How do I get my 2 year old to sleep all night?… by SoonIHo
Well i have a 2 year old, well he will be 2 in June. And ever since he was born there have been maybe 3 or 4 nights where he actually slept all night. My husband has to work during the day so that means when my son gets up I am up. Then I drag all day.
Any tips on getting him to sleep all night??
Thanks!!
Best Answer:
If he takes a nap…DON'T skip it. Children need these naps. If you force him to stay up, he will be very intolerable. He'll fuss and possibly hit, throw tantrums and just behave in very “bad” ways. Let him nap. But, make sure he naps late morning…between breakfast and lunch time..depending when he wakes in the morning 10:30 is a good time. Let him sleep for no more than an hour. Give him lunch, playtime, and another short nap around 1. Again, not for anymore than an hour. He should be ready for bed around 8:30. If he wakes at night, go to him…but DO NOT play with him, don't even turn on a light…don't pick him up, don't get him a drink…do nothing but let him know that you are there…rub his back at most. All of these things are reasons that he wakes. Try running a fan in his room or a white noise machine (rainfall, ocean waves, etc). The continuous humming noise is soothing (think about a car ride..notice how well he falls asleep in the car?) It's going to take a few nights, even a week or so. But children at this age are routine based. That's what they understand and giving them this routine gives them security. And security gives you a good nights sleep. Be prepared to be cranky while you go through the transitions but in the long run it's well worth it.
If he is in a crib, now might be a good time to get him a toddler bed…that way he won't get hurt if he tries to climb out. Make sure the bed has a well fitted mattress and a side rail. Also get a baby gate for his bedroom door..so he doesn't fall down the stairs or get into anything dangerous. DO NOT bring him into bed with you…that's a habit that will take the next 6 years to break… (lol)
Good luck
OH….PS>>This is in response to the mom who gives it to her toddler….phenergan is a prescription drug prescribed for severe nausea and vomiting. It is usually prescribed for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Just a heads up! I think I would have done a little more research on a drug before giving it to my kid just because I couldn't figure out how to get him/her to stay asleep at night…it's part of life…being a parent…I don't suggest DRUGGING you child
check this out
http://www.drugs.com/phenergan.html
WARNINGS
PHENERGAN SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FATAL RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION.
POSTMARKETING CASES OF RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, INCLUDING FATALITIES, HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH USE OF PHENERGAN IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE. A WIDE RANGE OF WEIGHT-BASED DOSES OF PHENERGAN HAVE RESULTED IN RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION IN THESE PATIENTS.
CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN ADMINISTERING PHENERGAN TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE LOWEST EFFECTIVE DOSE OF PHENERGAN BE USED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND CONCOMITANT ADMINISTRATION OF OTHER DRUGS WITH RESPIRATORY DEPRESSANT EFFECTS BE AVOIDED.
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