He used to just go to bed after his bath, milk and straight to bed....Now.. after I close the door....he starts to cry....and last night...it went on till 1.30am.
Does anyone know of a change after the 16months? And can anyone tell me any suggestions please.... Unfortunatley I don't get any help either from my partner on this...so...I want to know what's going on....and nip it in the butt ASAP.
thank you
2007-03-15 20:08:08 · 8 answers · asked by kellieaustralian 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My daughter went through this...it was a need to be constantly by my side.
I used controlled crying and she was back to normal within three days!!!!
with controlled crying you put them into bed as normal, leave the room and go back in after 2 minutes-when you go back in don't speak to him or give eye contact maybe just 'sshhhh'. I used to lay her back down and put my hand on her stomach for a count of slow 5...then turn around and go out.
each time you go back in lengthen the amount of time you are out of the room. He will understand (because they are brighter than you think) that he is not getting out of bed
I know people that have not gone back in the room at all...this is a little severe for me but each to their own.
Good Luck!!!!
2007-03-15 20:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 17 month old and his sleeping pattern has stuffed up at night also the past 1-2 months. He had 5 molars coming through at the same time, so that didn't help. I mean that must hurt, ear aches too? They must feel so much less insecure at this age with all that is happening - am sure it'll pass in a couple months. I really need my sleep, so when my one wakes up I take him in bed with me (usually 2-3am) What is working for better for me is one nap a day, (he usually wanted 2) at lunch time. I can't handle that controlled crying technique, my one just gets worked up even more. We'll both get there, just enjoy bubs at this age, they'll be teenagers before we know it, then the stress really starts.
Good luck !
:-)
2007-03-15 23:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Mysterious ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is at the age that he might need less and less nap time. I mean, does he nap during the day? If he sleeps too much during the day, he'll stay up late.
There are many other possibilities. Does he go to a day care during the day? There might be something that bothers him. Is there any change of routine? Have you moved? Has there been any change for the family lately? It's hard to pinpoint the problem since there is not much info provided. Hopefully these questions stimulate your thinking and help.
2007-03-15 21:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by juggler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might be afraid of the dark. I've noticed my kids developing this fear around that age. Does he have a night light? There are some really cool baby light show type products out there, to lull them asleep with music and lights. Also, I've always kept a radio in my kids rooms for sleeping. A nice classical station. Is relaxing and research shows that exposing them to classical music is great for development.
Good luck, hope this helps :)
2007-03-15 20:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter went via that area too, the biggest element is to no longer enable her "get away with it" with assistance from letting her stay unsleeping in the room with you or in simple terms letting her sleep on your mattress. attempt a bedtime recurring..ie bathtub, masssage e book and a touch rocking/cuddling. once you verify on her shop the lighting fixtures dim and flow cuddle her(go back her to mendacity position, provide her pacifier and so on...) and gently remind her thet it really is nonetheless bedtime you adore her and could see her in the morning. my daughter outgrew the area in about a week or 2. my daughter also works herself right into a sobbing frenzy even as left to "cry it out" and ought to undo en the great swaddling pastime. hopefull it really is only a component for her and he or she'll be again to her old sleeping self in a week or so. it receives more advantageous powerful... i have now were given an 11 month old who is going to mattress at 8pm wakes up at 9-930 am and naps from a million-4pm. strong success to you and that i hop this facilitates you
2016-11-25 23:24:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try feeding him solids. Mashed potatoes always worked! If you get them real full it knocks them out!
Try leaving the door open. It might be the dark or separation anxiety. He probably misses you or knows that he is going to miss you, and doesn't want to be alone! :(
Best wishes!
2007-03-15 20:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by Megz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teething? separation anxiety? I read to my kids until they fell asleep. happy parenting. peace
2007-03-15 20:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are the baby is afraid .IF there is aproblem he cant tell you. look for signs of abuse
2007-03-15 20:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Angelbaby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋