My 17 Month YO and Bedtimes

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Dani01 Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 10 March 2008 Points: 601	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dani01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: My 17 Month YO and Bedtimes Posted: 10 January 2011 at 11:56pm
	Just wanting some advice and idea's. We have just moved to Gold Coast from CHCH and DD has been pretty good with settling in. My husband has gone back to NZ for approx 6 months last Saturday and since then my daughter has been difficult to settle at bedtime. We tried to get her into a bed and he managed to do it successfully for 2 nights but since he left I haven't been able to get her to settle in the bed or cot without screaming? Any tips with helping this, she has cuddle rug and peter rabbit that she goes to bed with and has the same night routine each night, the only missing piece is daddy?? Also she is waking at 5 - 5.30 now and I'm not sure how to conquer this wake up time. In NZ she would go from 7pm to 6.45am and I'd really like to shift her back to this pattern if possible. Advice and ideas is much appreciated. Thanks


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HuMum Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 22 October 2009 Points: 236	Post Options Post Reply Quote HuMum Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 January 2011 at 6:49pm
	Is it possible to skype dad to say goodnight? Might make it worse but worth a try.

mummymonster Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 11 September 2009 Points: 849	Post Options Post Reply Quote mummymonster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 January 2011 at 9:30pm
	A wee bit different but a couple of months ago I had to take about 5 long weekends away (in a row) leaving DS & DH alone for 1/2 the week. DS was more difficult than usual. He needed lots more hugs and wanted to be carried a lot. DH got some good snuggle time out of it but it was hard on both of them. He'd just be upset at nothing. Then when I was home for 1/2 the week, DS was so much more a mummies boy than usual. He got over it about a month after I was home for good. So, none of that actually sounds helpful. I guess I'm just saying - yes it's a struggle. Try more hugs and it's going to be hard on all 3 of you but you'll just have to keep on keeping on. Good luck


WestiesGirl Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 11 October 2007 Location: Aotearoa - In the 'Sunny' S.I Points: 4550	Post Options Post Reply Quote WestiesGirl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 January 2011 at 11:37pm
	Firstly, I sware the early waking times are because QLD doesnt have daylight savings. Jackson will wake any time from 6am onwards. Some mornings he can be awake at 5.30am We bought a block out blind for his room which has helped a little Gro Anywhere Blockout Blind We bought it from the UK which is way cheaper than from any Aus retailers. And its portable (suction cups), so doesnt affect the window fittings etc. As for night settling, I was also going to suggest perhaps skyping Dad as part of your bed time routine or before dinner? If you cant, what about taking her for a walk in the pram or carrier? Its not ideal for a long term option but at least for the time being it takes the stress and pressure off you from ongoing crying. Have you tried rescue remedy or Waleda teething power (its a great calmer)? Do you have family or friends to help? I hope she settles soon for you.
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Dani01 Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 10 March 2008 Points: 601	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dani01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 January 2011 at 4:00pm
	Thanks so much girls, I will look into those blinds. She's was getting better and then last night all hell broke loose, she was a differnet child thowing tantrums here there and everywhere, she settled okay at bedtime though but then woke again early throwing a mass tantrum which she never normally does!!! Today seems to be better, I think she is missing contact with other kids as well, poor little thing. Bet she'll love going back to daycare!

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