https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0000 Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:38:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1066 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19355&title=sleeping-habits#19355 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 1066
Posted: 07 November 2005 at 2:38pm

Haha children ay

At least she (and you) are getting a semi-decent night sleep until she decides to get up!

All the best still!]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:38:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19355&title=sleeping-habits#19355 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19342&title=sleeping-habits#19342 Author: gollymolly
Subject: 1066
Posted: 07 November 2005 at 1:11pm

We are getting better. At least we are sleeping until 4am now and then hear the pitter patter of tiny feet. Much better than 3-5 times a night. Yes we have a sticker chart going at the moment but I dont quite think she gets it. Maybe a little to young still??? She thinks she gets a sticker just for sleeping, not for sleeping in her bed ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2005 13:11:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19342&title=sleeping-habits#19342 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19035&title=sleeping-habits#19035 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 1066
Posted: 03 November 2005 at 12:59pm

Not sure if she will be able to understand at her age - but will a sticker chart help?? If she stays in her bed all night for say 5 nights in a row she gets a little treat, then increase the nights in a row.

Good Luck for tonight!! Hope she settles down soon]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2005 12:59:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19035&title=sleeping-habits#19035 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19019&title=sleeping-habits#19019 Author: gollymolly
Subject: 1066
Posted: 03 November 2005 at 11:06am

oh dear, back to the battle each night. I think Danielle may be feeling threatened by the new baby coming. She has become really clingy latly, even when I drop her off at daycare which is really out of character for her. She usually loves going to daycare. At night she yells out for me and wont go back to sleep unless she can feel me. We will just keep perservering but I dont want her to think she cant sleep with me because we are having a new bubba. She is always checking to see where I am. OH the joys of parenting ]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2005 11:06:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=19019&title=sleeping-habits#19019 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18558&title=sleeping-habits#18558 Author: HelenElla
Subject: 1066
Posted: 28 October 2005 at 9:16pm

Goodluck for tonight I just find it so hard not going into Chloe when shes upset even when she isn't really crying, I just keep think what if there is something really wrong? what if she is scared? what if.....? I have learnt that if she stops crying the second I walk in the door then she is just wanting attention.]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2005 21:16:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18558&title=sleeping-habits#18558 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18520&title=sleeping-habits#18520 Author: gollymolly
Subject: 1066
Posted: 28 October 2005 at 1:12pm

Yahoo , great advice everyone. I started my tough love last night and she only woke up the once. As soon as I heard her I went into her room and gave her a quick cuddle and kiss, told her to go back to sleep mummy was just going to the loo and then I'll come back (little white lie) and it worked, she just fell straight back to sleep until 7:30 this morning. I couldnt beleive how long it had been since the last time I woke up, rolled over and said good morning to my hubby. When my daughter woke up this morning we made a big deal about it and gave her stickers for her sticker chart so fingers crossed for tonight. Will keep you all up to date.   
]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:12:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18520&title=sleeping-habits#18520 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18329&title=sleeping-habits#18329 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 1066
Posted: 26 October 2005 at 7:20pm

I called plunket when I got sick of Hannah not sleeping or eating... they were awesome! (I even got through first try!) If you get desperate ring them and they will talk you through methods.

The plunket nurse also recommended the books that Annie (jacobsmama) has already mentioned.

It should only take a few days to change any habits! Be strong!!]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:20:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18329&title=sleeping-habits#18329 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18290&title=sleeping-habits#18290 Author: Maya
Subject: 1066
Posted: 26 October 2005 at 3:15pm

I leave the light on in the hallway just outside her room and leave her door open a crack which has helped until this week. I think it's probably that we've had a busy week with lots of summer BBQ's so she's had a few late nights and is not sleeping well. She'll get the message eventually (I hope!)]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:15:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18290&title=sleeping-habits#18290 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18272&title=sleeping-habits#18272 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 1066
Posted: 26 October 2005 at 1:15pm

Alyssa was doing that to Emma, she finally told us she was scared of the dark so we brought her a light and we call it the moon glow. Hardly makes any light at all but its enough if she wakes in the night. ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:15:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18272&title=sleeping-habits#18272 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18260&title=sleeping-habits#18260 Author: Maya
Subject: 1066
Posted: 26 October 2005 at 11:44am

In our house I'm the mean one and Willie is the softie! Every time he hears her stir he's like "Just bring her in here and put her in the middle" and I'm like Hell no! Maya has never slept in our bed, and soooo not about to start!

I'm such a mean mother! Maya has been waking up the past few nights, and I get soooo cross with her! I get up, I settle her back down, I get back into bed and not 2 seconds later I hear "Mama..." again. So I get up and close her bedroom door (she hates having it closed) for a few seconds and then I go in and tell her if she settles down she can have the door open but if she keeps crying and calling out I will close it again (she can't reach the door handle.]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:44:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18260&title=sleeping-habits#18260 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18251&title=sleeping-habits#18251 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 1066
Posted: 26 October 2005 at 9:37am

When we did the CC with Arna, David had to literally LOCK our door so I wouldnt get up to her and when I tried he ordered me back to bed!
It helps if you and hubby work together - say every 15mins you check on bubs - one time you go next time he goes... Just so it makes it a bit easier (although it still hard!!)

As I think I said before - it took us about a week - and now we have only had her wake up once in about a month and it was a REALLY cold night so she was in bed with us, but the next night we put her back in her own bed.

Good Luck!! ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:37:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18251&title=sleeping-habits#18251 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18247&title=sleeping-habits#18247 Author: HelenElla
Subject: 1066
Posted: 26 October 2005 at 9:07am

It is sooo hard just leaving them to cry, I'm always too soft on Chloe and give in and give her lots of cuddles. I know that I really shouldn't but I just can't help myself.]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:07:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18247&title=sleeping-habits#18247 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18167&title=sleeping-habits#18167 Author: daikini
Subject: 1066
Posted: 25 October 2005 at 11:47am

Feel free to come and tell us how hard it is being tough on your little girl - believe me, we understand!]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:47:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18167&title=sleeping-habits#18167 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18166&title=sleeping-habits#18166 Author: gollymolly
Subject: 1066
Posted: 25 October 2005 at 11:45am

Thanks for all the advice. I know I need to get tough but its so hard. I think I will try putting her back into her bed. Its just really hard becaue she wakes up with a fright and screams out for me and im such a softie I give in and im so tired .... Maybe I should have asked for advice for mummy to get tough not how to keep my daughter asleep alll night.

Thanks guys ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:45:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18166&title=sleeping-habits#18166 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18068&title=sleeping-habits#18068 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 1066
Posted: 22 October 2005 at 7:13pm

Arna (16 Months) was doing that too, waking up for no reason during the night, so we decided to do the "controlled" crying. Left her for 10 mins then went in to make sure she was ok and gradually increased the time we left her - did this for a week and we now have a child who sleeps through the night.

Dont get me wrong it was hard to hear her crying for mummy but I use to be soft on her and put her in bed with us. The hardest part was when she did the major scream/cry - but you just have to perservere.

Although I was absolutley exhausted by the end of the week I am now able to sleep all night knowing that Arna is sleeping soundly :-)

Supernanny (Jo Frost) / Diane Levy have VERY good tips and tricks for discipline and sleeping habits. Also the "Little Angels" programme is very good ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:13:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18068&title=sleeping-habits#18068 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18057&title=sleeping-habits#18057 Author: HelenElla
Subject: 1066
Posted: 22 October 2005 at 10:01am

My two year old also goes to bed well but now she has started waking and crying want a "quick drink" or she will throw her monkey out of bed and cry because she lost it as well as any other excuse she can think of.

I think she learnt that I'm a big softy and always give in to her since I can't just tune out to the crying like Josh can. We have a baby due very soon so to stop this nightly habit we decided that for a few nights in a row Josh would be the only one to get up to her and he'd be stern and just tuck her in without giving her a drink or anything. She did continue to cry quiet a bit and Josh also had to tie me to the bed to stop me from going in to her. Anyway after 2 very sleepless nights she stopped and has started sleeping right through again. The few sleepless night really were worth it.]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:01:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=18057&title=sleeping-habits#18057 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=17983&title=sleeping-habits#17983 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 1066
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 12:11pm

Have you read either secrets of the baby whisperer, secrets of the baby whisperer for toddlers or any of Diane Levy's books/ colums in littlies mag (I think the books are I love you now go to your room, and arent they gorgous when they're asleep?)They have some good tips for breaking this habit, also Supernanny has a book out and it deals with this issue as well. THere are a number of different methods, but are too involved to get into on here (alot of careful typing!)
good luck! ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:11:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=17983&title=sleeping-habits#17983 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=17977&title=sleeping-habits#17977 Author: gollymolly
Subject: 1066
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 11:54am

I have a young daughter who will be turning three in Dec and still comes in and wants to sleep with mummy. The problem is im due to have another child in Jan so would like my toddler sleeping right through. She will go to bed happily, have a story, turn the lights off and she goes to sleep all by herself. I dont even need to wait in her room until she goes to sleep. But then at about 11:00pm she wakes up and starts crying so I go in and put her back into bed and she will go back to sleep but then 1/2 hour later she wakes again. By one in the morning I am so tired I give in and she sleeps with me till the morning and hubby sleeps in her bed. Any suggestions to get her to sleep right through. She used to be great but as she has gotten older she wakes up. help!!



Edited by gollymolly]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:54:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1066&PID=17977&title=sleeping-habits#17977