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Toddler Sleep Problems
You didn't mention whether you have a bedtime routine, both at naptime and ... have him pick out a bedtime story or two (make sure they're BEDtime stories, ...
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- J., My boys use to do that to me all the time.. It is just a faze He will grow out of it... Have you noticed any nightmares? that could be the reason he is not sl...
- J.-relax-he'll sleep when he's yired. Children go thru a lot of sleep changes...try to keep a short nap or rest time but, lay him down an hour later at night. Maybe he...
- my oldest did not sleep for 3 years. his best sleep time was 4-9am. He is still a night owl. but things are better now. hang in there.
Bedtime and Sleeping Through the Night
You also might try to bathe them just before bedtime so that they get relaxed and then read them a bedtime story. Use the same routine every night and ...
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- If they are napping still, which they should be, DON'T eliminate it! Overtired children have a harder time falling asleep and wake more frequently that kids who are ge...
- If they are still taking naps during the day I would either cut off the naptime completely or take it down to no more than 1/2 hour - preferably before 3:00 p.m. so th...
- Just a thought... my daughter was always climbing into bed with us so I got a toddler (or crib) mattress and kept it under my side of the bed. Whenever she would com...
Toddler and Infant Sharing a Room
Bedtime routines were similar with brushing teeth, reading a bedtime story, then kisses, prayers and lights out. We never had a problem. ...
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- Get a sound machine and turn it up really loud. $20 bucks at babies r us. I have 2 boys that are 16 months apart. We went through the same thing. We would all read...
- I'm in the same boat. My husband and I are going to put the crib in our room. It'll make it easier for everyone. That way my son will not have to worry about adjusting...
- My son was three when his sister was born. With the exception of the first two weeks with our daughter in the bassinet in our room, they shared a room until last year...
Need Help Getting 3 Year Old to Go to Bed?
Nice warm bath, put on jammies, read 3 bedtime stories, say our prayers and time to go night- night. No options. If they get back up and try to come out to ...
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- You may be missing her "window". She may be overtired at 8:30-9:00 and unable to soothe enough for sleeping. Try earlier, like 7-7:30. When my daughter was 3 she wo...
- My almost-three-year-old is the same way. Try letting her have a night light and a couple toys to take to bed to play with til she falls asleep. As long as my daughter...
- S., your best bet is to have a routine and stick to it. I found that having a CD or tape that runs for 20 - 30 minutes is perfect. Go into your daughter's room and e...
Need Advice Re: Toddler Sleep Issues
Toddlers love good story ñ Your toddler loves listening to the sound of your voice. Engage her in a bedtime story to help her drift off to sleep. ...
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- I have two boys spencer 3.5 and connor 1.5. I had the same issues with spencer. Honestly the fence works. But when your really tired I would just bring him to bed with...
- Hi L., Firstly let me tell you how I FEEL your pain!!! I have been going through similar issues with my son (who will be three Nov 3). Our family has recently been ...
- Hi L., I think your son doesn't need as much sleep anymore... Try cutting his nap short (40 min) or eliminating it. He will probably be cranky for a few days but wi...
Bad Nightmares
Ive read bedtime stories and ive checked her room for ghosts or monsters. We have said bedtime prayers and made forts around the bed. ...
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- HI K., I have a 6 year old and a 5 year old. They both went through this same thing at about the same age as your daughter. Several things we did helped but I think...
- Perhaps you just need to be firm with her? Tell her there are no ghosts in her room, dreams aren't real, etc. When my 5 year old daughter wants me to lie down with h...
- Hello, I'm not sure if what I have to say will help or not. All my life,even back to 3yr. old I have had dreams/nitemares every day. I've begun to think it's genetic, ...
Husbands Going on the First Business Trip..
Then, my brother reads some of their favorite bedtime stories and records it. That way, when my nephew goes to bed, he has his daddy (in a picture) reading ...
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- Well now I have been in your shoes. Both here and on the other side of the Atlantic living in Europe. I only had my inlaws over there. Where I live now, I'm an hour...
- My best advice is take one day at a time!! My husband just came back from a 4 WEEK business trip!!! I have two children, 2 and 3!! And the first two weeks we all had s...
- When I was in college I helped a woman during dinner/bath/bed when her husband worked late or was out of town. Maybe there's a high schooler or even trusted jr. high f...
Book Recommendations for Daughter
Dec 16, 2009 ... The problem is she is outgrowing those cute, short poem stories and is ready for ..... Next question: Looking for Bedtime Book Suggestions. ...
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- The Napping House by Audrey Wood (short rhyming story but silly and very cute) The Kissing Hand author ?? Froggy series by Jonathan London Books by Max Lucado (My f...
- our daughter is almost 5 and has loved Berenstein Bears and Dr. Seuss
- If you and your daughter explore your library together, you can get clearer about what she likes without having to spend any money. Also, the librarian will have sugg...
Helping to Teach a 2 1/2 Year Old to Go to Sleep on His Own
For example, start playing a tape you made of yourself reading his favorite bedtime stories or soothing songs, and have him listen to that while he has his ...
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- Unfortunately these milestones like no bottle, no pacifiers are harder on us parents I think. It is time to get him off the bottle for sure! Just be firm, reward him...
- If you hadn't given the bottle to the fairy yet, I would have suggested introducing another soothing mechanism to use simultaneously with the bottle, so he can become ...
- Does your son sleep with a blankie or stuffed animal? My son uses a blankie as a comfort item. I would let him pick something special that he can sleep with.
Need Help with My 3 Year Old Missing His Dad!
Have him read several books as bedtime stories on the video too...just having Dad around will be more comforting. I will be going through this again soon, ...
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- It looks like you got some great advice.. I just wanted to add this - God Bless your husband!! And you and your babies of course having to go through missing him!! I...
- M.--Read this to your son: Your daddy is a hero! We lost trees and power after Ike, and all the residents of Southeast Texas are so thankful to the electricians, roa...
- Hi M. - This will take a little time on your husbands' part but well worth it. If you can tape your husband for your son - Have your husband do three bedtime stori...
