Sleeping help

skaplan000

I took DS pacifier away in June at 2 1/2 years (he only slept w/ it at night or nap time, he didnt use it during the day) since then I have had a hard time getting him to go to bed at night. DH or I usually have to lay w/ him until he falls asleep. He also has picked up biting his nails, or picking up random objects and started chewing on them. Im considering buying him a teething ring so he can take his oral fixations out on that. He went to the dentist last week and his teeth are great but Im nervous about what the future may hold for his chompers. Ever since DS was a newborn he was a great sleeper until we took away the pacifier  (he never used the pacifier until about 8 months) so I dont understand what the heck Im doing wrong. His sleeping habits keep getting worse as the months go by. He now does not go to bed until atleast 10:30 sometimes 11:30!! Ive tried skipping his naps and he still wont go to bed earlier he is just crankier longer. Last night he didnt go to bed until midnight and we woke up ealier then usual had lunch earlier then usual and took a nap earlier so Im praying that will help! If not I will be back here tomorrow! Please help and give a mom some advice! Thanks!