Child Sleep Issues
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Toddler Issues
Asked by L.M. from Milwaukee
on December 31, 2007
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Hello to All:
I have a 17 month old toddler who seems to be reverting to old habits of being an infant.
We have been weaning him from his nuk/pacifier since he...
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- It soundsd like you are handling it pretty well! Some kids start their "terrible twos" early, which just means that they are experiencing new feelings and emotions wh...
- Hey L., Boy do I sympathize with you. I didn't have the pacifier problem because all my baby wanted to do is nurse constantly. At 14 months he was still gettin...
- I agree with Marcia B, he is still a baby, my 16 month goes threw the same thing, I don't have a pacifier issue w/ him but did with my 6 year old, and I just decided t...
Sleep Issues
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on November 17, 2009
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My almost 3 year old has the worst temper I have seen in a child. She gets very upset when you tell her to do anything. SHe was throwing the worst temper tantrums at o...
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- Sensory processing issues could be the culprit. So check with your doc about that. If not that, then I would START with moving bedtime EARLIER. Sounds like she is w...
- I've gone through and still going through the same issues with my 4 year old. What works for me is that I have him on a routine 7:30 bathtime, read a book by 8pm, say...
- You may want to read The No Cry Sleep Solution. This book has lots of suggestions for various ages. TV, you are right, is not helping her sleep. It's too stimulatin...
Sleep Issues
Asked by K.S. from Norfolk
on September 26, 2008
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We have many sleep issues, but 1 that we would currently like to deal with is: when we put our son to bed we cover him up and say goodnight. Within a few minutes he is...
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- I would let him scream until he passes out. After a few nights, he'll get that you are NOT coming in again...
- Have you tried a kid's size sleeping bag? A friend of mine did this with her son with the same issues and it worked wonders. Good luck.
- I would suggest covering him the the favorite and then using one of the stiffer, baby/toddler bed comforters over the top of this. He can roll around all he likes unde...
Toddler Sleep Issues
Asked by J.T. from Washington DC
on August 11, 2009
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My 2 1/2 yr old toddler does not sleep! I have a 9 yr old too, and when he was this age, he slept just fine. I've tried everything, warm baths, warm milk, cutting of...
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- I'm not sure if this could be your issue or not, but my son has hardly ever slept until 9am. Since me and my husband both work we have to get up and get him to the sit...
- Have you tried chamomile tea or "Sleepytime" by Celestial Seasonings before bed?
- Hi This is hard , his routine sounds good and you are right to not let him nap around 5/6pm , have you tried getting him up earlier in the morning? I know that if ...
Sleep Issues
Asked by A.B. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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Ok...I know that it is my fault but here it goes...my daughter will not sleep in her own bed much less her own room. How do I change that? My husband works 10 hour n...
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- A......I encourage you to read, The Baby Whisperer by Tracey Hogg. She will explain how to work with your daughter when it's time for sleeping. Please be consistant....
- We did the family bed with both my boys, my oldest moved out sooner than my youngest. With my oldest we had to put his bed next to ours, and gradually move it toward...
- My son started out in bed with us because every time he woke up in tears it woke up my husband. He works full time and I'm a SAHM, so I felt bad for my husband and pu...
Sleep Issues
Asked by L.L. from Johnson City
on January 14, 2009
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I am the mother of 2 girls. My oldest is 17 months and my youngest is 5 months. yes very close in age and both having the same issues. my husband and I can not get ...
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- I have a 1 yr old boy and to keep him asleep, we leave the radio going all night.
- find a calming lullaby CD and put it on continuous play all night. When the babies start to wake they will hear the music and go back to sleep. It also helps them go t...
- Hi L., I'm a new mom to a 7 month old and as someone already mentioned (I think) we've found The Baby Sleep Solution book to be helpful. We don't use music, white no...
Toddler and Infant Sharing a Bedroom
Asked by L.B. from Columbus
on September 10, 2009
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We have a two-year-old daughter who will be going on three when her sibling is born in March. Although we have a three-bedroom house, we'd like the two kids to share t...
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- I know you mentioned the different sleep schedules in your posting, but I still wanted to share my experience. My son was 2 when my daughter was born. We also wanted...
- L., I have a 6, 4 and a 2 year old. Up to a year ago, they all shared the same bedroom. I really think sharing a room makes kids sleep better. They have the feeling ...
- Hi L.! Congrats on the new addition to your family. I have 2 daughters who are 17 mos apart. From the time we learned our second was going to be a girl, the plan wa...
Sleep Issues...
Asked by J.B. from Orlando
on July 11, 2007
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My son just turned 1 in June. He has been sleeping pretty good only waking up once during the night (usually around 2/3am). However for the last week he has been extre...
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- i agree, probably teething. give the little one the teething tablets when needed, and use the ambesol. Also, make sure its not too cold in his room that aggravates teeth.
- For Sleep Issues of all kinds I recommend "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" and a happy child means a happy mommy. And remember This Too Shall Pass:) Enjoy the mom...
- No offense to the other posters, but I think a lot of people blame teething for everything from runny noses to sleeping problems and everything in between. Yes, he may...
Sleep Issues
Asked by S.C. from Lawton
on August 1, 2009
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Oh please- I am in need of some desperate help. My daughter is a year and a half, and a complete joy. A complete joy- until naptime and bedtime. She cries, and fusses ...
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- Try getting her a night light. She may be going through a phase were she is afraid of the dark. I am not sure at what age my oldest was, but he went through a spell ...
- I highly recommend Marc Weissbluth's "Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child." We followed his advice with both our children, and used his "rapid extinction" method star...
- maybe its time to give up naptime!! that will help her sleep through the night and she will be more tired and ready for bed at bedtime tell her 30 mins in advance its...
Sleep Issues
Asked by A.D. from South Bend
on December 1, 2010
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Hi Moms.
Last week my almost 3 yr. old son started having what seems to be some kind of separation anxiety issues. He is normally a great sleeper. He would go down ...
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- counseling wouldn't be a bad idea especially for a 3 year old just just saw mom and dad split, how recent is the divorce, less than a year?? he probably needs help cop...
- ooohhh though one....The cd player has realy worked well for us...we dont play it loud...but softly. whill my 2 year old will from time to time have a hard time sleepi...
- Hi A. :-) It sounds as if your little one is fearful of his changing world. Just when he was getting a grasp about his world and how he fit into it.. he "wakes up"...
