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Tough Sleepers come in

urbanwifeyurbanwifey
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If you have a problem sleeper what strategies have you used that work? 

DS often asks for water in the middle of the ngiht.  He's in a big-boy bed so I can't just leave him in his crib to 'work it out'.  I'm thinking about putting a spill-proof water bottle on his book shelf so he can get himself some water.  He wants to be tucked in, but because it's so hot he doesn't seem to understand that he's going to be up in an hour covered in sweat.  (My bad for making him his now favorite fleece Dragon blanket.)

We tried a sticker reward system but then DS2 was born so everything had been in an uproar.  I want to be patient because it's alot of chance, but I also want to sleep till DS2 wakes me up and not be needed inbetween by DS1.

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  • zoe_catzoe_cat
    My DD is still in a crib, but my friend's DD has a sippy of water on the table next to her bed that she can help herself to.  Sorry, wish I had more advice.  DD has never been a great sleeper, and I can't imagine tending to her in the middle of the night in addition to a newborn.  Good luck!
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  • MrsKellyOrBustMrsKellyOrBust

    DS gets water on his nightstand- it usually ends up in his bed at some point.

    We still have to get up with #1 and #2 is an awful sleeper as well. Yes it sucks, but you do get used to it. And I don't really mind #1's wake ups b/c they are so much less high maintenance than the baby's- they aren't as big of a deal as I thought they were before we had 2. I guess it's just a new perspective.

    That said, I do hope you get your issues worked out. I don't wish 2 bad sleepers on anyone else!

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  • AsquaredAsquared member
    water seems fine as long as your not aiming for him to stay dry- I know I get thirsty at night.  I would try tucking a sheet over him and putting the blanket next to him and have it sit right next to his cheek, so he can still feel and smell it.  I feel your pain w/ the different sleep schedules, it's not easy- someday they'll be on similar schedules... hopefully!
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