2007-03-26 02:19:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
maybe try to limit the amount he/ she eats and drinks before bedtime. dont give them any fizzy drinks or any junk food at all. dont give them any good food after 6pm, this will help mood swings and sleep patterns.
try tiring them out in the day, dont let them have a kip in the day, so they are really tired aty bed time.
hope this helps
2007-03-26 02:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work out a routine, with just a set nap during the day, and stick to it rigidly! No stimulating stuff three hours before bedtime, just quiet, relaxing play (NO TV)Let the child throw a fit when it does. Steel yourself (it's VERY difficult to just let the child cry himself,herself, to sleep. But every time you give in and go to the the child, it will get harder. It will take a couple of weeks maybe of misery for you, and the child, but then you will see the light at the end of the tunnel.
2007-03-28 08:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several people hit on our solution. One thing we do is have a time limit for naps (no more than an hour). We also make sure we feed her between 2-3 hours before bedtime and change her diaper before bed. We follow the same steps every night and it builds a routine that helps the child relax because they know what comes next.
It's not a miracle cure and it doesn't work overnight, more like two weeks, but once you establish your routine you'll find everyone is sleeping better.
2007-03-26 02:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by benthemovieman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother of two. Please check what time does your 20 month old sleeps in the afternoon. If he sleeps 4 O'clock surely he wakes up around 2 to 3 in the morning and sleeps 5 to 6 o'clock in the morning. Give your baby a milk. It helps the baby to sleep. Usually we have the standard sleeping hours for an infant 1 year to 20 months .. they should sleep 14-16 hours and the sleeping hours lowers as they grow up. That is why your baby wakes up early and tooses.
Advice is.. have the baby sleep around 8 p.m.
2007-03-26 02:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by vivs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She or he maybe wanted attention from you..
Just ignore him or her.. because then he or she would understand he need to sleep..
Watch the nanny shows on tv.. That would help you out little...
Be more stict.... just wake up and ask him or her what they wanted food diaper change and tell him to go back to sleep... and he or she doesn't just go outside the door.. you would hear crying and fits but you have to be strong for yourself.. and do it.. because if you do that everyday waking up for 4 hours you would be the most tired person and the most loving parents who stay up with they kids...
IT really how you wanted to raise your kid on the sleeping time and let him have fit for sometime because he knows he can get up and play with him...
2007-03-26 03:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by babyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a bedtime ritual like a warm bath, warm pajamas, and a bedtime story. Try to wear the child out before bed also, take a walk or buy a mini trampoline, or play with the child (like running around the house or the yard) to make her physically tired. I hope this helps!
2007-03-26 03:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by Mother of 5/Madre de 5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a little whiskey on a wash cloth and let the child suck on it. Alternately add the whiskey to the child's milk, but be careful as this can result in a flavor many kids dislike. You may need to add it to some juice instead.
You don't want to give the kid more than a teaspoon of whiskey or so a night, or they'll be cranky the next morning.
The result will be a mellow baby more likely to sleep through the night.
Whiskey on a rag is also a good teething aid.
2007-03-26 03:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My daughter has been doing this on occasion as well. She is 21 months. My husband and I believe she has bad dreams and doesn't want to go back to sleep because she isn't hungry, thirsty or sick. Also, she won't even come in our bed. All she wants to do is play or watch TV, so we think she just wants to get her mind off her dreams. We limit her TV and closely monitor what she does watch to try to prevent it. Some commercials, especially for scary movies, are pretty violent. I'm not sure if this is the reason for your child's behavior, but I thought it was worth mentioning. It wouldn't hurt to call your pediatrician. He/she may have some good advice for you. Good luck.
2007-03-26 02:27:17 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no naps after 4pm, and do not get the baby out of the crib, simply go in, hand him/her a sippy cup lay him/her down pat her back tell her it is night night time and walk out of the room. Do not make it "party/visit" time, it may take a week or two, but it will work. good luck.
2007-03-26 02:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by Angela C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Night Nurse Trifle before bed
2007-03-26 02:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋