I know this group is not super active but in desperate need of some advice or at minimum mutual commiserating so I can feel less like a failure!
My little one will be 16 months on the 31st - for months (like probably 6) she's been sleeping roughly 730-630 every night. This varies by 15-20 minutes each direction every now and then and she'll stretch it to 7 or 7:15 on the weekends. We've also had periods of illness and teeth that had led to some rough nights. However, the past two weeks have been miserable. Sleeping restlessly, trying to wake up at 4 or 4:30 for the day. Her naps at daycare have stayed pretty consistent (her classroom takes 1 a day usually about 2 to 2.5 hours) so I'm really at a loss.
weve been busier than usual with the changing season and our calendar becoming increasingly full but for the most part her bedtime comes first and we have her home and in bed on time almost all the time. I had chalked it up to a couple later nights here and there at first but we've been super strict all week and have seen zero improvement.
So now I'm looking for help! I've read about the 18 month sleep regression (the 4 and 9 month ones about killed me so I'm well read on the subject) but she's only 16 months, has anyone's LOs hit this early? Does it sound like maybe she needs less sleep suddenly so maybe a later bedtime would help? Would love a bedtime closer to 8 (give us some freedom!) so that'd be great too.
anyone with advice or similar stories would be great!!!!
Re: Anyone's toddler not sleeping?
Yes, my LO turned 16 months about a week ago and ever since he has been waking every night between midnight and 2A screaming and crying. Prior to that he would sporadically sleep through the night. He started reliably sleeping through the night around 12 months and now I feel like I have a newborn again. It's killing me. Sorry no advice, just letting you know that you are not alone. I've been wondering if he's getting molars. Previous to these wake-ups, he would go to bed between 8-9P and sleep for 11 hours. I think you can push the bedtime later but I don't know if it would help the wake-ups. My LO goes to bed too late in my opinion, but it's impossible to get him in earlier because of the older kids don't go until 9P, so the house is loud until then. Baby has FOMO
ETA: we love our pediatrician. He's a great guy and has really pushed to get health issues resolved for both of the toddlers. But he just seems to think that some kids are poor sleepers, and she's one of those kids.
these kids sure like to keep us on our toes!! Luckily they're worth it!
I am joining the club... My LO has always been a good sleeper but this past week resists going to bed at night and often wakes up in the middle of the night and won't go back to sleep for hours. I have a whole new level of empathy and compassion for people whose LOs do not sleep well... I hope this will not last too long, this mama needs sleep!! What are these "sleep regression" and "leaps" ppl talk about? Any suggested resources to read on them or how to deal with them? I had asked my pediatrician about them when I first read about them here (over a year ago) but she had never heard of them and we never experienced them... We've had a lot of changes lately: 3 international moves with jet lag and lots of travel so maybe even though we've been staying put for 3 weeks now there is still some of that playing out? We've had changes in daily routine also, including some time with a nanny and working to transition to a single nap (to see if it helps get night sleep back on track and to help prep for joining daycare). Also canines seem to be on their way and I heard tumors they might be the most painful teeth. LO is biting her hand a lot and drooling which she has never done before... When I pick her up though she stops crying. I would have thought if there is pain my picking her up wouldn't necessarily stop the crying though right? Sorry for the rambling, blame it on lack of sleep. If anyone has a trick or info that helped & worked for them I would love to hear !
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I don't have any advice for you but according to my mom I used to do the same thing. I did stop on my own and am happy to report that I now sleep like a normal person, so there's hope for you. Good luck!