Night waking and SA ?

[Michaela's Mom]

Dd, at 8.5 months is still waking 2/3 times a night. She wakes up crying but stops the moment i hold her - i then have to cuddle her back to sleep. Could she be experiencing SA in the middle of the night??? 

Sharon

[Kimberly®]

It sounds a bit like the cuddle may be a prop. When she cries what does it sound like? like a full out cry or a wine or a fuss?

I'm sorry I'm drawing a balnk.. whats SA? 

[Michaela's Mom]

SA - Separation anxiety.

It depends, sometimes it's a wail and sometimes it's more of a mantra cry.

Sharon

[Colin Macs Mom]

I agree with Kimberly, I don't think it sounds like SA but that she's used to seeing you and getting a cuddle in the night. If she's doing a mantra cry, then definitely leave her be, as annoying as it may be. Don't go to her unless she's crying-crying, and if that happens then try and soothe her in the crib without picking her up. Or, you could go with PU/PD as well.