My daughter is 2 years and 1 month and up until 2 weeks ago would go to bed every night at 7pm and sleep right through. no trouble. But for the last two weeks she wont go to bed and end up falling asleep around midnight (sometimes 1am) through sheer exhaustion. she wakes up every 3 hours and wants someone to sit next to her bed while she falls asleep again. i have tried literally everything inc controlled crying, letting her cry it out etc and nothing is working. I have a 12 week baby to look after to so its difficult when im tired. my partner helps out best he can but he too need sleep. i talked to my health visitor and she said just keep putting her bk to bed which im doing. I'm seeing her this thursday and was wondering if anyone thinks she would let me give her phenergan once so she can have a good nights sleep? Has anyone else used phenergan on their child?
2007-11-20 05:25:33 · 8 answers · asked by Natz 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I'm not asking to 'drug' my child for my own benefit. im doing it because she is shattered! I dont want to but people have suggested it and i wanted to know peoples opinions as I have literally tried everything else, including bedtime routine and have no options left.
2007-11-20 07:01:37 · update #1
My 2 year old has always been a terrible sleeper and if Benadryl had any effect on him, I think that I would have been tempted to use it! However, using things like that really is a slippery slope...you use it once, it works so it will be very easy to use it again so my vote would be a reluctant "no." I know it's tough but you've got to re-examine why she's waking. Does she go to sleep on her own or do you still lay with or rock her? Has she been sick lately? Is she having a tough adjustment with the baby in the house? Keep putting her in bed at 7, and just keep puting her back and back and back. Be firm and it's non-negotiable. Even if you just get to the point where she's in there laying awake, it's a win for you. It sounds more like a clingy phase she's going through b/c of the baby so give her lots of love and attention during the day as possible. I know it's tough, but it will pass. Good luck!
2007-11-20 08:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ive worked in the pharmamcy since 2000 and have not heard of using phenergan for sleep. Phenergan is an anti nausea medicine. Yes in some cases it can make you tired but not in all. If you are considering using a sleep aid on your daughter then ask your doctor what is safe for a child that treats insomnia.
2007-11-20 07:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 10:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad idea.
She will readjust and get back to her normal schedule.
I have a 21 month old and a six week old. My oldest son went through the same adjustment a few weeks after we brought our new baby home. It was hard on my because I was already sleep deprived! lol But it was only a phase and I just tried to make sure I still spent some one-on-one time with him each day, and kept his bedtime routine consistent and things settled back down.
Good luck :)
2007-11-20 07:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what that is so I couldn't say to use it or not. It could be because of the new baby or it could be a growth spurt she is going through. I know my son would get out of sync every now and then. Check and see if her eating habits have changed too. What works for us is baby motrin, he gets all achy from growning, so it makes it easier for him to relax and sleep.
As far as the sleep thing, you have to remain consistant with putting her back in her bed. One thing you can do that is helpful for both of you is to make a solid routine. However you have your nightly routine, keep it the same. After noon, supper time, bath time, quiet time, bed time. My son who is almost 5 and my daughter who is 1 and half both know its dinner, bath, book, bed time. Baby girl goes down at 7 and big boy goes at 8. I set it so that if I am busy with the baby, that he knows he is going to get me all to himself for a whole hour before he has to go to bed, and he can usually wheedle another story if he behaves. Give your big girl something to look forward too every night, keep it simple, and stay consistant. Always reassuring, and always with love. Your partner can also be a designated 'bath man', my husband ALWAYS did bath time with both of the kids, and then I, the lucky one, got to clean the kitchen up or something and then that fees you up to handle the baby!
Its hard with little ones, but if you set up a routine, I swear by it.
Good luck
2007-11-20 06:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by frameliner 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's probably NOT the best idea to "drug" your child to get her to go to sleep... I would start a bedtime routine.. Around 7pm. give your daughter a nice warm bath... Maybe some warm milk and read her a nice bedtime story... It's time for you/her to spend together or your spouse.. Hopefully, she'll then go to bed and stay there..... Good luck
2007-11-20 06:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Bad idea.
Ask doctor if she is sick.
Maybe she wants more of your love or attention since she is seeing other baby in your lap. My child didn't allowed me to hold others childeren when he was 2 years.
Make her more involved with other child, put both children on same bed until big sister falls asleep maybe... or something like that.
2007-11-20 06:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by SH 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Let me get this straight - you're asking if it's OK to drug your child so "she" (you) can have a good night's sleep?
Wow.
To say the least, that's a bad idea.
2007-11-20 06:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by SoBox 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋