my baby is 1 year 9 mnths.he wakes up at night crying and saying no no no.and it's hard to get him out of this.i don't shout at him much.is there something that i can do during the day or b4 bed to get him out of this?he's not that type of bed time stories baby.thanx.
2006-11-23 06:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by Queen 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
he's probably having night terrors, so the last thing you want to do is yell at him. He can't stop himself from having a nightmare and doesnt understand what it is. The best thing to do is comfort him, tell him a happy short story, something thats only 3 or 4 sentances long. Give him a stuffed animal to sleep with and see if that helps. Also go by a night light, they make some just for toddlers. Also some red dye's in food can cause little kids to get nightmares so keep that in mind too. All these things take time, be patient and show him that you love him and that you're there for him and things will get better.
2006-11-23 07:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 1 year old he should probably be in his own bed in his own room so that he understands night time isn't the time to demand attention. My child was crying this amount at about 3 moths old and at 1 year he shouldn't need any feeds during the night. It sounds like it may be a comfort thing for him and it may be best to leave him to cry for 5-10 mins to see if he can settle himself of so he gets used to sleeping through. Of course make sure to check it's nothing serious though! You should also talk to you're doctor or health visitor about this because it definitely shouldn't be happening at his age. Hope you get more sleep in the future!
2016-05-22 23:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is probably having nightmares. Right now, he just needs to feel secure and know that mommy is there when he is scared. Also, is he ever away from you? Is there ever an opportunity for someone to do something to him that is abusive physically or sexually? (often these things happen by those you and him trust the most) He could be saying no to something more real. Probably not likely, but it never hurts to reevaluate things and make sure he is safe with whoever he is with. Either during the night, just let him know that mommy is always there.
2006-11-23 08:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by Concerned Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure he has everything he needs before he goes to bed, a drink etc. so he has no reason to get up and then when he wakes up don't turn on the light (have a night light) and don't talk to him..both of these will make him think it's time to play.. just make sure he's ok. he probably says no 'cause he wants to get up...don't let him or it will continue as long as he "wins" GOOD LUCK
2006-11-23 07:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by impromptu_57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try warm milky drinks before bed and avoid cheese it sounds like he is having nightmares trying cuddling and reassurance it usually settles my kids
2006-11-23 07:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by student_nurse_ld 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋