my 17mo has generally been a dream sleeper. up until last week, we were able to just put him in his crib after our sleep routine and walk out. lo would fall asleep without fussing.
but now, for some reason, he wants me to be in the room while he falls asleep. if i try to leave, he screams bloody murder, even if he is almost asleep. i tried a little bit of wi/wo, but that just seems to upset him more. i guess the good news is that i don't have to really do anything other than stand there and pat his back if he cries. i'm usually in there for 10-15 min for naps and up to 1h at bedtime.
even though i know this is a developmental thing because nothing in his environment has changed at all, i am worried that those bedtimes will stretch out into infinity. sometimes he just looks at me and tries to play while i stand there. and i have to stand. if i sit, it upsets him - maybe the chair is too far away from the crib. i don't know where he is getting the energy to stay awake for all of that time because he is drowsy when i put him in his crib.
anyone have any experience with this?
