My son is usually a great sleeper but just recently we took out his morning nap bacause he would do all his sleeping for the day then and cry most the night and fall asleep to early. So we took out his morning nap. Now we lay him down for his nap at 12pm and he fights off sleep, and I have to go in there 3 or 4 times to tell him to go to sleep. And wakes up at 3. He goes to bed at 8pm. So then he wakes up at 4:00 am, and is happy and hyper in his crib but i leave him in the crib and he goes back to sleep at 6, then sleeps till 8. Is this just a phase he's in or could it be a sign of sleep problems?
2007-01-25 14:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He has a rountine and has stayed the same except for the morning nap. He has a bedtime routine that has worked, and still does.
2007-01-25 15:22:23 · update #1
If you just give him the one nap try to make it shorter. Then try to make a soothing routine (dinner, bath, bedtime story) for him daily, maybe that will settle him in for a long night of sleep. Children have different sleeping routines, Good Luck!
2007-01-25 15:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my son at that age. With he mid-day nap he should sleep for like 2 hours and be happy. Try putting him down at 8:30 or 9:00 and see if he gets up any later. I still fight with my son totake his nap and hes 2!! Its probably just a phase. Good luck!!
2007-01-25 23:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to keep the midday nap, make it be one nap and much less than three hours. If he truly only sleeps from 8p-4a and then wakes for "his" day, you should try to get him to stay up until about 1p and and then sleep from about 1:15p-2:45p. That way, he will not get too much sleep at one time...little tykes need to be "taught" that long sleep cycles are reserved for nighttime.
I have found the ideal schedule for my 1 yr old is up at 6:45a, down at 1:15 until 2:30p and then asleep by 8:30p. If this is a do-able schedule for you, please give it a try.
Also, keep listening and watching for his clues. He will let you know what is his best "high energy" time both before nap and then again before bed. Make sure to really zap him with activity during these times so that the sleep that happens afterwards is really deep and needed!
Good Luck. This will pass. You are doing great!
2007-01-25 23:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by imoffmynut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to say it's probably just a phase. One positive that jumped right out at me is that he plays and then goes back to sleep. That's great because he can put himself back to sleep so at least you aren't having to get him up and "entertain" him. Our son is almost 4 now but when he was younger he too went through a phase like that. His dr. told me that around that age they're basically too excited to sleep. They're afraid they're going to miss something, lol. He can't get hurt in his crib so I wouldn't worry too much. Once he's able to climb out if he's still doing it then that would be cause for concern. If your routine works for you than stick with it and wait for this to pass. If it's not affecting him during the day and causing him to be fussy then again just let it run it's course. I'm sure it's not a sign of sleep problems because our son now loves to sleep and sleeps in until around 9 a.m. Which is great!! Your lil man will have all kinds of phases that affect his sleep from separation anxiety to monsters.. it will all pass =)
2007-01-25 23:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a tough time with this transition but, be consistent and try to wake him up by 7:00am and never let him nap past 3:00pm.It took her along time but it was well worth the wait.
2007-01-25 23:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋