From Day one he has never been a good sleeper but after 2 years and trying everything he still gets up at least once or twice. For his health and mine I have to get him to sleep. He does go to sleep by himself at night and we have a good bedtime routine. But he will still wake up at least twice during the night and will try to come and get in with us. I do take him back to his bed and tuck him back in. I just don't know what is making him wake or how to get it to stop.
well it seems like you have very good advice here and all I can say is have you tried giving him a snack before bed and all maybe that will help him sleep...
My name is A. i am 24 and have a 13 month old and we are exspecting are baby girl march 1st by ce-section. I am very happilie marreid to my best friend and all.
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My God, you have to teach him to entertain himself in bed until he falls asleep. you have to set the rules, explain to him that when drak falls, it's bedtime and that you'll make sure you wake him up when day starts.
Tell him he needs his sleep and mami needs to sleep too.
This the first step. Then you have to become firm. I went through the exact same thing as you are with my now 31 months daughters. Until the age of two, i had to go from one bedroom to another to pat their back, sing all the stuff sometimes for up to 2 hrs. which meant, i had no energy during the day. I was exhausted. So, I decided this was going to end. I put them in the same room, told them it's bedtime, talked to them but before leaving i said do not open door. It's bedtime. So they play a bit in their room, talk sing and fall asleep. Which is fine by me. I don't need them to fall asleep instantly, as long as they're staying in their bedroom
good luck
vlora
How long is his afternoon nap?? Maybe you could try shortening his nap and even possibly making it earlier in the day. If he is tired enough he might sleep through night. Does he ever have any request when he wakes up....i.e. "I'm thirsty" or "I have to go to the bathroom" If not then it may be he is just getting too much sleep during the day.
Wear him out during the day!!!!! If he is taking a nap in the afternoon stop the nap and keep him awake!!Take him outside for a little bit if possible but keep him active!! Keep him on your schedule and then when you tuck him he should be ready to pass out!!
I suggest trying a couple days of letting him cry it out. If you're sure he's not teething and there's nothing bothering him that's keeping him up, let him cry it out. He'll learn that there's a pattern to it and he needs to stay in his own bed. You could also try giving him a sippy cup of water and leave it in the bed that way if he's waking up thirsty he has that with him.
I'm sorry I don't have an answer for this! My daughter is 19 months and does the same thing!!! I also have a 8 month old who does sleep through! I hope you get a solution and pass it on!!!
i had the same problem with my daughter when she was 2. she is now 6. you have to break down and let him cry it out. for me it was the worst thing i ever had to do but in 2 days she never got up in the middle of the night agian. before he goes to bed try to explain to him that you are not going to be getting up with him and that he needs to go back to sleep. when he does wake up and starts to cry, let him go for a good while. it took my daughter about an hour, then i went in and layed her back down but i didn't say ANYTHING. then she would cry again for a while and the it was over. she slept the rest of the night. if he is getting out of bed and coming in your room then just walk him back to bed without a word. after a few times i am sure he will tired of it. if he knows that he wont be getting your attention it will become boring for him. just make sure that you are consistant! that is the most important thing. if you as a mother aren't ready to follow threw and listen to him cry you may just want to wait until you feel more comfortable.
Do you ever watch the Supernanny do it? She talks calmly about it with the child the afternoon before, sets up a bedtime routine, does it, and has mom put him to bed. Every time he gets up, she says "it's time for bed" and puts him back to bed. She has to do it many, many times, but by golly, it works in a couple of nights. He has to find ouy for himself that you mean what you say and you will follow through. I went through this with both of my boys. It would work for a few months, then the same old habit would crop up again and I would have to train them all over again. But, I have had them going to bed without a problem (not a peep all night with rare exception)since they were three. We impressed my mom and our babysitters. Good luck - it's hard, but you can do it.
