Ok, My daughter sleeps in her own room and started sleeping through the night about 2 months ago but for the last week she is waking up at around 2 and screaming her head off for about 10-15 min. then she will fall back to sleep. How do I make her go back to sleeping all the way through the night? I do not get up with her or anything like that
2007-02-04 13:08:41 · 12 answers · asked by mommy of 2 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just continue with what you're doing. It takes a while for kids to start sleeping through the night -- Sometimes, a few years. Sounds like your daughter is on the right track. It's normal for them to wake up once or twice during the night. This is a transitioning phase; be patient.
2007-02-04 13:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by [we're all mad here] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you are on the right track for having her sleep in her own room, and by not getting up with her. Kids go through all sorts of phases - and this is one of them. Just when you think you've got it figured out and have a good schedule going, something switches up. It makes sense though - if you think about how much babies and toddlers grow and change and develop. They aren't staying the same, so their routines will change - including eating and sleeping habits. Your consistency will help her to stay on track. In other words, your daughter will learn to go back to sleep once she realizes that you aren't going to rush to her in the middle of the night. Her crying may be due to other factors though, such as teething. If you think that she might be waking up because of teething, you could try giving her a little tylonal or motrin or teething tablets before bed. I wouldn't worry too much though, to me it sounds like she is just going through a little phase. Hope this helps some! :)
2007-02-04 21:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's still asleep, just keep an eye on her.
If she's waking up - why? Is she having terrors or just checking if you're still there?
My son stopped sleeping through the night at 9 months and I used controlled crying. It only took two nights! When he woke I would go and pat him (not pick him up) and leave. I would go back if he was still crying in 1 minute, and again at 5 minutes, 10 minutes etc. He learned fast that it wasn't worth waking up for.
2007-02-04 21:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jokin' Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wanted you to know that your not alone. My son started the same thing a couple of weeks ago (he's 15 months). It lasted for about a week and a half to two weeks and he's better. I'm guessing just a phase. Another thought that I had was that maybe he was thirsty. With the heat on the air gets dry and I know I get thirsty in the middle of the night. Just a thought.
2007-02-04 22:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by tasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 12 month old daughter wakes up once in the night, too. My husband or i give a few minutes to see if she'll go back to sleep on her own; is she doesn't we change her diaper and rub her back and play her little music box for her.
2007-02-08 19:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is having what is called "night terrors" quite common between the ages of a year and three years. There is really nothin gyou can do other than peeking into her room if you're concerned. It is good that you don't get her up, it wouldn't do you or her any good if you did. She is fine and goes back to sleep...that's all you can do...just wait it out.
2007-02-04 22:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry too much, my daughter is 23 months old and she still does that once in awhile. I think it has to do with the fact they are starting to understand more about there surroundings, and that can result on them having fears and nightmares. I'd make sure she doesnt have too much going on around her before she goes to bed. Also, she may have a belly ache, i'd watch what she eats or drinks right before bed too. Good luck.
2007-02-04 21:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by Chuleta Ma AkA *Chu* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's fine, many kids have a period during the night where they will cry, but don't actually wake up. I think just leave her alone and see if she goes back to sleeping quietly all night.
2007-02-04 21:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she screaming tantrum or like a nightmare? Maybe have some nice low music playing in her room during the night to soothe her.
2007-02-04 21:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean my little girl starting doing the same thing she's 20 months old now and every now and then she'll cry but I guess it's just something most baby's do.
2007-02-04 21:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by JG78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋