My 15 month old started crying in the middleof the night. She stops as soon as we go in and get her?

Question

She has always slept through the night 11 or 12 hours since she was 3 months and slept by herself in her crib and room since she was 2 1/2 months, but she would wake up but go back to sleep on her own with no problems. Now she wakes up to two times crying and it takes us up to two hours to get her back to sleep. As soon as we go in and get her she stops crying so I dont think it's teething. I also thought it was becuase we just had a baby but she loves her baby brother and always wants to love on him, he really doesn't seem t affect her at all which suprised me. She also started fighting me to put her down for her nap and bedtime. She cries and screams to where I just want to give up and let her ware herself out. My husband and I are late owls so she started going to bed at 11 pm on her own since she was 3 months. I know it's a late bedtime but atleast she had the same routine every night with no problems, her nap time was always by 2 pm. What happened and will she ever go back

Answer 1

You said she stopped crying once you guys got in the room... and there's your answer. She has a new sibling who gets attention whenever he cries during the night, so she's taking a page out of his book and it's working.

She might want to love on her new brother, but she's probably having trouble adjusting to having to 'share' you and your husband. Establish a routine and stick with it; when she wakes up, go in and reassure her, give her hugs and kisses and whatnot, and then go back to bed. Do NOT spend hours trying to get her back to sleep. Tell her firmly that it's nighttime, and she has to go to sleep. Yes, she'll cry. Crying won't kill her.

Answer 2

you've been had!! My pediatrician warned me that at about 12 to 18 months kids will try to push their boundaries - she gave me great advice - let her cry and she'll go back to sleep - it works - my daughter is now 10. Another suggestion - she really needs to be going to bed a lot earlier - the school years will be here before you know it - start good sleeping habits now so you won't have a problem when she starts school. My kids always went to bed at 7:00 - my 7 year old twins still do - my 10 year old goes at 8:00 - kids need sleep!!

Answer 3

I have 3 kids and all 3 of mine went through a stage of dreaming at the age yours is now. When my oldest started doing it I was wondering what the heck was going on and I talked to the Dr. and was told that they go through a dreaming stage. It must be like the first time they have dreams and remember them because they have experiences now and are able to communicate a little and it is something new to them. So of course it is a little scarey. I know for awhile my kids woke up every night and you could just tell that that is what it was dreams. You might be able to tell now if that is what yours is going through. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

First of all she NEEDS to be in bed long BEFORE 11 pm. What time you and your husband go to bed is up to you but she is a BABY she NEEDS her rest what are you going to do when she starts school and has to be up early in the morning to get ready? I suggest eliminating the nap that way she will get tired earlier in the evening. My daughter stopped her naps after she turned a year old...was in bed by 7:30 every night. The ONLY times she was allowed to stay up past 9:00 or 10:00 was special occasions (Christamas when we all went to midnght mass with ex inlaws) There is no way I would allow a growing baby to be up at 11:pm. It only causes problems later on.

Answer 5

Ha Ha she tricked you!!! She has got you guys around her little finger. Dont go in there when she crys she is only doing it because she knows you will come in and let her stay up for an extra 2 hours! Just let her go back to sleep on her own. She will be fine! I dont think it is night terrors my daughter has them and when she cries at night with a night terror they dont realize you are there so they continue crying. We have to take our daughter in the living room or in our bedroom and just hold her while she is screaming. You would know if it was night terrors. It is an awful thing for her and us to go through. Having your child scared and screaming and not being able to wake her up.

Answer 6

You are being played. One, you need a consistant nap schedule. Make the nap happen.Some kids cry themselves to sleep others do it because they are overly tired or stimulated. She should not be going to bed at 11pm. She is waking at night to see you. It is a separation thing. You may need to change her room some or maybe change the schedule with the nap. It isn't teeth. It's missing mom or night terrors. Been there. I feel for you.

Answer 7

let her cry it out! she is just a little jealous of her brother, as to be expected. even though she loves him and likes to play with him, he is still taking away some of her attention from mommy and daddy. if you let her cry it out for a night or two, she will learn to sleep through the night or sooth herself if she wakes. dont feel bad for letting her cry, you are teaching her. she will be fine and so will your family. good luck and i hope you soon enjoy a peaceful nights sleep!

Answer 8

I agree that this is her attempt for attention. I think you should let her cry it out and go back to sleep. It might take a while but she will get back in the routine.

Answer 9

You need to let her cry it out. YOur problem will be over in a week, two at most, and your family will be back to normal. Invest the time in helping her break this bad habit now and you will all benefit. Let her cry until she wears herself out, like you said yourself.

Answer 10

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