3yo sleep issues?

mags2041

So Lucas has been a champ at sleeping since he was about 5mo, but lately he's been waking up in the middle of the night screaming.  He does this about 2-3 times a week.  He usually runs into our room, climbs in bed and falls asleep immediately.  MH & I are getting tired of this since he's an active sleeper & we wake up bruised in the morning from his little feet.  At his 3yr appt, the pedi said it was probably nightmares which makes sense because he FREAKS OUT if I try to put him back in his bed.

So, will is this a phase that will pass or is this a habit that he's formed?

I haven't been this tired since he was a newborn.

belle204

A was around 2 or so when she started doing that every night. I think it lasted for a few months and started to taper off. She rarely does it now.

Zenya

the holidays are stressful.  DS has been waking up very upset.  I don't think you really have many options but to wait it out.  Sounds like he just needs some cuddles in the middle of the night right now.  I'm sure it'll pass (or it'll become clear that it's a habit b/c he will no longer be scared).

ccm1203

It does sound like nightmares.  Instead of letting him in bed with you, I would bring him back to his bed and lay with him in there (if necessary and leave once he is ok with it).  Kids getting in bed with me is not a habit I wanted to start, I have enough space issues sharing a bed with DH, LOL!