through the night. He is up at least 3 times. I have suggested letting him cry himself to sleep, but that doesn't work. He eats 2 of those times.(yes they feed this little garbage monster alot) Any ideas on how to keep him asleep for most of the night. I am asking this because my daughter only woke once for a feeding when she was that age, and always( still does) sleep throught the night. I fear with out sleep , my poor sis will go mental. Help.
2006-12-05 04:53:29 · 6 answers · asked by terri2003anne 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I keep my son up for 4 or 5 hours before bed time and i just put him in the cot proped up with the bottle in his mouth and he falls asleep instantly however he still wakes up once in the night so someone told me that when he wakes up in the middle of the night just give him a bottle of plain pre-boiled and cooled water (no sugar and anything added) just so he can break the habit of waking up every night the same time then he will sleep right through, more than one person has told me this so i am sure it works. it might be hard at first but eventually after a few weeks they should be fine.
2006-12-05 05:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing I would do is re-evaluate the evening routine. Having a consistent routine is supposed to help them, because it settles kids down. Getting pajamas on, having a night-time snack (nothing sugary), brushing teeth, and reading a book at the same time, in the same order every night is supposed to help.
If they already have a routine, maybe certain foods are bothering him. It's not uncommon for very young kids to have a problem with cow's milk, for example. If his stomach is actually bothering him, and of course, he doesn't have the knowledge or communication skills to say so, then he may just come across cranky and hungry. Laying down can aggravate indigestion, so while he might seem fine during the day, this could cause a problem for him when he's trying to sleep. You'd be amazed- this can make a huge difference. It can be a tiring process to figure out food sensitivities, but most people recommend that you change one thing, try it for a week, and see if that makes a difference, and if not, move on to another food. (Remember, if he's in daycare, she'll need to coordinate with the care givers there, too.)
Good luck, and I hope she finds out what's wrong soon!
2006-12-05 05:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Fanafofana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! My daughter didn't sleep throught the night until she was 7 months old. She would wake up 3 times a night the entire time and have a bottle each time. I had to eventually let her cry herself to sleep to save my own sanity!!
It took 3 nights for her to sleep through the night. The first night she screamed about 30 minutes before I couldn't take it and went to her. She woke up several times that night. The second night she screamed for two hours straight before I gave in and went to her in tears myself. The third night took only 15 minutes. She's always gotten herself to sleep since then and nights have been pleasant.
My advice would be to pick a certain time and make it routine. Get bath, story and hugs kisses and bottles done BEFORE this time. Be consistant and keep to a room that is far. The tv helps to drown the crying.....
It's SOOOO hard to hear your baby cry but if you're strong this will work.
2006-12-05 05:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRST OF ALL THE DR WOULD BE FIRST ON MY LIST , TO EASE MY MIND AND A LOT OF TIMES BABIES GET COLIC AND CUTTING TEETH AND THEY DONT SLEEP AND I WILL TELL YOU SOMETHING ELSE MY MOTHER BOUGHT ME A ROCKER WITH ONE OF MY SONS HE GOT COLIC AND I LIVED IN THAT ROCKER FOR MONTHS AND NOT ONLY WAS HE CRYING I ALSO DID THE SAME AND NEVER AGAIN WITH ANY OTHER OF MY CHILDREN DID I USE A ROCKER . EVERY TIME I STOPPED HE CRIED AND I DIDNT THINK I WOULD MAKE IT BUT I DID AND WHEN I CRIED AND LOT OUT LOUD I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT HE COULD FEEL I WAS NT HAPPY SO THIS DID NOT HELP HIM . IVE LEARNT ALOT IN MY CHILDREN YOU HAVE TO CALM DOWN SO THEY WILL SAFE AND CONTENT THIS WILL HELP ALOT . DONT GIVE UP IT WILL STOP SOON ,BUT DO GO TO THE DR THEY CAN DO WANDERS NOW TO HELP YOU
2006-12-05 05:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by janice a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some babies can take up to a year old before they sleep all night. Every baby is different. I doubt she really has anything to worry about. If she is truly concerned then she needs to speak with her doctor.
2006-12-05 05:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try cutting his napping time during the day. I wouldnt let him sleep past 2 then bed at 7-8. Try rice cereal right before bed also.
2006-12-05 05:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋