How to get a 16 month old to sleep through the night?
My son is 16 months old and he will not sleep through the night for anything. We have even put him in bed with us where he wakes up like 5 or 6 times a night. Nothing will work. We have let him cry it out and everything. We are exhausted and we have a new baby on the way…Dec. 29th. I don’t know what to do, but we have to figure something out before the new baby gets here. Any suggestions.
March 14th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Have you tried getting his health checked? He may be in pain somewhere and may need a chiropractic adjustment (Dont freak out, it is perfectly safe for children. Both my kids have been seeing a chiro since birth and it helps alot of things) Or he could have sinus issues that may be causing him to wake up because he cant breathe properly. He could have sleep apnea. I suggest you get him checked by as many differrenf health practitioners as possible, doctor, natropath,homeopath, chiro, irridologist etc, whatever it takes to get him sleeping through because trust me you will need your sleep!
You could also try askdrsears.com
All the best
March 14th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Try giving him a bath at night and lots of warm milk that way the bath sooths him and the milk will fill his belly and maybe keep him asleep. If that doesn’t work you may have to wear him out about an hour or so before he goes to sleep. Or make his naps shorter. He may just be a light sleeper in that case I have no idea you may have to call his pediatrician. They may be able to give you some pointers.
March 14th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
You don’t mention if he ever slept through the night, but I’m guessing not. Children need a consistent bedtime routine and reasonable expectations. Make sure he gets his bath, pjs with nighttime diaper, brushes his teeth, gets in bed, has a story read to him, hugs and kisses goodnight and assurances that you will see him in the morning. A couple of special stuffed animals and a flashlight might be good bed companions. Tell him that if he wakes, he may play quietly on his own, but not to wake you unless he really needs something–like he’s sick or has messed the bed. At first you may aim for him sleeping 4 to 6 hours straight as a reasonable expectation. Be sure to praise and show your pleasure when he starts sleeping longer and entertaining himself without waking others.
March 14th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
What time does he take his last nap in the day? If it is late make it earlier or take it away. what is he eating before bed maybe that could be it. Maybe try warring him out before bed time followed by a warm bath. Other than that I have know idea. Good luck.
March 15th, 2011 at 12:28 am
girl.. my son is 16 months as well and he’s never slept thru the night.
i just posted a question about my son the past 2 nights.
if you find a remedy that works please let me know :))
EDIT: oh btw we have a great bedtime routine that consist of bath and a little massage… i even keep him up later to try and make him more tired…
April 1st, 2011 at 9:01 pm
my 3 month old gets his last feed between 10 and 11pm and sleeps thru till 8am….. is ur little 1 getting enough feeds during the day? after my babys 8 am feed he naps for 45mins t0 hr after this he plays either in bouncer or mat with tummy time added in there untill next feed which can be either 11am or 12pm he then naps untill next feed this is his longest nap…. when he wakes hes fed and we talk etc then i put him in his pram and wheel him around the house with me while i do jobs etc……gets next feed round 7.30pm then 30min approx nap he gets bath around 9 half 9 or bird bath (bath every 2nd nite) and his last feed then goes to bed untill morning…… note: i give him warm bottles.
April 1st, 2011 at 9:06 pm
also forgot to say is ur son teething????? this can disturb sleep….