My ten Month baby not sleep at night, she want me to hold her and have my breast all the time? what can I do?

Question

she is ten and half month and is theething also. Is it safe to use tylenol for her?

Answer 1

She is using your breast as a pacifier in order to find comfort from the pain of teething most likely. Ensure that whatever you give her, it is paediatric medication - and try some Teegel on her gums, it works wonders. Don't worry, this stage too will pass even though it is exhausting for you.

Answer 2

Oh, I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat - my 10 month old was waking once an hour last week to nurse! Luckily, teething won't last forever, and I'm just glad that the breast does calm him down!

You might also want to use Infant's Motrin instead of Tylenol - my pedi advised it's better for teething pain, and seems to last a bit longer than the Tylenol.

Answer 3

infant tylenol is cool. sleeping by yourself is something no one likes at first. think about when your special someone leaves town for a night. Most people don't like this answer but it is the mom and dad that have the problem here. In a very short time a child under the age of 18 months will learn to sleep alone. BUT they will cry and scream, it can't be helped. It may sound odd but in my babies bedroom door I installed a peep hole (like the one in a front door) so I can check on the baby with out him/her seeing me.

edit added.
yes, teething is hard on a child. My answer is for after this. frozen bagels help in the day time.

Answer 4

You can use baby tylenol, you can also get some great natural products for teething, check at your local natural store. Both my sons responding very well to the homeopathic medicines.
Once the teething has settled down you really need to put her to bed awake so she can learn to fall asleep on her own. It's ok to let her cry if she wakes up don't rush to her, she may surprise you and fall back asleep on her own. Be prepared the first time I tried this my son cried for 3 hours, then every night it got less and less and then he slept through the night. Even babies learn quickly how to get what they want and they want you all the time!
Good luck, this is not easy but it does get better if you get a grip on it early.

Answer 5

I agree you have some very crappy answers here. If she is teething then she is hurting and needs you. Her gums are very sensitive and cutting teeth is just that - cutting. Give her some infant tylenol get the dose from your pediatrician. Also use a pacifier because she sounds like she's using you as one. As for the crying it out method I am very against it. Check out:

www.askdrsears.com

His website is dedicated to nurturing babies and getting them to sleep safely. He even has a section on infant medication and teething. Don't worry your little girl will get better and you'll get the sleep you need.

Answer 6

I am not a mom, but I shared this experience with my wife on our two daughters within the last 2 years and my sister is currently experiencing the same with her infant. My advice is to grit your teeth and overcome your motherly instinct to rescue your baby. As long as the child has a full tummy and a dry bottom, you should leave her be. She will learn to put herself back to sleep on her own and you'll both be better off in the future. As far as tylenol is concerned, it's totally safe when dosed properly.

Answer 7

I personally don't like the idea of giving babies any kind of drugs or painkillers. Although tylenol is mild it is still a painkiller and even baby tylenol is a lot for her tiny body. Why don't you try a very cold wet washcloth? Stick it in the freezer for a few minutes and it will numb her gums while she chews it.

Answer 8

Ask your doctor about the Tylenol...as for the sleeping, put her in her crib at 8pm...and leave her there. Let her cry herself to sleep and don't go get her until the morning. She's old enough to sleep through the night. This will take about 1-2wks to work, but in the end, you'll be very happy w/ the results.

Answer 9

Using a bit of tylenol will help with teething. I would also allow her to soothe herself - she doesnt need the breast at night anymore, its just for comfort. Allowing her to comfort herself now will save you from middle of the night feedings in the future. I wish I had let my son cry it out sooner - he didnt start sleeping through the night till 18 months

Answer 10

Many people may disagree, but I don't believe in letting kids cry it out. I rocked my kids to sleep every night until they were ready to go to sleep on their own. Both of my kids also used pacifiers at night and sounds like your daughter is doing the same with the breast feeding. If your baby is teething she hurts and needs you even more. Give her whatever medicine the doc says is OK and hold her until she falls asleep. They are only little once.