7 month old not sleeping well

Just tips - don't know if it applies to you: check the temperature in the room and of him in his baby clothing - he may be too hot or cold which will wake him up. If that's it, be thankful he is actually waking since they say it's a big SIDS factor! You can check on the back of his neck or his chest to find an accurate temperature. I doubt you've let him sleep in dirty nappies/diapers for 7 months so there's little point saying to check those before night, or whether he needs burped etc. You might try leaving something of yours in his cot so he can smell you, leaving white noise on - tv fuzz, a fan facing away etc that seems to help some people. Lastly, you might try to not go to him everytime - or at least not lift him unless he's crying - then just a quick cuddle - no eye contact or speaking, settle him and put him back. Sorry if you tried all these but it's all I can think of.

edit: as above, my 7 month old also sleeps in my room and sleeps through a lot so maybe that does make a difference unless it really is a personality issue.

This is always tough for parents. I have been here as have many others! You don't say what you have tried, but it might be worth trying the approach of letting your baby cry for a few minutes before going to him. Don't pick him up, just rest your hand on him to reassure him you are there and gently sshh him. Obviously if you need to tuck him in do so or if you think the cry sounds like he is pain then you need to check him out. By now i am presuming you know the difference in his cries. I sure as hell did!! He may well wimper and send himself off again or if he is bellowing, then chances are he has woken himself and needs the reassurance. It's a touch one as no mother likes to hear her baby cry but if he always thinks all he has to do is cry and you will come running, it is setting you up for a bit of a nightmare for the future! I hated hearing my boy cry , but most often he would settle down after a few mins.

I found that if i swaddles my boy it really helped. It is a bit old fashioned now and many people worry about over heating. you don't have to wrap in loads a blankets, just a sheet to keep his arms and legs all coccooned. This creates a feeling of comfort and being cuddled. Check the temperature of the room as this can also have an effect. It's hard work but you will eventually get him into a routine. That is what is important as once a child is into a routine they feel more at ease.

Good luck, and hope you get a good nights sleep!

I've had 3 kids and all had different patterns as to when they first slept all night. One was 2 months, one was 6 months and the other a year old. Is baby in your room? You may want to get him farther from you and as long as he is getting enough food during the day you can let him cry it out for a little while. It takes a few sleepless nights on your (and your partners) part to get used to him crying but the longer he goes without being fed or coddled he'll learn that this is sleepy time and not a catering party! My sister had the same problem and let hers cry for almost 2 hours one night, 1 hour the next and 20 minutes the next night. After that he slept all night. They are little and need training!

It does depend A LOT on his daytime routine and feeding schedual. Bubby should be able to sleep a lot longer than 1 hour at a time at night. When he wakes at night doest he wake only briefly the settle in his bed in few seconds (with you there) Or does he fully wake up and not takes longer than 15 min to settle?

My boy, used to wake about 7 times a night but it would only take a few seconds to re settle. And I have found that makeing him have less LONGER sleeps in the day makes him sleep better at night. So now (he is 8 months) I try to give him 2 sleeps - morning for 2 hours and the afternoon for 2 hours. It used to be 1 hour naps and a extra 1 hour at about 4.30 or 5.

He still is doing this now but I am trying to train him out of it, and when he doesnt have that late afternoon nap he sleeps SOOOO much better,

Make sure he is on a routine. Make sure he's not hungry before bed, and that he's nice and dry. Try a bath before bed with lavender baby wash to relax him. Make sure his room tamperature is comfortable for a baby...not too hot, not too cold. If none of this helps, maybe get advice from his pediatrician. He may be teething, but you said he NEVER has slept through? My 6 month old daughter has been sleeping through since 3 months. Maybe the set routine helps? Good luck...you must be exhausted!

Yeah, i'm right with you there, my son was the same although he would wake up every 2-3 hours. At this age it's probably that when he wakes up he can't settle himself back down. Adults wake up several times but we know how to get back to sleep. All you can do is wait it out, he'll eventually sleep longer.

We found that if we put our son to bed earlier he actually slept better.

Good luck, God, i know exactly how you feel, but it will get better!!

Make sure he is fed and diapered before he is put to sleep. If you are already doing this, maybe try to change his naptime to earlier in the day so he's more tired at bedtime.

Try sleeping in the same room as him , this should work , This is very common

This is usual for a 7 month year old.

dont let him sleep alot during the day.. lots of daily activitys, try get out everyday.. bath bottle bed!!!