my 1year old has started waking during the night

[chrissyr]

Hi there just wondering if anyone out there could help me please?
I have a 1 yr old boy who has been a very good sleeper up until now. He has suffered with illness & has started to wake up several times in the night. I have been giving him milk as it is the only thing that will get him back off to sleep but then he is waking again in a a few hrs. Should I not give him milk when he wakes? Also he goes to bed with a bottle should I give him a bottle first then put him to bed?
Sorry for the numerous questions but am a very tired mum who needs help!
Thanks all x

[anna*]

Hi Chrissy. Yeh, I think you can stop the bottles overnight now, and use WIWO or GW to get him sleeping without it (not controlled crying). Putting him in his cot awake AFTER he's had his bottle will also help him remember how to go to sleep independently.

[chrissyr]

Than for replying so quickly.I'm probably being silly due to lack of sleep but what did you mean by WIWO & GO. Thanks again Anna. Will give it a go & let u know how it goes  :)p

[anna*]

Walk in Walk Out - or Gradual Withdrawl. Can't link as I'm on my phone but there are links at the top of the toddler sleep page.

[chrissyr]

My little boy is sleeping so much better thanks to your advice. Last night he only woke up once & with a little comfort he went straight off again. I didn't even have to pick him up. Thanks again i feel like I'm almost back in the land of the living! 

[anna*]

great news!