My daughter has never really slept through the night, she would take a bottle and go to sleep but then wake up about 4 hours later screaming and this last month she was waking up 3 times and my husband would just get up and give her a bottle because he said he just wanted her to go to sleep... I know she doesn't need milk in the middle of the night so I threw away the bottles so he couldn't just give into her... only problem is now she's still waking but I have no idea how to get her to go to sleep... last night she woke at 2am and didn't go back to sleep until 3:30am... she screamed and I tried to calm her but she was throwing herself around in her crib... it was cold last night about 50F/10C but she wasn't cold as she was so worked up from screaming. I never had this problem with my son, he was sleeping the whole night from 6 months... I just don't know what else to do with my daughter I feel like she's breaking me down. Please help with any suggestions!!!
2007-07-24 12:46:16 · 9 answers · asked by JazzyKat 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Now is definitely the time to kick this! If she does not have a bedtime already, set one. If she does have a bedtime, stick to it. It's hard to take away the bottle in the first place, let alone at bedtime. I would introduce a sippy cup at bedtime but WATER only, unless you have good dental insurance :) Also, try to limit her sugar intake throughout the day if you think that may be a reason she is waking up. When you put her to bed, make sure she knows that you guys will not come in if she starts crying. You know your baby's cries-only go in if she's not just throwing a fit. From there, it's harder for the parents than your daughter :) You just have to let her cry until she can figure out how to comfort herself. It will come. Good luck.
2007-07-24 13:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by lovebugbasso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K. stay calm - I think I can help you. Firstly start this on a day when you can sleep in the next day. When you daughter wakes up screaming goes into her room, check to see if everything is alright and then just put her back down on her tummy. Then you just have to stay and rub or pat her back until she goes back to sleep again and just ignore the screaming. Don't let her throw herself around - just stay with her until such time as she drifts off again. Do this everytime she wakes up. The first night will be hard, the second night a lot better and by the the third night she should sleep through but however long it takes.
2007-07-24 19:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by curiouscanadian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree you really need to put your foot down. She isn't hurting herself, she needs to learn how to comfort herself. Let her cry for a few minutes then go in tell her everything is all right and mommy and daddy are right there and let her alone. You may have to do this several times over a few nights but she will get the idea. JUST DON'T PICK HER UP!
Also having a bed time routine is key, and that Johnson's calming baby wash really does work!
My son didn't sleep through the night until he was almost 3, but he didn't throw fits, he would just wake up fuss a little and go back to sleep. So there is a light at the end of the tunnel just stand firm!
Good luck!
2007-07-24 23:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After 18 mo, you know the difference between her cries and screams. If she is screaming in a fit of rage, then leave her alone and let her scream, maybe give her a pacifier dipped in sugar. However, if she is screaming in fright because of a bad dream, she needs to be soothed. You should try to tell the difference, and consult her doctor. This is not normal.
2007-07-24 19:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She needs to learn that there is no getting up, no bottle nothing. So she throws a fit. Explain it to her once, then shut the door. You must win this battle or you will be in deep forever! YOur husband can't cave either! She's not hungry, not wet, not cold etc. she's fine. You will have a few rough nights but....stick it out.
2007-07-24 19:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by tutis000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try warm milk before you put her to sleep at night or giving her a real warm bath. All children are different.
2007-07-24 19:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did the same thing when i waz a baby and im also a girl my bro never did though so mayb its just females
2007-07-24 19:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Slip her a mickey.
2007-07-24 19:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dip your finger in whisky n give her it she will sleep like baby... i had this
2007-07-24 19:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by becca-lou 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋