my 7 month old who has been sleeping through the night in her crib for months now she started waking up crying at around 4am. i have been making sure she is full before she goes to sleep, when i pick her up she goes right back to sleep on me but she wont let me put her back in her crib. so for my own sanity i have just been bringing her into our bed and she sleeps soundly until morning (i am not looking for lectures on how i am spoiling her or starting a bad habit, and i am not going to let her cry it out). i am just looking to see if anyone else has had this happen at this age, what could be causing her to not sleep through the night anymore and when did your baby grow out of it and go back to sleeping through the night in their own bed. Thanks!
2007-11-03 19:07:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Both my toddlers did the same thing. Great sleepers then, boom - somewhere between 7 & 9 months old, they woke up... ALOT. I too cuddled up with my sweeties. They eventually outgrew it - within a couple months. They both now sleep 12 hours straight. I believe it has something to do with their development at that age. It is totally normal. Now, go back to sleep and enjoy cuddle your bundle of love. They only need us like this for such a short time. Enjoy!!
2007-11-03 19:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by ScoobyDoo2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seperation Anxiety.
Try putting her to sleep an hour or so later than usual, she may stay more sound asleep until 5 or 6, maybe a more managable time for you. She may be going through a growth spurt, and waking up a little hungry.
ALL my kids went through this at some point, between 6 months and year. ALL my kids have slept in out bed during the rough times, and by 18 months, they were all back in their own beds, sleeping through the night.
2007-11-03 19:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to take her to the doctor to rule out an ear infection that may be starting to brew. Also, teething may be a factor.
I can't lecture you on letting your child sleep with you because all 3 of mine slept with my husband and I until they turned 2, then went to a regular bed. I was a nursing mom and it meant we all got more sleep. Plus my ex-husband was from a 3rd world country and saw absolutely nothing wrong with it. Everyone did it where he was from. I'm pretty easy going by nature, and it suited me just fine. Like I said, I got A LOT more sleep that way. None of my children were "spoiled" and they didn't sleep with us after they went to their own "special" beds, with comforter sets they had picked out, unless there was a thunderstorm or someone had a nightmare, just like with any family. They don't even remember sleeping with us. But sometimes, now that I am single and they are teens, they will ask if they can sleep with me. Kinda cute, and I know it won't last long, so I relish it while it lasts.
My daughter suffered from night terrors, which are worse than nightmares, for several years. It was awful. But I think your baby may be too young to be experiencing those.
Take her to her pediatrician to rule out ear infection and ask for advice if it's teething. Also, I found the book "What to Expect the First Year" indispensible, which followed up the "What to Expect While You're Expecting" book. You can find out more about it here: http://www.amazon.com/What-Expect-First-Arlene-Eisenberg/dp/0894805770
Good luck! I hope you get some sleep soon! *smile*
2007-11-03 19:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by outofahat2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine did the same thing. I wouldnt let her cry it out either. I assume it was teething. My daughter started sleeping by herself again when we changed her crib into a toddler bed when she was just over a year old. I think she just hated feeling confined in her crib. The only time she sleeps with us now is if she has a nightmare or something.
2007-11-03 19:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I raised two boys (both now men) and have two grandbabies and they ALL did the same thing -- changed their sleeping habits and I'd be the LAST PERSON to criticize you for putting them in bed with you -- I DID THE SAME THING -- and my kids turned out fine and they did get back to their regular sleeping patterns. Don't worry mom, it's okay. We don't know if they have bad dreams and we don't know when exactly teething starts (as there are a LOT of them coming in) -- or if they are gassy. I don't believe you can "spoil" a baby -- just don't believe in it. They need us -- that's what we're here for......but it will be okay -- I promise.
2007-11-03 19:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething. My son did the same thing and I use Hyland's Teething Tablets, Infant Tylenol, and Baby Orajel and he slept through the night again.
2007-11-03 19:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My niece did that too and she I think it was because something might have scared her and maybe she has a bad dream. She eventually went back to sleeping normally. It's good that you take her to sleep with you, it helps her feel comforted and protected by mommy.
2007-11-03 19:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by FishyFace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teeth or a growth spurt. Just love her. You won't spoil her! She needs you to answer her distress.
2007-11-03 19:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by treehugger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with all the joy of giving birht they is a price to pay to remind u its not smooth sailing
2007-11-03 19:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by steam3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋