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9-Month-old Not Sleeping
Asked by A.K. from Grand Rapids
on September 11, 2008
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My son is almost 9 months old, and used to sleep at least 10 hours at night with no problem. For what feels like forever but is probably more like two weeks, he wakes...
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- i would think it's teeth coming in.. my son did the same thing... i'd say meet his needs if he needs to be held hold him. the hylands teething tablets worked for u...
- I too vote for teeth.. a nice baby that suddenly turns horrible often hasa tooth coming in.. if you take a look into that little mouth you might see a new tooth.. ...
- I've heard that night tremors stem from overtiredness. I would try putting him to bed earlier...anytime bet. 6-8 is a good target and make sure he's getting proper na...
Weisbluth Moms - Please Help!
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on August 24, 2009
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My son is almost 4 and a half months old and used to be an awesome sleeper. He would got 5-6 hours and take good naps during the days. For the past few weeks, he has...
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- I tried the Weisbluth method and it didn't work for my baby either. After months, I realized that what works best for one baby doesn't always work best for another. ...
- Look up "wonder weeks." There is a major stormy period around 4 months that it sounds like your child is currently going through. Your child is going to have many peri...
- Hi Weissbluth mama! Sounds like you are using gradual extinction with a bit of success (you extended the length of time and he did eventually fall asleep), and if you...
Sleeping While Out of Town
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on July 27, 2007
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I need advice on the best way to get our 26mth old to sleep while we are out of town. Currently, she sleeps in a crib and we have not tried to get her adjusted to a bi...
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- B., Most hotels have cribs that you can use. If that's not an option, than a pack-n-play might work. Vacations are also a great way to wear your kids out. Make sure...
- Most hotels have cribs available if you request them. She'd have a much harder time climbing out of that. And the saving grace for my little ones going to bed is a so...
- First off, never expect to be well rested on vacation with two children! My son is 28 months and also still in a crib. However, he does not climb out of the pack and...
9 Month Old Still Not Sleeping Through the night...HELP!
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on June 9, 2009
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hello,
my son just turned 9 months this past week. now i know that not every baby goes by the book, but according to dr. weissbluth babies should be able to sleep th...
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- Dear A., YOu did not say how long his sleeping night is or what he is fed during a day...or before bedtime....There are lots of things that could be adjusted...S...
- Hi A.! Just got done with this!!! Mom LK...we must go to the same Ped. Mine looked at me like I was crazy and should now better (of course I should but they are so d...
- It is possible that his body is just used to getting food then, think about it even as adults if we always have a snack at 3 then our bodies will be hungry at that tim...
Sleeping Through the Night
Asked by P.S. from Los Angeles
on March 14, 2009
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My 9 month old daughter does not sleep through the night. She wakes up for a bottle every 2-3 hours. In the day time she only naps once for 2.5 hours. What can I do? I...
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- I have to agree with Susan. I'm not sure why we start to think babies are supposed to do anything. My son woke like this due to growth spurts and teething, and my doct...
- i feel for you bec i'm going through the same thing right now. actually my situations may be worst. my dtr is 8 months old, whines on & off all night, & wakes up almos...
- Hi P., A 9 month old sweetie does not need a bottle every 2-3 hours, so what you need to do is break this habit for her. She is waking up for these bottles because she...
Help with Toddler Sleeping Through Night
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on December 15, 2006
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I moved to TX from MN about 4 months ago, during the transition period we were staying with family and my 18 mo old started getting up throughout the night. I would g...
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- Hi L. I to just move here(tx) from nm. I been here for about 5 months now and my my 2 year old did the same thing. I did what most mommys did just let her cry it out. ...
- If you decide to let her cry it out, don't feel guilty. Every child has a different need/personality. With my son, cry it out was the only thing that worked. After ...
- L., I know it's hard to hear your little one cry for you at night, but it is ok to let your baby cry it out. You will go through some painful nights at first, but e...
Getting My Daughter to Sleep in Her Room
Asked by S.H. from Columbus
on December 30, 2006
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My daughter is soon to be 3 on feb 1st. Over the summer she woudld sleep in her room although she has never beena good sleeper still wakes up several times at night j...
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- Hi there, does your little girls take naps? If so try making her take just her naps in her room to get used to it then if that goes well try nights again. Or could you...
- I can tell you from experience - GET HER IN HER OWN ROOM NOW - try sleeping in her room with her for a few nights or until she falls asleep. You have to be tough on t...
- Hello, my name is P. S. I have a 3 year old who did the same thing. You dont want her sleeping in the living room b/c she needs to understand that it is not a bedroom....
Is It Normal for a Baby to Never Be Able to Fall Asleep on His Own?
Asked by M.M. from Austin
on August 22, 2009
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My first child was a very easy baby and good sleeper. Fell asleep on his own just fine as an infant. My second (now 5 mos.) has to be nursed, rocked in my arms, ca...
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- I felt like I was reading about my first baby, I understand how frustrating and difficult this is for you. My daughter never took a nap longer than 30-40 mins at a tim...
- if given enough time will he fall asleep in a swing? (30 min or so?) the term sleeping like a baby is weird because our baby only sleept for a few hours at a time. if ...
- Katie D could be correct. Could be he likes to be sitting up to sleep or likes the movement.. He is also old enough to be put on his tummy.. Even as a newborn our daug...
Question About the Cry It Out Method
Asked by V.A. from Chicago
on August 19, 2009
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Hi - I am a mother of a 3 month old boy and he just started a bed time routine he goes to bed from 9-10pm and wakes up around 3:30am for a nite time feeding then goes ...
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- V., My own personal belief is that 3 months is too young for sleep training. My belief is you should wait until he is closer to maybe 9 months certainly not before ...
- he's only 3 months old...at this point feed him when he wakes, cuddle him, rock him...whatever it takes to form that safety bond. there are studies that prove the cry ...
- V., Please re-consider! 3 months is not old enough to do cry-it-out. His tummy is still very tiny and maybe can only go for 5 or 6 hours. Wait a couple of months.
Why Is My 4 Month Old Waking up So Much in the Middle of the Night?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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My son is almost 4 months old, who I exclusively breastfeed. For the last month or so he had started sleeping almost through the night, only waking once about 4 or 5 a...
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- You are probably dealing with two possible causes given his age.. 1. He may be getting teeth. It takes awhile for the teeth to cut through the gums where you can fe...
- You're not doing anything wrong:) 4 month old babies wake up at night! That's what they do! :) Breast milk is made for your baby's sweet body and digests quickly, l...
- I breast feed my child as well and when he started going through this I had to do a little more. Being a young mother(age 20), I talked to my grandmother and what I h...
