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New Sleep Problems with 21 Month Old
Asked by N.K. from Austin
on August 12, 2009
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We just got rid of the the pacifier this past weekend and as I suspected naps and bedtime are not the easiest.. Bedtime is not too bad. She only cries for a few minute...
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- N., Children at this age tend to start to nap less. Now that you've cut out the pacifier you may need to develop a new routine to prepare your daughter for sleep. ...
- I suggest you continue whatever you've started. If you give the pacifier back now, it will only make matters worse when you do finally decide it's time to take it awa...
- about this age we cut our son back to one nap a day. you said naps so i assume that she is getting two naps a day. try one in the after noon.
Toddler Getting Enough Sleep?
Asked by D.C. from Raleigh
on July 21, 2009
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Hi moms!
I'm hoping someone has some advice for me. My youngest son is about 21 months old. When we stopped giving him a bottle (about a month ago), we've been havi...
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- If you're schedule allows, maybe you could break his nap into two one hour naps, even if you have to wake him after an hour.
- I have 2 boys ages 6 and 3 and they are complete opposites too. My second son did the same thing around 2. He was already out of his crib though so he would come into ...
- My younger daughter also was a restless sleeper and would wake in the wee hours of the morning absolutely ravenous. Since sleep is so critical to health, maybe he can ...
Sleep Hitting
Asked by K.E. from St. Louis
on July 20, 2009
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Hi my husband hits and punches me in his sleep, I don’t know what to do about it it happened last night again and left a big burse.
My husband WAS asleep, he kind o...
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- He needs to go to the doctor, or you need a seperate bedroom. If he is hitting/punching you and it's now leaving bruises, HE NEEDS HELP. I am not a medical professio...
- Have you considered sleeping in a different bed? If he thinks it's caffeine, then why doesn't he try avoiding caffeine?
- Oh my, ok, no experience, but just my opinion......he can't sleep with you until he agrees to go see a doctor and get some help!!! I'm sorry, but self-diagnosing it a...
Night Terrors???
Asked by M.C. from La Crosse
on June 6, 2009
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My son is 14 months old and for the past few weeks has woken up about 1 to 1 1/2 hours after going to bed at night screaming. Sometimes he can calm himself and go bac...
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- It does sound like night terrors, my daughter started around the same age and she is almost 3 years old still gets them once a week or less. I would also watch for sle...
- Hey M., This actually just started happening to my son who is 18months old. I have to wake him up in order for me to stop him from screaming and crying. Its a really ...
- Sounds like night terrors to me. My son started having them around 12 or 13 months. There is nothing you can really do, since he is actually asleep when this is happen...
3 Yr Old Won't Go to Sleep!
Asked by J.C. from Hattiesburg
on May 27, 2009
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My DD turns 3 soon, we used to have no problem putting her to sleep, but for the past 6 months she has been taking up to 3 hours to go to sleep at night! I know it is ...
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- 1. Make sure tummy is full (from dinner)... if hungry a banana or turkey helps with sleep...but absolutely no sugar, juice or treats. 2. Give a nice warm bath 3....
- Sorry I'm a few days behind on responding, but I just saw it. My daughter went through that exact same phase at that same age. It lasted several months. I was trying t...
- I know how incredibly frustrating it is to have a child that will not sleep. I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. My son is 2 1/2 and gave up his daily nap...
15 Month Old Who Is Not Sleeping Well
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on April 6, 2009
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Please help!!! We need some sleep! We have a 15 month old who is fantastic in every way except for sleeping through the night. We have absolutely no problem putting...
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- It sounds like you have a normal child. Normal children do not sleep by the book. I would try watching him to decide when to put him down for a nap. It will free up...
- My son kept to two naps a day to almost 4 years old, and then kept to one nap a day through kindergarten (they had a quiet time where the kids laid down with blankets ...
- i disagree with the advice to cut out a nap to wear him out. over-tired children generally sleep less well. i totally agree with the advice to keep your night-time che...
My 3-Yr Old Boy Can't Get to Sleep.
Asked by D.L. from Seattle
on March 10, 2009
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I'm really worried about my boy. We get up at the same time every day. He may or may not take a nap between 11:00-1pm. No later than 2pm. I put him to bed at 8pm and h...
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- Music or a story on a tape or cd is good advice. I used that alot when my son was younger. Do not use the tv is stimulates the wrong part of the brain. You may ask ...
- My son did this same thing around 2.5. It's time to stop your son's nap. It might take a couple of days, but he'll adjust and fall asleep at night. Good luck!
- I was recently reading a new book called "Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution" and he (a cardiologist surgeon) states that any white foods (flour-based, even whole grain) and ...
Horrible Sleepers..
Asked by N.F. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 10 month old and both boys are the lightest sleepers and its wearing me down! I know Im partially to blame for not completely letting them ...
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- Greetings N. ~ my son started skipping naps when he was about 2-1/2; he would nap every other day or so and was down to 1-2 a week by age 3. Frustrating when you're a...
- Like Deanna Leigh, I, with both my kids (6 yrs. and 28 months old) do NOT waiver from a REGULAR nap routine every single day. BOTH my kids still nap to this day. Su...
- that sucks! well...i have a son that is just 3 months shy of 3..and he's a great sleeper....wasn't always..but is now. Instead of bribes and punishment do u just talk ...
Sleep Help for 8 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on June 18, 2008
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My daughter is 8 months old and has started waking up during the night 2 to 3 times. She was sleeping through the night before this started. I remember reading somew...
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- Teeth can take a long time to break through, so maybe it is teeth. Is she warm at all? Fever? If it's teeth you could try Hyland's Teething Tablets. I think she's ...
- I recently went through a very similar experience with my 8 month old daughter. She had been sleeping through the night then, at about 5-6 months of age, she started w...
- I agree that it is most likely a stage that will pass. It could be caused by teething, by separation anxiety (which is common at this age), or both.
Seeking Advice - Handling Smart Mouth
Asked by A.P. from St. Louis
on April 28, 2008
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I have a son who is on medication for ADD, conduct disorder, and a sleep disorder. When medicated he is sweet, articulate, and somewhat cooperative (we've worked real...
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- Hi A., I don't know if this advice will help but I just wanted to say hang in there. I am a step-mom to 3 children and was a single parent for my two kids for 13 year...
- There is no easy answer
- Ok first of all I will tell you that I have a child with ADD as well. Maybe you should discuss with your Dr. if you can change the times he takes his meds? So that you...
