My son is just a little over 6 months old and I am having the worst trouble trying to get him to sleep through the night. Putting him to bed isn't a problem at all, its keeping him asleep Im having trouble with. He used to wake up every 2 hours, NOW he wakes up every 20 - 45 min! All through the night! Ive tried Tylenol, ive tried warm baths, Ive even tried 3-4oz of Camomile Tea mixed with his bed time bottle. Naps arent as bed durring the day, he sleeps anywhere from 45 min- 2 hours at each nap which are2 times a day, maybe 3! Teething is an option but would it really make him get up every 20 - 45 min? Ive tried letting him cry for 5-20min incrimants at a time as well. Im lost! Please help!
2007-11-13 04:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
he might fussy in the start but if he's not sleeping through the night try to take away one of his naps instead of giving him three only allow two i know he's still young and sleep is important but he needs a full nights sleep too.... teething probably is whats doing it and yes it can make him wake up that often depending on what teeth might be coming through, try giving him oragel and some motron before putting him down for bed at night you could also try on of the blankets that have a teething corner and putting him to bed with that, that way he has something to comfort him while he's sleeping if he needs it. i would also talk to his doctor and see what they say. eventually he'll get the idea that he needs to sleep through the night even though im sure its frusterating to you.
2007-11-13 04:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
MrsD is on the right track.....keep him occupied all day long, take him outside just before he has his last meal, and make sure he is good and full. The fresh air and activity can really tire him out. Keep him a little extra warm, and in his bed too. My son was trouble that way too.....about that age, it seemed he didn't want to miss anything. His continued up to almost a year, but he' sleep 3-4 hours at a time. I got to where I would put him in the car seat and take him for a ride, which always knocked him out, then of course extremely carefully get back home and gently move him to his bed. He would sleep several hours then and sometimes thru the night. There were times in the middle of the night, I had to to that.....not many at all though, only 2-3 times. Good Luck it is all learning about the new life in your home. Each one is different. If all else fails, let your Doctor know, and have him checked throughly, could be something bothering him medically speaking.
2007-11-13 04:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you may not like this but I don't put my 5 month old baby down for a nap but 1 time a day. I think if they get too much sleep during the day then they have no need to sleep at night. My BFF does the same thing with her baby. And both of our kids sleep through the night. Try not to let baby nap as much in the day time.
2007-11-13 04:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by Durty's Wifey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reduce the number of naps.
Feed him before bed, a heavy cereal, full tummys mean less waking
Then I would also suggest a lavendar bath.
maybe the room is too warm or too cold.
Not dark enough
too much noise.
Unfortunately when they are teething no one gets peace and quiet... dont worry it only lasts a few months - 2 yrs
2007-11-13 04:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by J W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-13 04:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋