My almost six month old son wakes up six or more times a night. I have went to the doctor about it and they say there is nothing wrong with him! I can't keep going on like this I am too tired. Last night he screamed for an hour straight! There was nothing wrong, he was fed, changed and had a pacifer! Any one with experience please help!
2007-02-12 05:42:42 · 8 answers · asked by Gina 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Well, I have four kids and my first son was like that. I didn't think I would live through it...I think looking back that he never taught himself how to fall asleep because I was always rocking him and coming to him and nursing him when he woke up. I was told then to by a book on sleep by Ferber. I can't remember the name of the book but I think the jist of it was to go in and make sure they are ok and then leave. And each nite wait a bit longer until you go in. I think just letting him cry a bit will help him get back to sleep on his own. I know it's hard and my guy could keep the screaming up forever. Just make sure nothing is wrong first. I know this isn't totally answering your question, but I just wanted you to know there is someone out here that had the same problem and I did live through it and my son is 15 now and sleeps through the night ;) . If I think of anything else I will post back here. Best wishes. (and you're not alone)
2007-02-12 05:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by winslow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be that he has a very healthy appetite and is just hungry. My son was the same way at that age.
Put aside one of his bottles for his last feeding at night. Enlarge the hole in the nipple a little bit with the tip of a clean sharp knife. Put a small amount (the size of one of his baby spoons) of baby cereal (preferably RICE), into the bottle and use that for his bedtime feeding. It will fill his tummy a little more than just plain formula or breast milk. It's an old housewive's trick that both my grandmother and mother suggested. It worked like a charm for my son...he slept through the night on the first night.
Good luck.
2007-02-12 05:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ask your doctor is maybe the child could have colick (sp?). It's like a constant upset stomach. My husband was a colick baby and so is my neice. They both tell me it's a hard thing to deal with sometimes. They have to eat special formula and stuff, but they will grow out of it.
My son was not colicky, but he woke up a lot at night also. Most of the time it was because he had gas bubbles and just needed to be burped. Also, sometimes baby's fall asleep while eating, either from the breast or the bottle, or pull away. But, that doesn't mean they are done eating or full. Try extra burping and a little more milk (breast or formula). If that doesn't help, ask your doctor if he could possibly have colick.
2007-02-12 05:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by gtam4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know how you feel! I have 2 daughters 15 months apart. When they were babies, they cried all the time. I was so tired. I was fortunate that my husband would take care of them at night and I took care of them in the day.
What helped me was that we learned they both had gas problems. So I would give them gas medicine with their "last" feeding. At six months old I gave them rice cereal. Also made a bottle of "aniseed" tea, warm, and they started sleeping until 5 am. I also gave them a warm bath, low lights before bedtime, then their food/bottle. I know it is hard to believe but it does get better! They are now 4 & 5 years old! Now we just have different "problem"!!!
2007-02-12 05:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lila 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may be gassy or teething. I'd make sure he's not sleeping too much day time. Try keeping him up a little longer daytime, he may be getting too much sleep daytime and not wanting to be sleeping nighttime. Make sure you're getting all the gas up after feedings.
My son was one before he finally slept for a 9 hour stretch. It was crazy frustrating, he kept waking every three hours for feedings. You just have to be patient. I know families that their kids still wake up once or twice each night. Gotta be aggravating.
If he's fed, burped, changed and warm..there should be no problems. Make sure he's not kicking the covers off too, if he is..just start wearing warmer jammies and socks on him. He needs to be comfortable.
Good luck.
2007-02-12 05:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many reasons! baby sleep,ahhhh,thats a tough one. If he doens´t put himself to sleep yet,its time to start teaching him. Is it time to get rid of the pacy? This is normal,he´s likely teething,gaining new awareness,did he just achieve a physical milestone,is it the solids?he may need a different day schedule,etc. some nights my 7 mo. old cries for 90 min. straight.try teething gel,homeopathic pills,or baby tylenol as a last resort. at 5 mos. my dr. said she wasn´t teething yet but she was, and it took 6 wks for her first tooth to come in. hang in there, the sleep deprivation won´t last forever. Yes, try feng shui, it works! change the position of his bed,add plants,more fresh air,etc.
just brainstorming...
2007-02-12 05:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by lola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a different schedule....try playing with her more during the day and getting more involved...wearing her out....then you need to make sure she dont sleep so much during the day.....she prolly is exhausted but her mind isnt....and this can be frustrating to a mother....like i said all you can do it try a different schedule.....see if it works better....good luck
2007-02-12 05:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by LUCKYGIRL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're not alone.... when you're up tonight... just know that I'll be up too!!
I'm exhausted too... I don't understand why she won't sleep more, she must be exhausted too.
2007-02-12 05:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋