He has been very good at going down to sleep since he was about 9 weeks old and sleeps through the night. Lately he is getting really upset as soon as I leave the room. I've tried sitting in the room next to his cot but he just rolls around and tries to climb up the spars. I've tried gradually moving back and back until he cannot see me then when I sneak out he realises and then starts to cry. I've tried going up every 5 mins to put him back on his back and give him his dummy (which falls out the cot with his crying) and he still cries. When he eventually falls asleep he usually sleeps through the night. This unsettling started when he had a cold but he is over this now. What can I do? Please help!
2007-12-13 08:10:42 · 6 answers · asked by Lesley 36 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
if you are sure he's not hungry, dirty diaper, etc, just let him cry, it's just a phase. Let him cry for 15 min then check on him. If you walk in as soon as he cries he'll quickly know screaming makes mommy come. You are the parent. Don't sneak out, explain to him that is time for bed and that you are just next room. Also leave a dim light on so he doesn't get scared by being by himself in a dark room. Good luck
2007-12-13 08:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like separation anxiety to me. I expect you were more than attentive while he had his cold, so now he is used to that and rather likes it. You'll have to consistently reassure him, lengthening the time between going in to pat him and shushh him, then straight out again.
If he's still having 3 naps in the day, try eliminating the one after breakfast and go with an earlier lunch and down for a nap at 12. Aim for a 7.30am to 7.30pm day for him so that its neither too early nor too late for you.
Let him be restless for an hour max before getting him out of bed again if necessary to let him work off the last of his energy.
Good luck!
2007-12-13 08:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by leaving for 5 min....then checking on him and let him know your there, the leave for 10 and then check him, then 15 and stay at 15 min intervals till he falls asleep. Then up it 5 min. every day, and he will eventually start falling asleep faster. It helps reassure you by going and checking on him and it reassures him by knowing you'll always come back no matter how long you've been gone. Good luck.
2007-12-13 08:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 20:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by hausladen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably a bit of separation anxiety. don't pick him up or let him get out of bed. leave the room and wait a few minutes. go back in and tell him it's bedtime and he needs to go to sleep. pat his back or hug him if you can do that without picking him up. then go back out for a few minutes again. keep doing that til he finally falls asleep. it may be hard, but if you're consistent, it will work.
2007-12-13 08:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let him cry, you are teaching him to control you.
2007-12-13 08:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋