He doesn't have much sweets and no caffeine and he gets even more hyper, especially when it is close to bedtime. He sleeps at around 9:00 and sleeps for 12 hours. When do you put your child to bed and how do you deal with their hyperness?
BTW, we wind him down before bed, but it's hard to dos o with him being so hyper. He's also lost interest in books, he used to look at books for an hour before bedtime.
2006-11-26 12:18:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
When its close to bedtime, turn the lights down, turn the TV down or off. Also, its good that he doesnt have much sweets or caffeine, but also take a look at his intake of artificial colors. I'm not saying that he is, because toddler age is hardly the time to diagnose, but artificial food dyes have shown to increase ADHD symptoms. Just try to start a calming routine towards bedtime...the whole household gets ready for bed at the same time.
2006-11-26 12:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Becky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toddlers do not need caffine or sweets to make them hyper..they just are hyper. A toddler is naturaly energetic and full of zest. I would be more worried if your toddler acted in the same manner as an adult..no so much energy! I work with toddlers all day..sitting quietly for more than 10 min is almost impossible. Just make sure your child always has lots of space to run around..jump..skimp..etc..they have to do that. Telling them to sit still or walk etc is laughable at the best! You might want to get a book on toddlers and devolpment to understand more. Your child is not sooo hyper..your child is a typical healthy 2 year old. The rouble starts if he is not active, then you know..something is wrong with your child.
2006-11-26 14:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by sticky J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think most children get more hyper around bedtime. Especially boys. It's the whole "if I slow down I'm gonna fall asleep, so I can't slow down! I must keep going faster and faster!" If he's not interested in books no more try another quiet activity like coloring before bedtime, then a nice warm bath and say prayers. All very calming.
2006-11-26 12:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by party_pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he watch TV or play with electronic toys? Do you have music on all the time? Any kind of overstimulation, especially constant background noise can really make a child hyper. Try doing away with all TV, electronic toys, and listening to music (except maybe calm music and even that not all the time) and see if it gets better.
2006-11-26 13:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calming the house down after dinner. TV goes off, use quieter voices, no playing with toys that make sounds or play music, etc. After dinner, it should be everyone getting ready for bed. Let him play for awhile with some quiet toys and then give him his bath. Put him in his pajamas and then let him play for a little while longer quietly. Take him to his room and lay him down. Have him pick out a story (maybe get a few more new books so he's more excited about them) and then read to him--even if he's not really paying attention. Cover him up, kisses & hugs, and then he should be good to go.
2006-11-26 12:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my son is three and he is so hyper he can put taz out of business .....i put him to bed at about 8:30 or 9:00 too. i usually just go lay down with him and turn off the light he knows its time to go to bed then .....with books its just a simple put away some of his toys and layout more books see what he dose then good luck ............
2006-11-26 12:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by mari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have the same problem with our 2 1/2 yo. He goes to bed at 8 and sleeps for 12 hours with no nap - I've tried everything and was told that he is a typical 2 y.o boy that likes to learn! :) Guess we have to learn with them!!! Good luck!
2006-11-26 12:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by qteepie999 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son's 3. and its very hard @ times. my suggestion, and it's probably not a very good one, is sit in the living room in the dark with the tv on. have him sit on your lap and watch tv with you. point out different things on the tv. like "oooh, did you see what she just did" etc. i usually watch toon heads or noggin with my son. finally he gets tired and falls asleep in my arms. i found it helpful
2006-11-26 17:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by shadow_princess2569 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds normal, be thankful he is active there are worse things
2006-11-26 12:26:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds as if he may have ADHD have your docter check him for it!
2006-11-26 12:26:14 · answer #10 · answered by foxy lady 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋