My 2 year old has a sleeping problem in which he wakes up 3-5 times a night screaming.. I don't know what is causing this and I have stopped giving him caffiene and sugar all together but his doctor keeps telling me that it is normal.. he is terrified and i don't know what on earth could be scaring him to the point of shaking.. I am a single mom and I have never beat or abused him, left him anywhere or anything I could think of that could upset him like this.. I have even put him in bed with me and it doesen't stop his screaming.. I don't know what to do or how to make anyone listen that there is a problem.. when he stays at other peoples houses they swear he doesn't do that but I have stayed there with him and seen that he does. any opinions?
2007-12-28 17:09:35 · 12 answers · asked by redlizzybeth 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The night terrors are normal but you and your sone may be experiencing an extreme version. With you being a single mother... there may be some emotional insecurity going on here and this could be from a number of things and I won't try to guess at it. So what you need to do is:
Do not allow him into your bed.... thiswill be a big mistake.
Give him plenty of daytime praise.
Give him a special orning every morning (brealfast, a walk, a game, etc.)
He needs to go to bed with happy thoughts and dreams of what surprises and adventures he comingi n the AM.
It is a lot of work but this will break the bad pattern and start a new one.
2007-12-28 17:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by mpasnick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone else is right, they are night terrors, all three of my kids had them and they eventually grew out of them by about the age of four or five. It is tough to say how long they will last.
When my kids first started having them I had no idea what was going on, then you sort of realize they are in a trance like state. I wouldn't wake them, but my son I found it has helped to ask him if he has to go to the bathroom and he will just walk into the bathroom and go, and then he goes back to sleep and is fine.
I don't really think caffeine or sugar would cause this, but a two year old should definately not be drinking any caffeine at all.
2007-12-28 19:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Night terrors! My son started getting them at 2, he still has them at 8. If his doctor keeps saying it is normal, find a different doctor.
My little boys doctor said not to wake him during them, just to sit by him and be there for him when he wakes up. It did seem to reduce the number of them he has a night, but thats about it!
2007-12-28 17:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by LiL One 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are proper, the one that created your buddy can fix the sound in a blink od an eye fixed. not anything unusual the maker of the whole thing can do something any time. all you could have is to show to him from inside your center and ask him for anything you wish . He is the nearest relative and he's the one person who could make matters occur , so flip to him with an sincere center and don't make sons and companions for him . He is above want He is the Lord who created Jesus and his mom and every one earlier than and after
2016-09-05 12:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by kraack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like "night terrors"...definately not something you 'caused' at all. Best bet is to take him to the dr and try to get him infor a sleep study to get a good look at what's going on but the symptoms sound about right from what you describe.
There's some information at this link...
http://www.babycenter.com/0_night-terrors_142.bc
Best of luck to you!!
2007-12-28 17:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by ~*~Always&Forever~*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like night terrors. There is not too much you can do. your doc is right it is normal Kids grow out of it. What worries me is that your 2 year old was having caffeine to begin with, that you had to cut it out. Kids don't need caffeine
2007-12-28 20:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not normal for a kid to wake up screaming every night. If all your doctor can do is tell you it's normal you need to find another doctor.
2007-12-28 17:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by shadowdog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like bad dreams. My son has that problem, I know it may be hard but sometimes letting them sleep with you keeps them calm. My boy did grow out of it, but I let him sleep with me for about a year.
2007-12-28 17:17:08 · answer #8 · answered by hooters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were giving him caffeine before?
Does he talk yet? Have you asked him during the day if he remembers anything?
I would try contacting a therapist that deals with children.
2007-12-28 17:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me like nightmares or night terrors. the difference between the two is that they remember nightmares, and can tell you about them, but night terrors are easily forgotten. Ask his pediatrician how to tell the difference between nightmares and night terrors, and then ask if he/she can refer your son to a sleep specialist. If the doctor won't, I would consider taking your son to a different doctor, one that will address your concerns. Good luck, I know it can be hard to go through....
2007-12-28 17:14:38 · answer #10 · answered by Franky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋