20 Month Old Waking up at Night

One and two-year olds go through stuff like this. Very normal. Comforting her, even if you need to bring her in your room, sounds like the key. Don't know when you put her to bed or if she naps much, but you can look at all that too. Some kids don't sleep through the night until they're much older. She isn't doing this on purpose. Maybe some separation anxiety (common at this age) or working on developmental tasks has got her brain going even during sleep. It will pass and I'd try hard not to make a big deal out of it. More parents than you can imagine are wakened during the night. Just part of parenting, which is often inconvenient and always 24x7. She can't understand or accomodate your needs at this age at all. Rest during the day if you can.

Our son went through that phase. Your daughter is more than likely going through a growth spurt and unfortuntley there's not much you can do. She just needs to know you'll be back. And as hard as it is, you will have to let her cry. Don't worry, the phase will past.

stop fluids 2 hours before bed.dont bring her into your bed. put her back in her crib she needs to lear to self comfort at this age or your going to be doing this for years

Try putting a c.d. player in her room and playing a soothing nature c.d. ... my daughter loves the sound of waves rolling onto a beach and it helps make her fall asleep. Good luck.

I would say to stop staying in the room with her. You may be adding to her time up by staying with her. She needs to learn to go back to sleep on her own. I'm not sure how you feel about CIO but try it. I'm not saying let her cry forever, but try letting her cry for 5-10 minutes before going in. Then just go in, lay her down and tell her she needs to go back to sleep and leave. It may take a few nights, but she will get the idea. Good luck!