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get my babygirl to sleep atnight 8 - 9 pm.
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I hear ya on the issue of the child not going to sleep,, my oldest one hates going to bed so without puttin him on anything addictive or detremental to him I tried using Melatonin and started incorporating lots of walnuts into his diet as it contains meletonin, it is a natural sleep aid so no additives. look it up on the net you will be suprised how many different foods contain meletonin.
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Bianca Brand
Feb 06, 2011
Hi Moms i have a little boy of 2 1/2 who just cannot sleep through at night. when he was about one i took him to the pediatrician, who gave him medication for ADHD and bipolar people and this did not help one little bit with his sleeping, so I took him off it, and after a week of terrible withdrawel symptoms, he was ok again but still not sleeping. He is sleeping in my room on the floor on a matress as this is the only place he wants to sleep, holding my hand. he baths between 6 and 7, eats something again, and then stsrts to wind down, if i do not give him rescue drops or tabs he only sometimes falls asleep by ten at night and then i wake up 2-5 times a night because he want juice or milk!!! i have tried letting him cry it ou, he just cries untill he stops breathing or makes himself sick so that is not an option, I have tried tricking him with water, nothing helps. he is fully... -
luminaria2112
Dec 10, 2010
Be careful with over-stimulating a young child right before bed. Some kids may "tire out" - but the majority of children will be more likely to get very excited, and may end up having an even harder time getting to sleep. The thing that works best, in the majority of cases is consistency, consistency, consistency. Whatever your bedtime routine is, do it over and over and over, every night. Bath, story, bed, bath, story, bed. The child gets used to it, and will start relaxing as soon as you start the routine. Follow through - even if at first there is whining or crying - and if they get out of bed to come find you - the best thing you can do is simply pick them up, NOT give them too much positive attention (or chastise them)and after making sure they aren't cold, or wet, or otherwise in physical distress, and very matter-of-factly put the child back in bed. And yes, do it as many...
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newyorkdad
Nov 29, 2007
I tried everything thing--you do need to be consistent. I also love a book our son's teacher suggested, The Prince's Bedtime...the prince won't go to sleep. It takes a village to get him to go to sleep. It's funny and my son loved the pictures.
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newyorkdad
Nov 29, 2007
I tried everything thing--you do need to be consistent. I also love a book our son's teacher suggested, The Prince's Bedtime...the prince won't go to sleep. It takes a village to get him to go to sleep. It's funny and my son loved the pictures.
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newyorkdad
Nov 29, 2007
Try reading The Prince's Bedtime...you and your child may see the humor of the prince he can't go to sleep!
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newyorkdad
Nov 29, 2007
Try reading The Prince's Bedtime...you and your child may see the humor of the prince he can't go to sleep!
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FoxyMama
Mar 05, 2007
I was going to ask a question but I don't have to because "MAGICK7" asked the exact same question I was going to ask lol. It's good to know that I'm not the only one struggling with this situation.
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FoxyMama
Mar 05, 2007
I was going to ask a question but I don't have to because "MAGICK7" asked the exact same question I was going to ask lol. It's good to know that I'm not the only one struggling with this situation.
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Jun 30, 2006
I have had numerous problems due to my 15 month old son sleeping with me when he was an infant. So here is my routine we go through to keep problems away: 1. Joshua gets a bath. 2. I put his clothes and diaper on him. He is an allergy sensitive baby, so cotton sleepwear works best. 3. I heat up his bottle of milk. 4. I carry Joshua into the nursery and we sit down in the rocking chair and I feed him his bottle,while rocking him. 5. Joshua is almost asleep, so I gently ease the bottle out of his mouth. He whimpers a little, but stops. I lay him down in his crib on his back. 6. I make sure to put his pacifier, giraffe and blanket in the crib with him because he wakes up in the middle of the night wanting his pacifier. This routine works best for me. I hope it helps you, too.
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Jun 30, 2006
I have had numerous problems due to my 15 month old son sleeping with me when he was an infant. So here is my routine we go through to keep problems away: 1. Joshua gets a bath. 2. I put his clothes and diaper on him. He is an allergy sensitive baby, so cotton sleepwear works best. 3. I heat up his bottle of milk. 4. I carry Joshua into the nursery and we sit down in the rocking chair and I feed him his bottle,while rocking him. 5. Joshua is almost asleep, so I gently ease the bottle out of his mouth. He whimpers a little, but stops. I lay him down in his crib on his back. 6. I make sure to put his pacifier, giraffe and blanket in the crib with him because he wakes up in the middle of the night wanting his pacifier. This routine works best for me. I hope it helps you, too.
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Jan 25, 2006
Right before they go to sleep, try to do something that involves lots of moving; such as dancing. This will make them tired. My toddler loves to dance and he dances before bed and falls right asleep, and who knows - maybe they can start a new hobby!
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Jan 25, 2006
Right before they go to sleep, try to do something that involves lots of moving; such as dancing. This will make them tired. My toddler loves to dance and he dances before bed and falls right asleep, and who knows - maybe they can start a new hobby!
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Nov 22, 2005
routine, routine, routine. I have no problems with my child going to bed @ night. I have always used the same routine. I sometimes watch my cousins little girl and she says she always has problems getting her to sleep. I have let her know that when she stays with me, I never have a problem because she knows, as my son also knows, we have a routine. there were many times I wanted my son to sleep with my husband and I, but we know if we start it even once it will change everything, so we have to stick to our routine!
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Nov 22, 2005
Find a good routine and stick to it. Tell all the things you see on the way to bed goodnight. Goodnight table, goodnight chairs, goodnight rug, etc. Finish by having the toddler instruct dolly to go to sleep - they love being in charge.
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Nov 22, 2005
Use lots of animation and voice fluctuation. As your child starts to fall asleep your voice should be soft. Use your child as the main character and tell stories of interest to them. If they love planes, let them be the pilot who flies to exotic places!
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Nov 22, 2005
A warm bath & massage make rest easy. After a bath lie down with baby. Gently massage their neck, back, arms & legs. Caress their feet while cuddling. Whisper how comfy you are and how pleased you are that they are in your life. Keep talk soothing& quiet.
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Nov 22, 2005
If your child doesn't necessarily need you right next to them when they are falling asleep but still wants to know that you are around, get a baby monitor and switch it around. Put the part that picks up the noise by you and put the part that allows someone to hear by the child so that they can still hear you. That way they will have the comfort of knowing that you are still around without you having to sit in there with them. It works wonders!
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Nov 22, 2005
routine, routine, routine. I have no problems with my child going to bed @ night. I have always used the same routine. I sometimes watch my cousins little girl and she says she always has problems getting her to sleep. I have let her know that when she stays with me, I never have a problem because she knows, as my son also knows, we have a routine. there were many times I wanted my son to sleep with my husband and I, but we know if we start it even once it will change everything, so we have to stick to our routine!
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Nov 22, 2005
Use lots of animation and voice fluctuation. As your child starts to fall asleep your voice should be soft. Use your child as the main character and tell stories of interest to them. If they love planes, let them be the pilot who flies to exotic places!
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Nov 22, 2005
Find a good routine and stick to it. Tell all the things you see on the way to bed goodnight. Goodnight table, goodnight chairs, goodnight rug, etc. Finish by having the toddler instruct dolly to go to sleep - they love being in charge.
