My 14 month old daughter still wakes up every night. I've tried all of the "sleep solutions" Please help.

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Many babies this age still need to be fed at night and wake because of hunger. Remember, your daughter's tummy is only the size of her fist, and she is growing fast. Feeding her will help her to go back to sleep faster.

She may be waking because she is teething. That always seems to hurt more at night than in the day time.

She may be waking because she is having bad dreams - and she does not yet have enough words to tell you about them.

Whatever the reason for her waking, your presence will reassure her and make her feel safe. Many parents find that sleep problems are lessened when they keep their children with them at night. Some children sleep in their parents' beds, some on a toddler bed and some in a sleeping bag on the floor. The best solution is the one which enables the most people to get the most sleep.

You will NOT spoil your child by doing this. All children eventually learn to walk, talk, pee in the potty and even sleep in their own beds, when they are ready :)

Dear Loira,

How long does she stay awake before you go get her?

One thing that has worked for me with my 20 month old is to go in and lay her down and rub her back until she falls asleep. Don't pick her up, though, or she'll expect it. It may take a few days to get her into the habit of not expecting to be picked up.

Also, do you feed her enough before bed? And is she teething?

-j.

Before bedtime, have a snack (1 oz of protein and 1 carb basically peanut butter and crackers), read a book and have a drink of water. If she still wakes up talk to your pediatrician. He/she might be able to suggest something.

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My 14 month old daughter still wakes up every night. I've tried all of the "sleep solutions" Please help.

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