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Trouble sleeping after move?

Nala37Nala37 member
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DS has been a pretty good sleeper for several months, no problem going to bed (generally), sleeps through the night, and wakes up at the same time.  We moved recently though, and since then he just sobs when I put him to bed and either continues to cry inconsolably or sits there desolate until I check on him, which is when he looks at me with the saddest eyes and holds up his arms for me to pick him up, and then clings to me.  Once he does finally fall asleep, he often wakes up during the night and gets up at all different times, which has seriously affected his nap schedule and mood.  Is this normal?  I'm sure a move is a lot to deal with at 18 months and hope he will adjust, but I just feel awful every night when he sounds so upset.
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Re: Trouble sleeping after move?

  • namara5532namara5532 member

    We moved when DS was 14 months, and his sleep was off for a few weeks.  He fussed for longer, woke up a couple times a night, and needed the second nap again.  I had to redo some sleep training to get him to stop waking at night, and his nap schedule stabalized as a result. I also let him play in his room during the day so it wasn't such a scary place at night.

    Moves are tough, and LOs usually need an adjustment period. I suggest keeping the bedtime routine relaxing but happy. He'll stabalize back into a sleep schedule in no time.

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  • LoveBug0516LoveBug0516 member
    Ugh, I dread this myself. We move next weekend to CA from PA but won't have all of our stuff for up to 3 weeks. I know the transitions along the way will be really difficult for my daughter.
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  • HeidiP14HeidiP14 member
    We are kind of going through the same thing now. We just moved but DS is ok at bedtime its his naps he doesn't want to take. I think its just an adjustment and it will get better.
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  • Nala37Nala37 member
    Thanks, glad to hear it's normal!  We've been trying to play in his room more and get all of his things unpacked & set up similar to the way it was.  Hopefully he'll start getting used to it soon.
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