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Question

i have a 15 month old daughter who still wants a bottle at minight and 4 am why?? also 5 day before her 1st birthday she desides she wants binkeys now why? doctor dont know am i doing something wrong any tip sto stop all this crazyness and how the hell can i get her out of my bed and into her own ?? i would like mothers who have had thes problems not smart butts

nothing new happened shes the only kids and my sister kids come over a lot but she like to hit alot also and punch

also we read books every night bed time starts at 7:30 pm she falls alseep about 8:15

Answer 1

I'm wondering if maybe there have been some recent changes in her life, like a new child-care provider, new sibling, that sort of thing?

My son went through a phase when he was about three years old when he wanted a bottle of water at night... I indulged it, because to my thinking who was it going to hurt, and it was a source of comfort to him. I also knew that this request was made, because he was under stress... and would eventually resolve itself, which it did.

My point is: why does your daughter want to sleep with you, and want these night-time feeding? This will help determine how to "handle" the situation.

As far as helping your daughter sleep in her own bed, I highly recommend the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, by: Marc Weissbluth. This book has step-by-step practical help for getting your daughter on the road to a healthy sleep schedule. It is set-up by age, so it is very parent-friendly. I used it with my son when he about 6 months old, and it was a blessing.

Remember: You are a great mom, and ultimately you have to determine what is best for your daughter and your family... It may meant that for a short period (to help your daughter feel secure you revert to some "baby" ways). That's okay. Go with your gut. I don't think any parent can go wrong if they love their child, and listen to their own instincts.

God Bless!

Answer 2

Ok. Make sure she is getting a good full meal right before bedtime and maybe even a snack with some milk. This will keep her full for the night.

As for the binkey..its way to late for that. Just take it away from her and bare through it.

When it is bedtime take her to her bed and put her there. Read her a story or play with her for a bit and then tuck her in. If she cries, just let her cry a while but watch her (without her knowing you are there) so she don't get chocked or something. Make it very known that she is a big girl and has to sleep in her own bed. It will take time but you have to have patience.

You sound like you are at your breaking point. Been there many times myself! Just relax and have patience.

Answer 3

She may just want something to soothe her to sleep. Try getting her a new blanky and put her in her own bed. The earlier you get her in her bed, the easier it will be on both of you. You may have to let her cry herself to sleep in her room. Don't give in to her fussing! That will take some time! But, in the end, it will be well worth it.

But, I am guessing that the bottle and the binky might have something to do with comfort for her. I wouldn't worry much about the bottle. Give her a sippy cup with water in it. How do you feel about her having a binky? I know a lot of parents that are freaked out that their kids are going to be hooked on a binky. I love binkys! I think they are the most convenient product ever developed for children!

It is all up to you! Good luck!

Answer 4

If she is still wanting a bottle in the middle of the night, then she is not getting enough to eat during the day. Try adding something extra into her meals, an extra veggie or fruit, maybe add a few more snacks throughout the day so she feels full enough to sleep through the night without getting hungry.

As for the binky problem, that's interesting. Has there been any recent changes to your living situation or your daily routine? Pacifiers help babies to learn to self-soothe, so it sounds like maybe she is needing to soothe herself again for some reason. I would suggest weaning the binky slowly - letting her only have it at night and then cutting that back as well.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Sorry I do not have these problems because you got to start at birth. It is not too late so here's some tips. If you give her a bottle at night only put water in it. She will lose interest.
If she never had a binky before she doesn't need one now. She could be teething, buy her some teething breadsticks.
Get into a nighttime routine. Book, hug, kiss, and off to bed. She is going to cry now that you are putting her in her own bed but do not cave in and she will get over it quick. IT Is very important for kids to learn to put themselves to sleep or it gives them sleep disorders later in life.
From, A smart butt

Answer 6

Well Mary, it looks like you've let your daughter "run the show". You need to be the mother and take charge. She wants a bottle? Tell her, no this is night time. Give her a sip of water, calm and reassure her and put her back in her bed. Don't let her manipulate you. Same thing with the binkie and the bed issue. Children NEED structure, consistancy and someone to direct and call the shots, it gives them a feeling of reassurance.

If you don't take charge now......you'll be in BIG trouble later! That I promise you.

Answer 7

I have a 19 month old who ALWAYS took a pacifier.
When she was 15 months she was still waking up. She is not getting enough calories at dinner and is waking up. Check out amazon.com for the Tracy Hogg book on toddlers (Baby Whisperer). She is AWESOME! I now have a sleeping though the night baby who no longer takes bottles and sleeps in her own crib.
Get the book....read up....relax....get sleep. Bless ya hon!

Answer 8

Hey this is some advice what i would do is when she goes to sleep put her in her bed and when she naps I would train her to get use to being in her bed and also i would train her and not give her what she wants all the time because she is going to get use of you doing that and she is going to take advantage and i know your thinking a baby why would she take advantage of me trust me they do. So it is going to be hard to get her out of that habit but I would just try and plus it is not a good thing to let your child sleep with there bottle I learned the hard way my baby used to do that but train her.

I have faith that you can do it!!

Answer 9

You need to quit giving her the bottle. Give her some milk before she goes to bed with a little healthy snack. Put her in her crib in her room. She should be to the point of where she can soothe herself back to sleep...actually by 6 months most babies do this. Put some binkies in her crib so she can grab one. The first few days just give her the binky and rub her back to lull her back to sleep. After a few days stand a few feet from the crib and let her know you are there. every few days move back a little closer to the door. After a couple of weeks she should be able to go back to sleep on her own.

Answer 10

you can try and go "cold turkey " but get ready to be awake all nite from cries. or do it gradually... give her less milk then usual and then mix water with her milk and after a while she will realize that the bottle isnt even that good (because its only water) and she wont care about it as much anymore. but dont give in stick with it in whatever u decide to do.my daughter stopped drinking bottles at 16 months .