My 3 years old son doesn't want to go to bed at night and wake me up 3or 4 times during the night.?

Question

what should i do to make him to sleep

Answer 1

Everyone does that at some point in their life. He's probably scared. Do things like put a bright night light in his room, and stay with him until he falls asleep and read him stories... things of that nature. Eventually ween him off that until he can get to sleep on his own.

Answer 2

Three words, "wear him out." An couple of hours before bedtime, do some rough housing, running around the yard, tickling, screaming, stuff kids like. Then do a nice warm bath, read a book, do some cuddle time, a sip of warm milk or whatever your routine is, and lights out.

I've heard for middle of the night stuff, (this isn't if they are having night terrors), but the first time, just say "It's night time, go to sleep" tuck him in and leave the room. Don't do a long drawn out ritual.

The second time, you say nothing, tuck him in and leave.

The third time, just let him cry for a few minutes and see if he settles down.

Also overly tired kids tend to not sleep as well. Don't move  bed times back, or skip naps. Cut out sugars after six o'clock.

Just a few things to consider! Good luck!

Answer 3

routine, same thing every night...if he gets up, bring him back, continue until he stays...

Answer 4

tahts wat they do at that age

Answer 5

i say watch a few episodes of super nanny she always know what to do

Answer 6

if hes having a nap in the day try and cut it out also has he got a night light that might help him drift back off to sleep

i would put a gate on his door so he cant disturb you in the night if hes upset he will let you know ,but if hes just waking up for the sake of it he should play in his room until hes ready to get back into bed or until you feel its time he went back in to bed if he doesnt have a sleep in the day lack of sleep at night will soon catch up with him then you wont hear a peep till morning good luck i know what its like with disturbed nights there is nothing worse xx

Answer 7

There are a lot of variables with a situation like this. What time are you putting him to bed? Are you consistant with is bed time? Does he sleep in his own bed or in yours?

I think in any situation involving young kids consistancy is the key. Try to put him to bed at the same time each night and get him up at the same time each morning. I personally am not a fan of co-sleeping but that is your choice. When he does get up in the middle of night, simply put him back to bed and instruct him that it is bedtime and he shouldn't be getting up.

My little boy is 5 and bed time is always a fight, although it has been getting better. He makes excuses for getting up or not going to bed. Often it is, "I need a drink" or "I have to go to the bathroom" Or the one that kills me- "I need a hug/kiss." I always make sure there is a cup of water by his bed so he doesn't have to get up if he wants a drink and make sur ehe goes to the bathroom before he goes to bed. If my boy says he has to go to the bathroom he is to go straight there and back into bed. I will give him a hug and a kiss before bed and then straight back to bed. I do this once and then he has to wait until morning. (Becasue he obviously using it as an excuse.)

Also try to get a routine going. Get him a bath and get his jammies and then let him play (or sometimes have a snack) a bit so going to bed isn't a surprise. He has some time to adjust to the idea. Then when it is time to go to bed I let my boy pick out a few books that Daddy and I read (or make him read to us sometimes.) Then we say our prayers and the lights go off.

It will get easier I promise. The main thing is staying consistant and he will eventaully catch on. You can't really make him sleep but you can make him stay in his bed and he will sleep when he is tired enough. Kids can't fight it forever, although they try to! I feel your pain! good luck!

Answer 8

Has he been taking long naps during the day? or has he seen something that makes him scared to be alone? If not, just keep bringing him back until he stops.

Answer 9

My 3½ year old goes to bed very easily at night but he does sometimes wake up during the night - a lot of the time he will go back to sleep, but sometimes he wants to come in with us. We have never had a problem with doing that - I would rather my child felt safe with us, than him being upset and crying on his own in bed in the middle of the night. But, I know that this is not an option for everyone.