Has Anyone Had Problems with Your 10 Mo Old Sleeping Shortly After Immunizations

My 1 year daughter just had both of those shots (only those exactly) at her 12 month visit and I didn't notice any reaction at all to them. She has slept through the night since she was 7 months and started walking at 8 months. I did notice her waking up/crying at night (bc she was practicing) after she started to walk (around 8-9mo.). It could be because of that or teething or a reaction to the shots. Each child is different and reacts differently to both shots and new things. I wouldn't be worried unless it persisted.

My vote is that it's the milestone (walking); they love to get up in the middle of the night to practice, but they don't like to be alone when they do it. My advice.... where her out during the day. I mean LOTS of opportunity to practice her new skill and climb and play. She'll sleep better for you while she goes through this rough patch, which I think will pass in another week or so.

Hi C. - I'm having the same issue w/my 10 mo old son. He had the flu shot about 3-4 wks ago - was also always a great sleeper. But I don't think the two are related - I talked to my doctor and he says that my son is really beginning to experience seperation anxiety and that it is very normal at this age. He just started walking as well - so perhaps the extra stimulation is something to consider - but I think it's just waking up and being aware that I'm not there. He only wakes up once though - usually around 3 or 4 in the morning. My doctor has encouraged me to try the cry it out method - I did not want to do this - it was VERY hard for me. But the doctor asked me to try it for 4 nights only, and if that did not work, to then bring him in and double check that there was not some medical reason or underlying illness (ear infection, cold, etc. - none of which seem likely to me as my son appears well). I am on my 3rd night - the first night, he cried for an hour and 45 minutes - I thought I was going to die. I had his door closed, my door closed and my video monitor sound turned off. I watched him to ensure that he really was okay (not hurt), and I certainly didn't sleep either. He finally fell asleep. The 2nd night, I did the same thing, and he cried for about 40 minutes. It wasn't any easier for me than the first night. Last night, he slept the entire night through and did not wake up. We'll see what happens tonight. :) Best of luck - quite frankly, it sucks but I trust my doctor and was willing to give it a try for the 4 nights that he asked me to commit to. And it may have just worked? We'll see. :)

I don't think you can say that it was the shots b/c babies go through different sleeping patterns their first two years. It could be a growth spurt, teething, really anything. What I do with my little one if she wakes up in the middle of the night, I try to soothe her in the crib. I don't pick her up so that she can get used to soothing herself back to sleep or at least not expect me to hold and rock her. That usually does the trick. Also, put a sippy cup of water in the crib as well. However, I would come to expect night wakings periodically as they develop. Good luck!!

I think it could be any of the things you mentioned. Babies are constantly changing. My 2 year old was a little ill the day after his flu shot. Is she getting any new teeth? Just comfort her and I'm sure she will be back on schedule in no time.

Any shots (and flu shot) can alter a baby's mood and cause fussiness. I go to www.thevaccinebook.com for all vaccine-related questions. Dr. Sears is awesome.

It definitely could be a vaccine reaction. Go to this website to research your baby's reaction with others that report the same thing and see if it matches anyone else's experience. This info comes straight from the U.S. Government's reporting system from parents just like you (and some doctor's who aren't afraid to report). http://www.medalerts.org/
Also, to do some more research (very important, because if it was a vaccine reaction the next set of reactions will be much worse due to the accumulative effect) is the National Vaccine Information Center: www.NVIC.org. This will give you A LOT of information concerning the reactions that your child is having and the information on the vaccines that she received and the diseases that they are trying to prevent. It's very empowering to gain the knowledge on these things so you know what to expect. You may decide not to vaccinate again or you may decide that it still is something that you need to do--but now you're informed and educated on the matter and that's the most important thing. Another good place to go for information is http://drtenpenny.com/default.aspx. Dr. Sherry Tenpenny is a D.O. that gets all of her research information from the CDC and scientific journals. Her DVD, Vaccines: What the CDC and Science Reveals is very good work and interesting stating only the facts from their own documents. Hope this helps and will give you either peace of mind or at the very least give you more information on the vaccines being injected into your child. God Bless.

This is weird because you basically just described EXACTLY what I went through with my son (11 mo) a couple of months ago ... 1-2 weeks after shots, up 2-3 times a night, back to sleep only to wake up an hour later, etc.

For us, it turned out that he had an ear infection. How it was explained to me (by his doc) is that the body's immune system is so busy trying to digest those vaccines that it becomes susceptible to any little bug that crosses its path.

I would really be on the look out for fever and any other symptoms. But, if your daughter is up 2-3 times a night and inconsolable at times, I would call the doc and run it by them. They'll probably have you come in for a visit just to be sure nothing else is going on.

Good Luck and God Bless.

C.,
This in my opinion is definitely a reaction to the shots. The ingredients in these shots are not something all our kids can tolerate. The flu shot has thimerasol(mercury) and if you call your ped, about it, you can bet that she won't tell you the whole truth! If you see something like this happen after a vaccine, PLEASE do NOT give your child tylenol. Tylenol depletes the Glutithione in the body and that is something we all need to detox. I would look at the generation.org website. DO some research. This is VERY important. There is a homeopath in Dallas if you would like more info you can email. He can help with this reaction. The Hep B shot injured my child. I have been fighting and researching ever since. Do you ever wonder why they give that shot to our babies when Hep B is contracted by using dirty needles (drugs) and multiple sex partners?? There is a whole world out there with more info on this. Email me privately if you like.
Thanks, L.

In my case, this has never happened to me. Call your pedi and run it by them.