Night Waking

Why does my son wake up in the middle of the night? How do I get him to sleep through the night?

If your child used to sleep through the night, and now wakes up twice or more, it could be for a number of reasons - your baby could be hungry, cold or hot, or having a nightmare. It could also be separation anxiety or not napping throughout the day. It is normal, and common, for toddlers to wake in the middle of the night, but in time this cycle can be broken.

What to do about it:

• Establish a day time nap schedule.
• Your baby maybe sleep deprived, so try putting your baby to bed earlier.
• Established a bedtime routine and be constant.
•  Introduce a comfy blanket, stuffed animal or even one of you shirts for you child to sleep with.
• Do not rush in and pick them up as soon as they start crying

Question:

1. How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?
2. At what age do babies start sleeping through the nignt?

 Heidi. (2015). What to Expect. Retrieved from http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/behavior/night-waking.aspx