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Sleeping Thru the Night
Asked by A.T. from Norfolk
on February 20, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have a 9 month old daughter who will only sleep thru the night maybe 2 or 3 nights of the week. I have triied things from giving her a bath to feeding ...
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- Hi A., I'm a mom of 4. My first son cried like that & I caved every time. On the second child more out of need, I became firmer with the nighttime routine & listene...
- I was right there with you. My Mom said the same thing as your doctor. I couldn't believer her, so I bought a $12 book on children's sleep problems. The book said t...
- Hi, I have to agree with the last response. I do daycare and have known moms that have let their children cry it out, and others who just couldn't. I am a mom of 3 and...
Please Help, Son Not Sleeping Through Night
Asked by J.O. from Washington DC
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, My son is now 9 months old and still not sleeping through the night. He gets up twice for a bottle and sometimes just because! I tried letting him cry once and he ...
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- Hi Jessica, When my son was 3 months old and would wake up every 2 hours, my mom's wisdom helped. She advised me to start putting a little rice cereal in his milk bec...
- We weaned off nightime feeds by decreasing the amount in the bottle by one ounce every feed until it was just water, then I would just hand him the bottle of the water...
- I have the same sleep-deprived issue with my 9-month old son. I work and adore time with my little guy, but also need for him to sleep. Please share any recommendati...
Ideas to Help Me Sleep Better
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on August 20, 2010
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My oldest sleeps 11 hours and my baby about 10. I, however, have become such a light sleeper. Anytime my husband rolls over I wake, I have dreams that wake me and I ca...
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- I take Eleviv - I sleep like a baby and wake up feeling rested. It's for people who are tired...stressed...or depressed (who isn't?!) It balances your hormones and m...
- I have always had trouble getting back to sleep when I wake in the middle of the night. A friend suggested taking one Tylenol if I wake and can't get back to sleep (n...
- I wake up early also. I stay up and get stuff done,(like this), I take a nap when they do about 2:30. Then we are all happy people when Daddy comes home. Train yoursel...
Help for Tossing and Turning
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on April 9, 2010
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Is it possible to correct my tossing and turning and kicking at night? I have always known that I do it, but, after 9 years it is really affecting how my husband is s...
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- I am a sleep acrobat too! :) The only thing that helps me is a memory foam neck support pillow that I bought at a chiropractic office. Even though you may not feel ...
- Hi, I like all the answers you have received. They sound reasonable to try. I had a similar situation except that I was the one that couldn't sleep. I would wake up ...
- Have you considered ruling out Restless Leg Syndrome? It may be as simple as just being a restless sleeper but you are obviously not sleeping as soundly as you should...
Seeking Advice for 20 Month Old Who Will Not Sleep past 5:15 Am
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice about a 20 month old boy who wakes up every morning between 5 and 6 am? If I am lucky it is 6:15 but that is rare! He sleeps well at nap ti...
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- You can try putting him to bed later in the evening if that's conducive to your family's schedule. (Earlier won't help.) Or, you might just have a kid that has a prett...
- A., if I'm reading this right, your 20-month-old is sleeping for 10 consecutive hours at night AND taking a nap? Dude, if I were you I think I'd be dancing around the ...
- A. -- I am the mother of 6 (my oldest is 19 and my youngest is turning 4). I have had your problem with more than one of my children. I found that they just have to gr...
Sleep Problems in a Preschooler
Asked by H.M. from Richmond
on January 29, 2007
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My daughter is 3 1/2 and NEVER sleeps through the night. She was a great sleeper from 6 months until about 18 months, but starting at that point she began fighting us...
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- I have the same problem with my five year old son and a friend of mine has recently educated me on the effects of ADHD and the disruption of sleep. It seems that it ca...
- Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child is a wonderful book and addresses sleep issues in children of all ages. I have used it, my friend has as well and we highly recommen...
- You didn't mention your daughter taking naps during the day. If she does, limit naps to one in the afternoon, no longer than an hour. Be consistent with her bedtime ...
Toddler Running off from Parents
Asked by C.H. from Cheyenne
on May 14, 2008
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We have a spitfire of a 23 month old girl. Lately, she has been taking off from us while at the park, or leaving the gym, or today, from the library up a flight a sta...
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- When we are out at restaurants, grocery stores, library, etc. the car seat becomes time out. I wait at the back of the car, I don't get in. It has worked for me. I typ...
- I used to have one of these runners too. Our rule is that if you don't stay with momma you don't go. After about two weeks of not getting to go anywhere with me she no...
- Timeout in public is acceptable! I had given my daughter a timeout for her misbehaving at a busy hospital waiting room once. Sometime later a hospital worker, who is...
Seeking Single Mom's Group in Laurel Area.
Asked by L.M. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2008
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My 3.5 year old daughter will not sleep in her room at all, she never has, she has always slept in my bed because her dad felt she was too little to sleep by herself a...
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- As you know there are several schools of thought abou thaving kids sleep inyour bed, and books on the market abou tthe benefits of the family bed, and books saying tha...
- My daughter sleeps with me too. She is 16 months old, and I dont' mind it. However, we have another baby on the way and I'm sure there will be some adjusting in the ...
- Hello! The only way is to wean. It will be difficult because she is used to sleeping with you and will not happen overnight. You may have to stay in there with her ...
Looking for New Ideas to Get My Toddler to Sleep on Her Bed.
Asked by Y.T. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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I am a working mom of a 27 month old girl. I have been having trouble putting my baby to sleep in her own bed. When she an infant she did fine sleeping in her crib, ...
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- Hi Y., Maybe try putting her bed in your room for a while. That way she can see you. Then move it once she's used to it. Good Luck, Patty
- Wow! Reading this was like I thought I wrote it and forgot. I am having the same problem with my 4yr old daughter. She slept in her crib with NO problem. She then ...
- Mine was a little bit older - so I don't know how it compares. My daughter did NOT want to come out of her crib, and she was over 3 when we coaxed her out of it. Afte...
At What Age Do You Move a Child from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed?
Asked by J.B. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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At what age do you move a child from a toddler bed to a twin bed?
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- My son went to a full size bed at almost 3 when we moved to our new house. He could have gone earlier, but I didn't have the space.
- There really is no need for a toddler bed at all. A twin mattress on the floor works just as well and can save money. So basically you can move a toddler into a twin...
- I bought a toddler bed second hand & realized it would be way too small. He will be 3 soon & will put his twin mattress on the foor next to the wall. Possibly w/...
