Bedtime: Teddy Bears
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Bedtime Routine Getting Worse for 2-Year Old
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on March 15, 2010
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Moms, my LO is driving me crazy during bedtime (and naptime). He wants one more book, some water, some more water, some lotion, one more song, etc. etc. It goes on and...
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- Hi J.! This happened with our now 3 1/2 YO son. It used to take 20-30 minutes, then it turned into 1 hr+. I tamed this by giving him 'play-by-plays' for the evening...
- He has you figured out! You do not have to go cold turkey, though. Tell him- one story, one song, one drink, then lights out. Let him cry and get mad, but don't giv...
- My son was doing this last week. As soon as the books came out, he wanted milk, and would take sooo long to drink it. Then the same book, again, and again, and again...
How Do I Stop My Kids from Coming up and Sleeping with My Wife and I?
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on November 19, 2009
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Every night around 2am at least one (if not both - 5 and 3 year old) of my kids come up with their blankets and teddy bears looking for a spot in our bed. I've been t...
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- no one gets a good nights sleep with extra people in a bed. and as long as you are giving them attention during the day they don't need it at night. I'd put a stop to ...
- Hi M.. I am sorry to hear of your sleeping issues. We have dealt with endless issues with sleeping since our first was born. The biggest help for us was using a pictor...
- I agree with Megan. You have to be firm on putting them back. I went through this with my 3 year old. It took her a while to finally stay but the key is to keep it up....
4 Year Old Waking up at Night
Asked by C.E. from Dallas
on March 4, 2008
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When my son was a toddler he used to sleep 11-12 hours straight. We had a bit of a challenging time when he transitioned to the regular bed; however for the past twelv...
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- If you don't already have one, I suggest a night light, and maybe some soothing soft music. When you put him to bed sit by him and read a story, this doesn't take long...
- He's probably looking for some extra attention. Let him know that after bedtime is special time for mom and dad, and that he needs to be a big boy and get some rest so...
- C., I hope you get some good suggestions. It's been a few years since mine were that young. I just wanted to say that nothing is set, ever. I find myself trying to...
I Need Sleep Advice for My 2 Year Old.
Asked by L.M. from Portland
on January 8, 2011
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I need help! My son wakes up several times throughout the night. To get more sleep, my husband and I have been just bringing him to our room and letting him sleep with...
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- When he gets older, it gets better. Does he have a Lovey??? If not, let him have one. Or several. My kids have several. at 2 years old, kids commonly have slee...
- Like I responded to another sleep posting just now, whatever works for you is best. Maybe put the crib next to your bed. Maybe read in his room until he falls asleep...
- The key is to pick a method and then be consistent. If you really want him sleeping by himself all night long... You are going to have to put your foot down (like All...
28 Month Old Suddenly Won't Go to Bed
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on January 28, 2009
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We have been so lucky for 28 months. Our daughter has gone to bed like clockwork with no complaints. Except for a brief weening of the pacifier just before her 2nd bir...
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- terrible twos and now whos the boss !!
- We had a similar situation, our DS suddenly wouldn't sleep in his big-boy (twin) bed. But, he would sleep with the mattress on the floor. We also gave him a little f...
- *another idea: are you a SAHM or does your daughter go to a baby-sitter/daycare? Perhaps, if she does, is anything going on there that might have caused a change in yo...
How My 5 Yr Old Interacts Is Beautiful but When It Comes Tme to to Go to Sleep ?
Asked by C.R. from Topeka
on January 23, 2008
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I am afraid to ask but here it goes I have a 5 yr old son and he is very smart for someone his age and very loving but still very picky on what he drinks and eats espe...
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- One thought for bedtime is this....we co-slept for a long time and our youngest two are getting too fidgity during their sleep. I also wanted to help the 5 (almost 6)...
- A friend of mine had the same problem, and this may sound wierd, but in order to wean her son off, she went and bought a poneytail holder made out of hair, you know th...
- At 5 your son needs to develop a pattern of putting himself to sleep. Have him choose a toy or blanket to sleep with and explain to him it's time he goes to bed like ...
My Five Month Old Will Not Sleep
Asked by L.S. from Portland
on April 5, 2009
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Okay so my five month old son can not get into a bedtime routine..I have tried co sleeping, swaddling and feeding before bed everything. The only time we can get him t...
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- I'm curious just what sort of routine you expect a five month old baby to get into? None of my kids ever really got into any sort of regular routine until they were a...
- HI I'm sorry to hear about your daughter, I've been there too. I lost my only daughter out of 6 children and it effects how you see your other babies too. Have you tri...
- Hi L., I agree with the other posters about starting a routine as early as possible. Even if it doesn't seem like the little one is really recognizing it or cares, i...
Help! 7 Mo. Old Not Sleeping!
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on September 16, 2008
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Aagh! I need help/suggestions for my 7 mo. old boy who still wakes several times during the night. I've done everything: I'm feeding him more during the day and eve...
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- He could be missing the feel, sound of his mother's heartbeat. I'd try to invest in one of those teddy bears that makes a heart beat sound. It's worth the money to hav...
- My heart goes out to you I have five children and I know what you are talking about. Durin gthe day does he get naps? IF so try to give only one Mid day, and no long...
- You have received some really great advice! It must be confusing since some of it contradicts others advice. I guess you just need to try everything and see what work...
Help We Need Sleep!!!!
Asked by A.M. from New York
on May 1, 2008
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I have a 23 month old son who's never been a great sleeper but not too horrible either. however for the last 3 weeks he's been waking up EVERY hour. he doesn't cry or ...
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- Is he awake or is he sleep walking when he comes to get you?When he comes to wake you, try sleeping with him in his room. Perhaps your pregnancy is affecting your son...
- Hi A., Your son may see that you are changing and wants to make sure things are okay. If it were me I would try getting one of those teddy bears that you can record...
- If he is happy and his room is baby proofed, put a door nob safety lock on the inside of his bedroom door so he can't get out. We have one in my 2 year old daughters ...
Need Evening Indoor Activities for 2-Yr. Old Not Always Interested in Toys
Asked by L.C. from Seattle
on January 9, 2010
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A little background: I teach 9th grade English full time at a fairly demanding Eastside junior high. I am fortunate to get about a half-hour to an hour of "down time...
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- Hi L., I too am a first time mom of a very busy boy who just turned three. I swear you were writing about my Liam when I read your piece. I work part time, and th...
- My son is 2 as well & the best thing we've done lately is to join The Swap Shop http://www.sunnysideswapshop.org/wp/ He loves it!!! 4 rooms of toys but what I'm thin...
- L., I wouldn't worry about his attention span. My daughter will be 3 in March and if she sits through half an episode of Clifford or Word World or any of those KCT...
