My baby had a really set schedule, suddenly he wont sleep..?

Question

My son is 8 months old. My husband and I stayed at my sisters for about 3 wks. He was sleepiing in his pack and play and then he started to toss and turn in it and wouldn't sleep unless in a big bed. So I was afraid he fall off and slept next to him, well when we got back home he was very clingy so I let him sleep with me again..ANYWAY he wont sleep now no matter how tired he is in his crib. As soon as I lay him down he rolls over and screams forever. I let him cry it out or wear himself out for about 15 mins at a time but nothing works. FINALLY I give in within 5 mins, I tried sitting in the bedroom with him, thinking he may be scared of me leaving, but that doesnt work either. ANY suggestions about getting him back in the routine?

Answer 1

Try rocking him to sleep- then lay him down... there are a number of reasons why your baby wont' sleep- could be teething- or learning new activities- rolling/crawling, etc. We tried almost everything with our son- for a while,w e had to rock him to sleep then lay him down- and even then sometimes he would wake back up. I finally got him to the point where I could lay him down (after I rocked him and kissed him goodnight), with his eyes still open, but I k new he was sleepy. He now loves to be in his bed- took us a few months to get him to that point though. Also, in his room we have a fish tank with a couple of fish- he just loves staring at them before he goes to sleep. Sometimes we even hear him giggling in his room.

If he is teething, I'm sure he wants the comfort of you- our son is that way. Even now- and he's 13 months old. I advise not to stay in the room- that only taunted our son, and made him cry more- that's if you let him cry for a little bit.

I let my son cry for no more than a half hour one day to try to get him to sleep in his crib... the next day, it was for a minute... the next, he didn't at all. Be patient and keep trying- and if you want, rock him to sleep then lay him down... then work your way to laying him down while half awake... as we did. I was relieved when that worked for us. (Our son was also colicky the first two and a half months- so we had to hold him even when he slept during that time).

Also- don't get in the habbit now of sleeping with your child.... as these months go on, he will only want it that way, and not be able to sleep in his own bed at all. I know it may be easier for you guys, but in the long run, it will only wear you out.

Goodluck, and know when you do something, stick with it, don't give up and dont' give in. I know it is very difficult at times, but you are good parents.

Also- our son prefers his crib over the pack n play- so when he stays at other places, he will wake up during the night, and he will also cry if I lay him down awake- so we really have to make sure he is fully asleep before putting him in there... it's tough, but it works.

Answer 2

He just use to you being with him when he was sleeping and now he sees the crying is working. You giving in isnt helping its just teaching him that if he cries long enough mommy will give in to me. I dont really approve of the let them cry method, but my doctor told me to do it with my son because I started letting him sleep with me and at 10 months I tried to break him of it. My doctor said that he can cry up to 2 hours and still be ok. It never took that long, he'd cry for maybe 15 mins and then go to sleep and after a few days he just went to sleep without a problem.
Also if he wont sleep in his crib will he sleep in a pack and play in your room? You dont want to let him fall asleep then put him in his bed because I think that makes it even scarier. Good luck

Answer 3

You may never get him back to the exact set schedule he had.Being away from home was probaly scarey for him at bedtime.Then you come home and put him in his crib and let him cry for 15 minutes at a time.All you did was show him that you was not there to protect him when he was scared.Once a baby comes out of a crib for sleeping else where it is very difficult to get them back in it.He has slept with you.He now needs you to feel secure.Good luck.

Answer 4

my son likes being rocked and cuddled to sleep. we had similar problems for a while and they just kind of went away. i think it's a phase babies go through. my 2 year old went through it too. i kept her crib near our bed for that reason until she was about 18 months. if she woke up, i let her sleep between me and daddy, then when she was out, it was back to the crib. this went on for a couple of months, and then i kept her crib near just in case. it helped give her a sense of security, i think, knowing i would be there even though she couldn't see me in the dark.

Answer 5

I would give him a bath, read him a short story and say "okay na nights"...You could try laying with him on your bed giving him his sucky or bottle and then when he falls asleep switching him to his crib! I have to do this with my 4 1/2 month old daughter! I think it is a safety issue and they want to feel safe and secure :)

Answer 6

i think of you're suited. except he's actual cranky he ought to prefer a protracted afternoon nap particularly of a morning and afternoon nap. additionally, whilst toddlers learn how to stand and learn how to be extra cellular this could disrupt their time table. You going away had no longer something to do with this transformation. Your toddler is in simple terms transforming into older and extra lively. The section will pass with time and a great form of staying power.

Answer 7

ok this may sound weard but it worked for me. i put a t shirt of mine that i seep in into my sons crib and put him on it, and a small pillow next to him, that way he had the sent of me from the t shirt and the pillow made him think that i was next to him. good luck