She sleeps in her crib from 9pm to 11pm. Then she wails and calls for me or dad and finally we have to put her to bed with us. She will go to sleep right away. After 3am, she will just start to twist and turn ( in her sleep), hitting and punching me and my husband , waking us up. Then I will put her back in her crib hoping she will sleep there untill 6am. But in 1/2 hr she will be back in our bed ! And then at sharp 6am, she will be up and ready to play! We have tried feeding her around 3am thinking that she is hungry but that does not seem the case. My Q:
1) Why does she move so much at night?
2) How do I make her sleep in her crib throughout the night?
Pls help...
2007-03-27 06:07:27 · 9 answers · asked by saint 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Everyone wakes up at night. As adults, we're so good at just rolling over and going back to sleep that we don't even realize we've been awake. But little ones are just learning. She sounds like my youngest, very restless at night. Take it from me, you don't want to take her into your bed unless you're planning on keeping her there for a long time. Since it doesn't sound like the family bed is working for you, you just need to tough it out with her in the crib. Feel free to get up and rub her back or something but don't pick her up. Don't jump right up either. Give her a few minutes to work it out. And as far as the tossing or turning, I don't think you or the baby would be bothered with it if she wasn't in the bed with you and waking you guys up.
Sleep issues are the most frustrating to deal with. Just remember that you are not alone and sooner or later it will get better. I have two children who are living proof.
2007-03-27 06:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you put music on? Classical music may help. Basically just stop taking her out of the crib. She cries because she wants her way and know's that she'll get it. You have to just sacfrice some sleep (and your ears) and ley her cry, and she'll realize that it won't help her get her way. It will take about 3-4 nights but it's worth it!! You will have a much more better night's sleep. You just got to do what you feel is best...
2007-03-27 06:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by corrine c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest daughter is 6 and has always been a restless sleeper, I do not know what causes it, but my husband is the same way. The only way to make her stay in her crib is to let her cry it out for a few nights if you can take it. I could not and my oldest slept with us until she was 4, try to tough it out I wish I had done it sooner.
2007-03-27 06:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want any sleep you need to let her cry it out. Let her know you and daddy are there for her but she needs to sleep in her bed, my husband would not let our son cry so now he's 14 months and I'm just now getting him to go down in his crib, although when daddy is home, he throws a fit and will not sleep unless daddy is holding him tight in position (we call it locking him down). Just remember you CAN do this, this is a phase she's going to go through and it will end, you are in control, not her, make sure she knows this. If you dont like the crying, you can stay in there with her, consoling her with words, but dont touch her while she's crying, when she's quiet, go ahead and stroke her head, pat her bottom, but dont pick her up, it's hard I know, but she will learn. Good luck.
2007-03-27 06:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by pixieadraste 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal for her to twist and turn bcuz she is showing u signs tht she is going to walk soon! this is good! but her not sleeping tht is a problem! try letting her fall asleep in your hands and then put her in the crib slowly or buy two big stoft animals to put in the sides of her bed so she will think its two ppl! tht might b the problem! try thoughs it might help and if it doesnt ask her doc.
2007-03-27 06:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by xoxo <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take her out of the crib at 11 p.m. she needs to be sleep trained! at 8 mon. she shouldnt be hungry if she is eating enough during the day!
2007-03-31 01:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Stacey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) most babies move that much at night they are trying to get back to sleep
2) your daughter is old enough to just let her cry it out and fall back to sleep on her own
she is also old enough to have a small (beanie baby size) stuffed animal in her crib to help comfort her at night
2007-03-27 07:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by squeaker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An 8 month old has already learned how to control you and run the house. Wait untill she gets older
2007-03-27 06:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by skcs11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any acid reflux or milk allergy?
2007-03-27 07:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by mamasonny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋