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My 2 year old little boy has suddenly become scared of going to sleep...whether at night or at nap time. He'll sleep fine if I lie down next to him and keep him company. If I leave, he cries to the point of hyperventilating. If I get up to leave, he wakes up and cries.
All he talks about is whether it's raining or not...which is so strange because it hasn't rained much here lately. Unfortunately it's supposed to pour tomorrow...
Anyone else deal with something similar?! How do I deal? I can't nap with my 2 year old all afternoon...I have another child to care for.
Thanks.
All he talks about is whether it's raining or not...which is so strange because it hasn't rained much here lately. Unfortunately it's supposed to pour tomorrow...
Anyone else deal with something similar?! How do I deal? I can't nap with my 2 year old all afternoon...I have another child to care for.
Thanks.
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Our 23 mos. old is doing the same thing. She will do whatever it takes to keep us in her room. But, ultimately, she just wants to be with us - to not miss anything. Maybe she is having bad dreams? Who knows. But, we know that if we don't nip it in the bud, she will know how to get what she wants and not get the sleep she needs.
What we do is put her down. Then, in 15 minutes we check on her (sometimes pick up the pacifier she drops on the floor but do not interract). Then we let her cry and check in 30 min....then in an hour if need be. Yes, she's screamed for hours. But, after a week, it's worked. Really. I had to tell myself that we give her so much love and attention that this would not scar her. This is just something she had to learn. It wasn't easy for any of us. I probably have an ulcer now because of it!
When they cry, it sounds like they are dying. But, they aren't. They won't pass out from crying. If they do, then there is probably a medical condition. I'd be very surprised though. We just don't want our children to hurt. It works though. Good luck!!