yes i have a a sixteen month old toddler and all of a sudden he will not sleep?

Question

just two months ago he would go to bed no problem but he was also in a different room of the house, now we moved him and he will not go to bed he has to go to bed in my room and fall asleep then be put in his own bed, and then if he wakes up he will scream and cry put his fist down his throat and make himself go to the bathroom he is so upset so we have to go get him and start all over again. i do not know if he is just really spoiled or scared to be in a different room, please help

Answer 1

Kids thrive on predictability and it's a little shaken right now with the move. This sometimes happens when a new baby comes along and the older child feels displaced. Some kids, like my son, are more sensitive to changes and need preparation and input. It's hard when your child is only 16 mos. but try to see him as a little person and talk to him about his room.

You may have already introduced some familiar objects from the other room to give him a little security. New items should appeal to his interests and you as a mom will know best what that is. What ever you can do to make the room feel cozy and inviting to him. Always treat the room as a safe haven with positive associations (no sending to room for punishment or crying it out alone in the dark). I might also suggest spending 15-30 min. in the room reading stories or listening to lullabies together before nap or sleeps just to create positive and soothing feelings about the room. Be persistent and understanding, he will come around.

Answer 2

I've had lots of sleep issues at various time w/my two kids. Here's what I'd recommend. Be sure to have more "play time" in the room. Also have a clear bedtime/naptime routine (story, singing - whatever routine works for you). Then, try laying on the floor to keep him company when he's going to sleep (even if he's screaming). At least this way he will become used to being in the crib. If that works ok, after a while try staying in the hall outside the room while he goes to sleep - be in a spot he can hear you but not see you (that's down the road though). If you're really stuck, ask your physician. Our local Children's Hospital has a sleep clinic that can help you make a plan to help your child sleep independently.

Answer 3

I have a similar problem with my three year old boy. I will tell you what I am doing. First, we moved his bed by his brother room. Of course he didn't like that, he waked up every night and run into our room. Fine!!...Now we have a small mattress ready for him. As soon as he fall asleep in our bed, we move him to the smaller mattress. Now, at the beginning he realized what was going on, and jumped back to our bed, probably at 3 am or so. But now, he spend the night in his small mattress. Next move will be moving the small mattress to his brother's room, and see what happens. Patience is a virtue!!

Answer 4

Sounds like your little one is scared of the new room. It may help to let him play in it for a few days, get used to it. Maybe take a nap or two in the room before transitioning to sleeping alone in the room. Hes probably just scared

Answer 5

buy him a light for his room a baby water light & sound soother and tell him how proud you are that he is being such a big boy and encourage him to stay there. CUT the naps in the after noon
make him run & play alot more than usual ! tell him youll read to him if he gets in the bed. also tell him that if he makes jim self sick the new rule is that he will clean it up and a toy will get thrown away each time he does it.! DONT get fooled by his age HE KNOWS what you are saying and how to manipulate already!! tell him that you will check up on him and buy him a stuffed animal to sleep with. there is nothiong for him to be afraid of.
do not encourage him to sleep on your bed anymore. take the role as a MOTHER! and stick to your guns be firm and a little sstrickt.

Answer 6

Tell him to lay off the coffee .

Answer 7

let him cry it out. its not abuse. u just cannot reason with a 1 year old.