17 Month old night waking. Sometimes he wants me to just stand there and other times he wants to go out of his room. I am not sure if it is separation, being spoiled or his molars.
I second the suggestion to get the book: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. I live by that thing
Good luck!
M.
I just commented on the fact that my son, 20 months, wakes up with what I believe to be night terrors and makes me stand in front of the sink/stove and how everyone jokes that he is gonna be the kinda man who has a homemaker for a wife. I have no clue as to why he has picked that spot, with me holding, him as his comfort zone. Once he is calm I just bring him back to sleep with me, so at least my whole night isn't ruined. It could very well be teething it makes them do strange things, and of course a little spoiling from momma probably makes a baby feel good, who wouldn't? Try giving some Motrin a half hour before bed and see if that helps.
Buy this book, Healthy Sleep Habbits, Happy Child. It is my bible. You will discover night wakings are a result of being over tired. Once you have his nap(s) on track and the appropriate bedtime they disappear. My daughter had the same problems. It's a wonderful book. You can pick it up at Target or any book store.
Don't pick him up. It is fine to check on him but don't pick him up, simply say "night night time" and walk out if he is fine. If it is teething, try some tylenol, rub his back and go back to bed. Whatever it is, don't set yourself up for a bad habit to have to break by picking him up. If it is teething it will pass. Try teething tablets too, natural and work fast. If he is just fussing, don't even go in his room for 10 minutes and see if he can just get himself back to sleep. Growth spurts and teething are the big ones at this age to cause sleep disruption.
