Even if she get up at 5 am, she is still up until 11, 12 and sometimes even 1 am. She has not taken naps since she was about 18 months old. My husband and I have tried laying in her bed with her, reading stories to her and numerous other things. Any advise will be greatly apprieciated. Thanks!
2007-01-15 15:08:45 · 9 answers · asked by ξανξπξ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Try to get her on a routine. I know its probably not the first time you've heard that one. But my suggestion is to keep her active during the day, as much as you can, and then, before bedtime, try relaxation techniques, we have to do that with our 4 year old son sometimes. We set up a routine for him, he has a snack, and a drink, and then has a nice warm bubble bath, with his toys ect. Then he can watch one cartoon (his cartoons are only about 15 minutes) and while he's watching his cartoon, he's in his jammies on the couch with a blankie. Then we go upstairs to his bedroom, and put a soothing c.d on, (there are lots of good baby/toddler c.d's out for bedtime) and lay down with him and read him one or two stories, then talk to him quietly about his day, and he has a night light also that he likes to have on, we leave the book's with him to look at and have quiet time by himself in his bed before he falls asleep. then we kiss and hug and say good night and "I Love You's" and then usually within 15 minutes he's asleep. I know thats just our routine, but I hope it helps you. I think just a routine, and relaxation. Try looking up relaxation techniques for toddlers, there are some good sites out there. Good Luck to you and your family! hope I've helped some.
2007-01-15 15:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth . He's a Pediatrician and has good advice that helped with my daughter when I started using his "techniques" when she was 6-months old. She's now 6 1/2 years and a great sleeper. You have to be ready to be firm, to walk away from the crying, and set lots of limits. Kids need LOTS of sleep and sometimes when they cross that line of being over tired, it's so much more difficult to bring them down so they're ready for sleep. Cut out sugar, get lots of exercise, have a routine, and take it one day at a time.
2007-01-15 15:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by chnchita 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Black daisy, above, doesn't know how to spell physical, but she is right. Try to get out and do lots of physical activities during the day. A full tummy always helps too. A late supper or a good sized bedtime snack without sugar. Also watch your sodas. My kids are always trying to drink my soda while I'm not looking!
Good luck, and good night!
2007-01-15 15:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by tonya_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try music. They do have music for young kids. Or even a sound machine That they sell at Walmart or Target Either of those would work. Just something with noise. I know If I listen to music at night it helps me. My neice and nephew ever since they were about 4 years old or younger they would love to fall asleep to Music that is relaxing and soothing.
2007-01-15 15:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During the day keep her active as much as possible. Join a play group or sign her up for swimming, something fiscal. Sometimes if you have her busy all day she may go to sleep better at night for you.
2007-01-15 15:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feed her a really big dinner right before bed so that she is extra sleepy. My husband's grandmother gave him a teaspoon of benadryl every night to help him sleep when he was little, but that may be a little extreme.
2007-01-15 16:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by snowangel_az 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 06:46:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benydryl will knock her out without harming her. But it shouldn't be used on a regular basis. Most kids just need more playtime to get tired.
2007-01-15 15:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by rkd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is the same i thought it must of been just men i still havent found the write answer i hope u do
2007-01-15 17:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by bigbreastedbitch1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋