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My Baby Will Not Sleep Through the Night!
Asked by S.L. from Waterloo
on August 8, 2006
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My 11 month old is just like his father. I like most of those qualities, except one. My husband and child are 'Grazers'. You know what I mean. Always eating a snac...
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- My son did the same thing since he was 3 months old. By the time he was a year old I thought I was going crazy. He would go to sleep at around 8-9 p.m. and by 11 he ...
- Hi, First of all, you must be the world's most patient woman. Props to you for raising 5 kids. I have twin daughters and thought I had it bad because they still wan...
- So hard to deny them what they want, but be strong. We have 5 children which includes a set of twins. The twins were like that to begin with but with a little determin...
Help with Sleep???
Asked by E.E. from Cleveland
on September 1, 2009
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I have a 7 month old who is not sleeping all night, he goes to bed about 8:15-8:30 with a 6oz bottle some time 7oz. and will get up at 11, 2and 4. Any tricks out there?
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- Most babies don't sleep through the night until about a year old. Just because other babies might sleep through the night earlier does not mean your baby should. My ...
- Not to offer false hope but we used "the 90 minute sleep program" and it worked well for our daughter. However, like others said, it is probably not the norm. I can re...
- Melisa is right. Just because a lot of babies your DS's age are sleeping through the night, it isn't his rhythm. He is still young enough to be figuring it out. You...
Adult Sleep Not So Much
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on August 30, 2009
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I have been having some trouble getting to sleep and staying a sleep. I say since April this year. I have been to the OBGYN and Reg doctor. Had blood work done and ...
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- My chiropractor recommended Vitamin D3, at least 2000 mg a day. "They" are considering upping the Daily Value from 200-400 a day to 2000-4000 a day! It helped me wit...
- Once up and your bed is made in the morning, a)do not sit in for reading, b)do not watch television there either, you may consider mattress topper for added comfort wh...
- I've woke up around 2. Went back to sleep and I'm now awake (6am) for the day. I've really tried to track what triggers my sleeplessness. I have found that if I have ...
21 Month Old - Can't Keep Her in Her Toddler Bed Through the Night
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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About 3 weeks ago, my little girl wouldn't sleep in her crib anymore. We tried to let her cry back to sleep, tried to comfort her, tried everything. We even let her ...
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- Before I suggest this, do understand that this idea is for the deperate parent..and some may or may not agree, but I wanted to let you know what I would likely do at t...
- I think like many mom's have said, it's just a phase. My now 3.5 yo daughter did this around the same age as your daughter, but my daughter had been in her toddler bes...
- I'm not dealing with this (yet), so I don't know if this is a stupid idea, but is there enough room in your bedroom to put the toddler bed? I wonder if you can get her...
Having Some Serious Sleep Issues with My 16 Month-Old
Asked by A.A. from Austin
on September 17, 2008
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My son has never been a wonderful sleeper, but with a little bit of work, I had him on a great schedule and a solid routine. He was sick for the first time for about ...
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- What about letting him sleep with you? I has been a wonderful experience for many families including mine. My children have never had sleep issues and eventually aroun...
- You have already had a lot of wonderful responses, but here's my two cents. After making sure it is not "all the above" ears, tummy, power struggle etc..." He soun...
- Has your son ever had issues with reflux? Our baby would wake up crying in the middle of the night a lot when he was having bad reflux. We would hear him cough and c...
Baby Won't Sleep at Night Anymore
Asked by B.S. from Chicago
on March 6, 2009
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Let me start off by saying that my daughter was a wonderful sleeper at night from her second month on. She would sleep through the night and only wake up one time, ma...
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- I highly highly highly recommend "Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child". That book was my lifesaver. There is no medical evidence whatsoever that crying it out is detrim...
- Did you feel around and see if she is getting her teeth? If so maybe a little baby tylenol or other baby products for teething. Is she hungry? Maybe needs more food be...
- "No Cry Sleep Solution" has ideas for dealing with sleep issues without letting the child cry it out. Author is Elizabeth Pantly
Dramatic Sleep Change
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on October 11, 2006
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Hi Moms,
Our 21 month old daughter has recently started waking up very early. She's pretty much slept 8-7 for forever and now is waking up between 5:30 and 6:00. ...
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- My friend had this problem with her daugher at this age and she set her alarm for 5:15 each morning and would go in and gently wake her daughter by rearraging her posi...
- N., This sounds like a normal change in sleep patterns. This can happen abruptly. If you are too tired to go to her, put some toys or books in her sleeping area. I...
- My 21 month-old son is also doing this. The book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child says you should not get them out of bed until 6:00 so I let me him cry/talk to hims...
15 Month Old Still Wont Sleep Through the Night
Asked by C.B. from Jonesboro
on February 5, 2007
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My daughter just turned 15 months and still wakes up 4-5 times a night for a bottle. We have taken the bottle away during the day and she is fine with that. But at nig...
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- wow, you are getting very different responses to your question. in my opinion your baby is soothing herself on the bottle. some children have night terrors and wake fr...
- I know this will be hard, but you need to take her out of your room. She is waking up knowing that you are right there and all she has to do is keep crying and you'll ...
- I am the mother of three children, ages 8,6,and 3. I never let any of my three children "cry it out"! Personally, I think that is cruel! My almost three year old ST...
8 Month Old Screaming at Bedtime and Not Sleeping Throught the Night
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on January 11, 2009
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My eight month old takes 2 20 minute naps during the day and does not sleep all night anymore. All of a sudden he has been waking in the middle of the night and stayi...
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- Here is the strange thing about babies: the less sleep they get and the more overtired they are, the more difficult it is for them to fall asleep and stay asleep. For...
- Also since he is in the same room w/ you, you may want to rearrange your room so he cannot see you when he awakens. If he sees you, he is going to want you. Or you are...
- Many babies wake during the night. They just have learned that there parents will not respond to them no matter what at night. You might trying laying down with him t...
Baby Wont Sleep
Asked by J.M. from San Francisco
on February 22, 2007
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My 7 month old son will not sleep at night. He goes down about 7:30 every night. We have a very nice bedtime ritual. He sleeps in his own crib. Yet still around 4 time...
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- Are you feeding him solid foods? Maybe you need to feed him more during the day. The Gerber web site has a great feeding schedule for different age groups that is re...
- Dear J., It won't hurt to let him cry after you have comforted him, then walk away. You had better do this now or you will be sorry. I know that I am being prett...
- Hi, I feel your pain. My son woke up through the night, til he was three. My twins girls that are three will still sometimes wake up trhough the night. When I asked m...
