My 8 month old falls asleep at about 6pm...he wakes up at about 2-3 am..we have tried to give him a bottle at around 10-11pm so he can sleep through. He still cries at 3am. It breaks my heart to hear him cry. Any suggestions?
2007-02-05 12:50:00 · 9 answers · asked by pussycattiger212 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I agree not to let him go to bed at 6. You could maybe let him have a short nap around 5:30 or 6. My son does this everynight between 5 and 6 he'll sleep for 45 minutes at the most and if he's still sleeping I wake him up, he's grumpy for a little bit, but he comes around after a little while. And then you should put him to bed around 9 or 9:30. It took a little while for my son to get used to this routine, but now he sticks to it religiously. (He's also 8 months old) Good luck! and remember to be persistant and consistant!
2007-02-05 13:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF you are into routines, and desire to have one for your child (this is an individual choice, and not all mothers work this way) I highly recommend a book called "The Contented Baby Book" by Gina Ford.
In this book, Gina Ford outlines routines and schedules for feeding, sleep and even playing for your child - all which encourage better nighttime sleep habits. At 8 months of age, your baby should be able to sleep from 7PM-7AM. (both of my girls do.) Her theory, which is supported by lots of sleep research is that babies can sleep through the night if their caloric needs are met during the day and they are not OVER tired when they go to bed. So she also has daytime naps. At 8 months, your child should not be sleeping MORE than 3 hours during the day. They must be awake after 2:30 in order to sleep well at night, and should have a similar routine every day. If you try her routines, eventually the 3 AM wakeup should disappear. I've recommended Gina Ford a number of times to friends, and all have loved the routines and the success with how easily babies fall asleep.
2007-02-05 18:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by hkchoichoi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he eating solids throughout the day? If so, you might increase the solids a bit, not force the afternoon nap, and see if that helps...
The logic behind that?? If he's getting plenty of food during the day and just takes a short afternoon nap, then sleeping through the night should not be a problem at 8 months. If he's hungry and has slept most of the day, though, then he'll be up at 3:00.
Of course, it could just be a habit you need to break..
2007-02-05 12:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, I think it is best to give them what they want so they can go back to sleep...two of my three kids got up at night every night....
But, one thing is for sure...they don't stay babies forever...your child will grow out of it, but it might take some time...
They need to learn to sooth themselves in the respect that if they want a little bit to drink...put about an ounce in a bottle or cup..and let the baby learn to sooth himself with it...
Contrary to what most people think...it will work out...
I am a grown 30 year old woman..and I keep myself a glass of water by the bed at night because I drink all the time....
2007-02-05 13:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by LIFECOACH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seeing as how he is 8 months old dont have him go to bed at 6 pm try like 8 or 9. he is just going to sleep too early so when he gets 8 or 9 hours of sleep he thinks it's time to wake up and be up for the day. when my daughter was lil around that time she was getting up at 6 or 7 wanting to play and then she realized she was still tired and then slept til 8 or 9.
2007-02-05 12:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by *His_Playgirl* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my baby is one and she still wakes up through the night. I've tried everything. her doctor says that this is normal nowadays and her child did it too. i would try to put him to sleep later. they say if they sleep 5 straight hrs that is considered sleeping through the night(in what world) but i know my baby doesn't always want a bottle when she wakes up so you just have to be patient and let it play itself out. we won't get a full night's sleep for the rest of our lives anyways so when he goes to sleep you might as well lay down too.
2007-02-05 14:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by showstopper18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you figure it out let me know...my 3 year old still wakes up in the middle of the night.
2007-02-05 12:57:18 · answer #7 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This won't last forever (it will just seem that way...lol), I would just get up with him. I know some people say "let them cry" but I don't agree with that. If a baby is crying, it's for a reason. He is still very little. Be patient and good luck.
2007-02-05 12:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him some cereal with his bottle at 10 or 11 then he should sleep through the rest of the night
2007-02-05 12:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋