Moms of 15-18m olds

here4u · January 2010

I learned something valuable today! Sophie has been having sleep issues the past 3 weeks, ever since we stopped the paci. The Dr. explained today that between 15-18m, babies are developing memories, & separation anxiety. So, when she wakes up crying at night, it could very well be a bad dream. She gave me some suggestions-keep a nightlite in the room, keep her door open, if she cries go in and soothe her. We do all of that anyway, minus the nightlite b/c it was actually keeping her awake. Just wanted to share!

Courted · January 2010

Thanks! Nico is not 15 mo yet, but I think he already experiencing this. He has woken up having what I thought were bad dreams and has developed separation anxiety. Moving his bed closer to the door also has helped him at night and during nap time.

ela81 · January 2010

Thanks for the info. Isabel has been waking with a different cry latel. It did not seem like her teeth were hurting but I was not sure what else it could be.