Thursday, July 29, 2010

I need advice on trying to get my 34 month old to sleep all through the night.?

He will go to sleep anywhere between 10:30 and midnight. Then wake up around 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning and not go back to sleep until after 6:00 or 7:00 in the morning. We usually wake up between 2 and 4. I have even tried waking him up early and he still does the same thing. Please any suggestions.I need advice on trying to get my 34 month old to sleep all through the night.?
Well try getting a night time routine in place, like bathing, reading a book, a lullaby etc first. Then when he wakes in the night, try going to him before he completely wakes, keep the lights off and dont talk. Comfort him with touch. dont take him out of bed unless he is absolutely inconsolable. try spending less and less time comforting him and dont leave him crying for more then a few minutes at first. Gradually lengthen the time you let him cry after you go to him. aiming towards letting him comfort himself back to sleep. Dont offer him anything to eat or drink at this age he can go all night without nourishment. You need to set the guidelines as a parent. This will be the foundation you can gain the strength you will need to set stronger boundaries on behaviour later on. kids need routine and rules. Good luck and i hope you get some sleep soon. I have gone through this personally with my daughter, she is almost 2 and now sleeps all night. it will get better but you have to buckle down and do the work. It will only take a couple of weeks and it is worth it.I need advice on trying to get my 34 month old to sleep all through the night.?
my daughter does the same thing naps around 10pm then is awake all hours of the night i haven't found any solutions so if you get some please pass them along lol
tsp o' whiskey
Sounds like he has his days and nights mixed up or something. If you can't figure it out, I suggest taking him to the pediatrician.
first of all, there needs to come a time when you stop counting your child's age in months. in answer to your question, are you putting him down for long naps during the day? if so, stop. don't let him take more than an hour nap. also, what does he do when he wakes up? is he crying, talking, playing? if he is just awake, but not crying or distressed, just keep laying him back down as many times as it takes and do not do anything else that may stimulate him like talk to him, give him a toy or turn on excessive lights. if he is ditressed, lay him down and sit in the room w/ him or lay on the floor next to him 'til he calms down , and every night move farther away from him 'til you're not even in the room any more, but again, no stimulation. most importantly, talk to his pediatrician. his pediatrician could give you advice or direct you to a specialist that can help. good luck
Rub whisky on his gums.
Does your 34 month old take naps still and if so stop the naps, give him a bath before bed and put Johnsons bedtime lotion all over him. It is in a white bottle with a purple lid. I'm a mother of eight but I'm a combined family. My baby is 11 yrs. old now but I'm taking care of a 1 1/2 yr. old. She had problems sleeping too. This is how I got her to go to Sleep. Plus was he in the same room with you to sleep or is he in his own room. Children his age do have nightmares and yes they are natural. If he is around someone 24/7 then by you not being there he feels alone. Also try warm milk followed by warm water to rinse his teeth. If nothing thing works ask your childs' doctor.

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