My 11 month old was sleeping through the night for about a month - last month, but now started waking up at 4:30 and screaming. We have tried to let him cry it out - he just cries til we get him. We have tried to rock him back to sleep, but he wakes up the minute you try to put him in the crib. I have tried to nurse him to sleep (still nursing), but he is wide awake and just plays with my shirt. I don't know what to do. I thought he was teething so have been giving teething tabs before bed and during those early morning wake ups, but he just doesn't seem to want to sleep. His naps have been awful lately also and I am so tired from all of it!! Any advice?
2007-03-23 07:34:23 · 7 answers · asked by SP 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
No kidding, that was me just a few months ago! I also was still nursing my son. He would have odd naps, one day an hour the next 15 minutes. It was getting awful. At night he would cry and cry to be held and picked up. I wouldn't give in to his playfulness. But I did hold him as long as I could. He would eventually fall back asleep. I told my son's doctor and he said he could be night terrors, or something like that or it could be he is trying to break the routine. I wish I could say he started to sleep through the night again. But it hasn't happened. His doctor says to put him in bed at bedtime and let him cry it out. I am not good at that. But, it works for some. Go in at 10 minutes of crying, do not pick him up, tell him it will be alright and it's time for sleep. Wait another 15 minutes, and do the same. The doctor said by the end of the week, it should be easy to lay him down and walk away and he'll sleep through the night on his own. If you can do that, I'd try it. I hope something works for you! I have just let my son sleep with me when he wakes up now. He's 20 months now. Ugh! Good luck!
2007-03-23 08:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by MommyMe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could just be going through a growth spurt if this is the case maybe feed him a little snack right before bed... you can also try keeping him up a little longer, or maybe he is indeed teething and in this case you can try rubbing some infant tylenol on his gums, if he is really cranky he may not be feeling well and you may need to see the Dr. I hope this was helpful and I hope you will be getting more sleep soon, just think when he is a boy running around not so dependant on you... You will look back at these moments and wish you could have them back so just enjoy every minute of it they grow so fast.
2007-03-23 08:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by B-E-B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby isn't walking yet LOOK OUT that's probably coming soon. That can really disrupt sleep.
Really there isn't anything you can do. Your son is doing the best he can, he just can't sleep. And you are doing the best you can.
Just make sure he gets enough sun and exercise during the day and keep trying to put him to sleep when he is tired. It will pass. Between the walking and the teething it is fun around a year. I nearly weep if my son takes two naps and goes to bed on time *lol*.
2007-03-23 07:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you instilled a routine yet? If so, have you gone off of it? Babies thrive on routine and it works wonders with sleep time too. Make up a nighttime ritual that you go through no matter what. He will associate it with sleep and you should have no problem. If you already do this and he is still giving you problems I wouldnt worry. When babies are reaching developmental milestones it usually affects their sleep. For example, when a baby is learning to roll over they may do it in their sleep and continuously wake themselves. He could also be having nightmares, gas or may not be comfortable. Also, is he eating solids? He may just be hungry. It could be a number of things. But most important, dont let him fall asleep in your arms. Make sure that he is put into his crib while he is awke, but drowsy, so he knows that crib means sleep. I know its tiring, but with trial and error you should get it sorted out. I wish you luck
2007-03-23 07:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ruby Tuesday 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
have there been any recent changes to your routine? or is he sick? maybe change your bedtime routine a little, put him to bed a little later, if he goes to bed early or try to keep him active during the day, and don't get involved in quiet time activities until about 1 hour before bed, except for naps, also maybe try using dimmer lights, or put a hall light on instead of the light in his room, if that's what you use, i hope you can figure it out soon, good luck
2007-03-23 07:45:09 · answer #5 · answered by angelchild24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eliminating one of his naps during the day. He may not need as much sleep as he used to. I hope this helps.
2007-03-23 07:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is doing the EXACT same thing and he is teething. Tylenol before bed, try it and if he sleeps well you will know it is do to pain.
2007-03-23 07:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by qpook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋