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Toddler Screaming at Naptime and Bedtime?
Our daughter is 17 months old and has always been a great sleeper. For the last week though she has been screaming at naptime and bedtime. When I try to put her in her crib she latches on to me with a death grip and I have to pry her off. I've tried letting her cry it out, picking her up and soothing her, leaving a light on.... nothing seems to make going to sleep less traumatic for her. I thought it might be night terrors but she doesn't put up a fight when my sister-in-law watches her. Its only when I am around. So then I thought it was separation anxiety but she doesn't scream when I take her to the baby-sitter's. I am at my witts end and don't know what to do anymore.
We have a set routine at bedtime and when she does finally go to sleep she will sleep for 12 hours at night and take 1 3 hour nap during the day.
I've also had her to the doctor and there is nothing medically wrong with her. I just want to know if there are any other parents out there who have dealt with this and can offer some advice to a mom who is about to lose her mind.
3 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Maybe she is beginning to sense something about where she sleeps are it may be a discomfort to you but try placing her in another room maybe the playpin in the living room.Just to see the cause.
- 1 decade ago
My daughter does the same thing sometimes. She's almost 2 now. I find that watching tv with her before naps and bedtime always helps. Also, you might want to try giving her 2 naps per day. My daughter usually has 2 1 hour naps per day, and I take her outside to play for about 2 hours a day. That usually gets her tired enough, so that she won't put up a fight when it's time for a nap. At bedtime, you should also try giving her a little warm milk. That always does the trick when my little one gets fussy. I hope this helps!
- 1 decade ago
SHE IS PROBABLY STARTING TO HAVE NIGHT MARES AT THIS AGE READ HER A STORY OR SING TO HER BEFORE SHE FALLS ASLEEP