Recently he has been waking up sometimes two or three times a night and waking his eight year old brother up in the process which is beginning to take its toll on his behavior and school work And our patinece! He has always had a very good sleeping pattern and we dont understand why has changed Any suggestions will be appreciated!
2007-01-16 05:37:12 · 13 answers · asked by merrick.osborne@btinternet.com 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
could be teething or having growing pains...
try a little tylonal before bed and if he gets up comfort him.
I went throw it too..
I really sucks, but the pattern will return.
2007-01-16 05:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by broekgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I feel your pain sweetie, my oldest son did the same thing and now my 3 year old is following in his footsteps. A few helpful things for me were finding a toy or something that he cares for and let him sleep with it. Kind of pushing him into the nurturing postion. However, I will tell that is a good option but it could very well be something medical. Does he snore when he finally does get sound sleep? If so, he could be like my boys and have sleep apnea, which sounds big but very explainable, by enlarged tonsils. Now if he has had a lot of ear infections or strep throat this could be a precursor or like in my boys case just genetics. The cure though painsakingly rough for two weeks is to get the tonsils removed and from there you will notice a ton of well rested nights. Good luck!
2016-03-14 06:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your toddler's night waking could be rooted in poor sleep habits or a health problem. Sometimes perfectly normal, healthy toddlers will wake during the night as they go through different stages of development or experience separation anxiety.
Night waking can be caused by not napping, changes in routines, or being overstimulated during the day. Nightmares and night-time fears can result in disrupted sleep. Toddlers who snore or breathe through their mouths when asleep (both symptoms of sleep apneoa), or have inconsistent sleep schedules - going to bed too late or napping at the wrong times - are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night than their peers. In addition, discomfort caused by fever or an ear infection can keep your toddler from sleeping soundly.
2007-01-16 05:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are going through this right now to. Its been about four months now since this started happening. Teething has played a major role in this, along with separation anxiety. Now that the teeth are in we are following the sleep lady's (www.sleeplady.com) methods to get her back on track. We are on night four and I am happy to report we have had two night in a row without a peep from her. Good luck! I know how frustrating all this is.
2007-01-16 05:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by bahbahmaker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NOT recommend meds!
I had this problem a few weeks back and posted a very similar problem. I took the advice of a lady who suggested putting him to bed an hour later than i was, and within the first nite he was sleeping through, and hasnt woke up in the nite since!! Result!
2007-01-16 07:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he gets one nap during the daytime - over tiredness can cause alot of sleeping problems at night.
When he wakes-up at night tell him it is not time to wake-up yet and he must go back to sleep. Rub his back a little, tell him you love him and kiss him goodnight.
Refuse a chit chat and leave the room.
It may also help to ask him if he would prefer sleeping alone, since he is disturbing his sibling. (This always works for my kids who don't want to sleep in their own room just yet).
2007-01-16 05:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by fizzents 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that his evening pattern was disrupted over the Christmas season, ie: up later than usual, in bed later in the mornings. Sounds like he's just going to have to adapt to his regular evening routine. January does tend to be the month young children try to re-adjust - it's not as easy for them as it is for older children and adults.
2007-01-16 05:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by PJW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pediatrition about giving him a natural supplement. Melatonin (tablet), Calm Forte (disolves under the tongue or a little Rescue Remedy (liquid...to be mixed in with juice, milk, etc). There is also a really good organic good night tea for kids that is fruity.
2007-01-16 05:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little girl is going through exactly the same,she used to sleep great,but the last 2 months she hasnt slept right through one day,ive tried keeping her awake during the day,that didnt work,ive tried the soothing bath before bed,that didnt work,im just praying to god she goes back to what she was,i look like a bloody zombie at the minute,good luck!!
2007-01-16 06:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by NATALIE W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the eight year old isent hurting him when your not looking, there may be jelousy.something has frightened him, just before he goes to bed play with him and getting him laughing, if he goes to sleep happy and smiling he should sleep well, another is family argument where there is shouting and a lot of anger, babies can sence this it disturbs them. good luck.
2007-01-16 05:57:01 · answer #10 · answered by trucker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋