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toddler and sleep deprivation....suggestions?
Hello all,
I would really appreciate any suggestions anyone might have on how to improve my 20-month old DD's sleep. She has never really 'slept through' (waking about twice to feed during the night) but until about 3 months ago we would do the bedtime routine, I would put her in her cot with a book and little (very dim) nightlight and she would happily drift off to sleep. About 3 months ago she had some problems with teething (I think) and wanted me to be with her a bit more as she lay in her cot, patting her back, shushing etc. I didn't mind as she was obviously uncomfortable etc, and I had done the same in the past when she was sick with no long term repercussions. However since then she point blank refuses to let me leave her side until she is asleep and I have to do the classic creep out as quietly as I can. The best night (one time only!) I was out in 30 minutes. The average is at least 1 - 1 1/2 hours (partly I think because she checks that I'm still there rather than just relaxing). She does nap during the day around 12 for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. She goes to bed at 7.00 pm. Always wakes about 5 for a feed but generally goes back to sleep until about 6.30.
We are all feeling the effects of some sleep deprivation as every night feels interminable getting her to sleep, and dealing with her night wakings and early morning waking as well. Her 3 yr old brother never had such an issue, and I feel like I've read every book on baby/toddler sleep. I feel like I've tried the approach of slowly moving further and further away until you're out of the door but she insists that I'm right next to her. Any thoughts? I haven't yet tried a CIO type of approach as she seems to cry from anxiety rather than anger that I'm not there when I have had to leave the room, but haven't ruled it out as a last resort.
So any thoughts/suggestions most welcome! Thank you.
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