
Another thing we did was comfort him from outside the crib after constantly picking him up everytime he cried. We just kept our hands on him but didn't pick him up, and rubbed his belly and said, "shhh" over and over, and that did the trick. Now he just goes to sleep on his own and sleeps for 12 hours straight every night, which I never thought would happen. Good luck!!
2006-11-13 12:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by hollym101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first I think you have to rule out anything physical. As I recall, he's a little too old for this to be colic, but teething is definitely a possibility. I know it's hard with a 27 month old, but if this is a habit he's gotten into the only option is to break him of it. Did you ever watch that "Nanny 911" show? Watch it if it's in your area, she helps parents all time with techniques to get children to sleep or stay in their own bed. Sorry I don't have anything more for you. Good luck, Sweetie. Hang in there, "This too, shall pass" See if someone you know can come over and give a break. Maybe take them overnight so you can get some sleep.
2006-11-13 12:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by N0_white_flag 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm in the same boat as you are. My son used to sleep through the night and now wakes up a lot during the night. Instead of wanting to be held(unless hes scared) he wants his Binky and then goes back to sleep. I just went out and bought that Fisher Price Aquarium crib toy and my son loves it. It also helps him to sleep. Good luck to you.
2006-11-13 14:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to put your baby to sleep in 20 seconds you must get the "Instant Baby Sleep" MP3 sound track. Here is their official web-site: http://www.instantbabysleep.net
The sound track gently produces energy over the full human hearing spectrum with an embedded pulse that gently eases the brain to the Alpha state well known for drowsiness and sleep induction.
2014-09-25 16:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand... I let my kids cry it out at about 1 1/2 mths old.. It's not as loud then... You're probably just going to have to let him cry it out.. Maybe if you have family around they could let your other child sleep over, or just let him wake up to it... It'll all be worth it in the end.. Good luck
2006-11-13 12:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Kat0312 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ah, you poor thing! I guess he isn't sick or uncomfortable or anything? I think if I were you, I'd just resort to putting him in my bed. If he's waking up feeling insecure, maybe he needs to learn to feel secure sleeping next to you, and then you could gradually change to not touching him, then move him back to his crib. ?? Good luck.
2006-11-13 12:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by zilmag 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know it's hard but you have to let him cry it out. Don't keep picking him up. He knows that if he cries hard enough you will eventually come and pick him up. You have to be consistent. It will get easier, you just have to have patients.
2006-11-13 12:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica_Bessica 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try having him sleep closer to you. Even then, i think a 4 hour chunk of time is pretty good.
2006-11-13 12:11:33 · answer #9 · answered by Ellie 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yikes!!!!
I think he just may be starved for attention.
Try picking him up and showing him stuff around the house and he can definitely feel your tension so try not to be tense.
2006-11-13 12:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ms.BusyBody 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋