My 2 1/2 son has never slept through the night. He wakes up and throws himself around.I don't know why.?

Question

I try to hold him, give him a sippy cup, or pat his back, but he just screams and ignores me and doesnt fall back asleep for 15-30mins. We do the same routine every night. Nothing I have tried works. Help!

Answer 1

skip the nap, skip the sugar, add the exercise during the day, add bath and plain oatmeal before bed with a story.  happy sleeping.

Answer 2

Try limiting any sugar (food or drinks) at least 1-2 hours before bed.

Limit stimulation before bed.  No TV, etc....just quiet time, reading books, or playing something that quiet and gentle...like building legos.

Have you tried ignoring him for those first 15 to 30 minutes?  The first night let him go for 15 minutes, the next night 30 minutes...add 15 minute intervals.  He WILL eventually stop!  Promise!

Answer 3

I feel like the added attention you give him keeps him up longer.  poke your head in the door and make sure he isnt injured... then just ignore him.  he'll grow out of it.