Hi,

My 2 and a bit yr old is giving us the you know whats! He does not want to go to bed. Often he cries and cries until he sleeps. If we go in it makes it worse. Not sure how to have happy bedtimes.Any suggestions???!!!

Also he is often waking at nighttime crying and is VERY difficult to get back to sleep. He wil get up and be happy but as soon as we try and leave he screams bloody murder. Last time it got so bad we had to have him in our bed. The worse sleep EVER! What can we do to make sleeping fun or to encourage him.

It's not like he doesn't need sleep either!

Don't really have any help, sorry, just wanted to say I feel for you.. our DD's latest night waking drama includes wanting her PJ's off, or not wanting her blankets up! Come on, it's cold, it's 3am, just go back to sleep!!!!!

Oh I totally understand and feel for you too. My 2.7year old girl has always been a bad sleeper and exhibits similar behavior. Its like they are posessed some nights. As far as putting her to sleep I have found that if you follow a routine (eg. read book, change nappy, give bottle milk, tuck in, kiss, put nightlight on and then leave) is the best and not to deviate and to set a bed time like 8.30. It is working with us after weeks of ups and downs.
As far as night waking - I find just leaving her cry it out works most nights (as tough as it is). Again, soon she will get used to not getting any attention. Good luck.

amandamaker - just wondering, how long do you leave her to cry for? We have the same issues...

Yeah would like to know how long to leave DS1 to cry for too, as I know it is attention seeking, but not sure what is "normal".