My 8 month old gets bored easily and really irritable in the evening.?

Question

I give her loads of toys, play with her and take her out in the day but i cant stop her moaning all evening until bedtime. What else can i do to keep her happy?

Answer 1

sounds like she is fighting sleep.
she could be overtired, what kind of naps is she getting during the day.
are you stimulating her too much at night??
instead of playing and going right to bed, how about a relaxing sleep-inducing routine??

my son goes to bed around 8-8:30.
so, around 7-7:30 he gets a bath, then rocking in the chair while i talk softly to him or read to him with the lights dimmed. then he is usually ready for his night bottle and falls asleep.
if it's not bath night, then we just do everything else but no bath, but i still wash off his face and hands with a warm washcloth. he likes it:)

take care

Answer 2

You didn't mention if your baby took a nap in the afternoon. If not, I recommend it. If you read to your baby before bedtime does that seem to pacify her?
Is it possible your baby is not feeling good and has an ear infection or something? You might also try using learning toys and teaching your baby the ABC's, etc.
You may have a very smart child on your hands....

Answer 3

I agree with the earlier bedtime. I put my son down at around 6 or 7

Answer 4

How late is she going to bed at night. She should have probably 2 naps in the afternoon and bed around 8 or 8:30. She may not be board as maybe tired.

Answer 5

Give her a warm bath not long before bedtime. It should help calm her and she'll be able to relax more before falling asleep.

Answer 6

a nap in the afternoon and maybe an earlier bedtime

Answer 7

Usually you can control them by taking them out for evening walks .Little kids hate staying inside. They love to be outdoors.
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Answer 8

It could be a medical problem. Have her blood sugar tested.