My three year old son will not sleep at night . Can someone give me a hint to make him sleep?

Question

He allways gets up aboght five times in the night. when he does go back to bed it takes ages for him to go back to sleep.

Answer 1

That depends on why he's getting up.... could be temperature, needing to use the potty, some fear of something... You need to identify the source of his sleep problems and address that... My daughter didn't sleep well for a long time....we eventually figured out that the shadows in her room being cast by the nightlight were frightening her... So she now sleeps with the main light on...it's like daylight in there! But, she sleeps!

Answer 2

I would suggest a bath with a lavendar base. At walmart or other stores you can find this in the baby section and with the bubble bath. Make bathtime a treat at night and rub him down with the same lotion. There is actually a bubble bath that I use called "Sleep" that I buy at Walmart and it works like a charm on me and my daughter!

Also, make sure that he has no sugar or caffeine after 5:00 p.m. Read him a story and stay with him until he goes to sleep. Most importantly, turn off the television! Be patient, he will get past this phase soon!

Answer 3

Create a Bedtime Fairy, just like the tooth fairy but if the child stays in the bed and sleeps all night she will visit. Make sure to tell the child not every night but that if he/she doesn't stay asleep/stay in bed then she might not come. Where I live there are dollar stores send like $20 and get a bunch and then just taper off after a few weeks. This worked like a charm for me and many of my friends and family. Now if the child has a bad night and doesn't stay in bed sprinkle a little glitter near their bed and tell them, 'Oh, the bed fairy was here but didn't leave anything because you weren't in your bed"!

I hope this helps. Good luck and sweet dreams!

Answer 4

Ok...first I must say never give your child Benadryl, just make him sleep...that is child abuse, and I can't see any pediatrician promoting that. Having said that...does your son take naps during the day? If so, he may be growing out of them. Try eliminating that. If he doesn't take a daytime nap, there are a few things you can try. Start a bedtime routine, if you haven't already. Bath, brush teeth, read books, etc. Try a night light. With my son we let him pick out 2 books to take to bed with him to "read", that and stopping daytime naps helped my son tremendously. If all else fails...call your son's pediatrician, they will have some helpful advice, as well.

Answer 5

ok, usually when children won't sleep at night its because they've woken up really late in the morning or just had a long nap during the day keeping their energy level really high. try turning out the lights and gently fingering his hair. My son likes it best when i draw over his facial features ever so lightly with my fingers; it puts him right to sleep without hesitation. some people also try humming to their children.

Answer 6

don't give him anything with sugar or caffeine in it late or at least within 3 hours of bedtime. also see if he is comfortable whether it is too hot or cold. my son could not sleep if there was any noise at all or if there were anykind of lights on. he would rather have total darkness rather than the nightlight. I also agree with the other person about shadows, sometimes the outside lights can cast shadows on the windows that will scare them. ask him why he can't sleep, listen to him and see why he thinks he can't sleep.

Answer 7

milk can help ...but the best way is to develop a routine that gets him tired during the day ...plenty of exercise......then avoid anything that makes him overactive during the night like TV just before bed time.......so instead do things that make him sleepy ( reading / bath ) then if he does wake up dont interact too much just say quietly yes or no to any questions and minimum amount of hugs and kisses for the same reason ................good luck

Answer 8

warm milk, a warm bath and read a peaceful story. Play alot during the day to tire them out

Answer 9

why don't you shower him with lavender scented shampoo before his bed time that relaxes people and will put him to sleep and since he is relaxed he wont be getting up all night.

Answer 10

When I was having this problem with my son, his pediatrician told me to give him Benadryl. It worked like a charm. You really should consult with your pediatrician and what he/she thinks is best.