The longest my ds has ever slept at night was 5hrs. We've just discovered the baby whisperer and have been trying it the last two weeks. We've been following the suggested routine - wake up and eat starting at 7am and napping by 9am etc.... I have almost had no problems getting him to adjust in the daytime but he has problems getting to sleep in the evening - it takes him about 1 to 1.25 hrs to sleep. The df is not working too well since he has adjusted to it and actually wakes up between 10 and 11pm expecting it. After the df, he'll wake up constantly with no pattern. We've triep pu/pd but it only gets him going and he goes into a temper tantrum and sometimes he won't calm down for 2 hrs!! He has acid reflux, which probably causes the constant wakings. We've tried elevating his head but he keeps sliding down or rolling to the side of the crib, thereby waking himself up.
I need suggestions. I don't know what else to do. I haven't had a good night's sleep since he's been born!
How old is your child? 5.5 mo
What’s his/her daily routine? exactly as in the book
What’s nap routine? as soon as he becomes irritable, place him in his crib with soother and he sleeps within 5 mins
How long are naps? 2 hrs, 1.5 hrs, 45 min
What's bedtime routine? Time? sponge bath and prayers. 7:30 pm but won't fall asleep until 8:45pm
Do you bottle or breastfed?? breasfeed
How much? or how long? 7 mins each side
If breastfed.. one side or both?? (at each feed) both
How many wakes per night? too many to count
What’s your LO like when waking at night? How long is he/she up? cries. Up sometimes 5 mins, towards morning up to 2 hrs
When you go to him/her is she fussing or crying? Or is it a mantra cry? fussing. If I wait until he cries - I can't get him to calm down.
What have you tried to settle?? sh, pat and pu/pd
What do you do for A time and how long is it? varies - sometimes plays with toys, reading, tummy time, swimming.
Are there developmental issues such as teething or milestones? I think teething again.
Have you introduced cereal? Why, how much, and how many times a day? (for LO’s under 6 months) yes, once a day.
Do they have a prop? If so what is it? pacifier
Do they have a lovie? teddy