6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule

kdm1984 · 07-11-2022, 06:36 AM

The little guy slept great through the night for most of his fifth month, but in the last two weeks, he's been up most nights except for one. We tried shortening his naps in the morning and afternoon, but that hasn't worked. We've also tried to allow him to correct it naturally (which he's been able to do before), but that hasn't worked, either.

Any ideas? Husband usually does overnight duties, but we gave them to paternal grandpa last night so we could have a break and sleep. LO didn't sleep for grandpa, either.

Aerynne · 07-11-2022, 06:39 AM

I have never had a six month old sleep through the night consistently. I have heard good things about the No Cry Sleep Solution, though.

ECingMama · 07-11-2022, 06:48 AM

Might be heat-related.

Or teething.

Is he crawling?

MegMarch · 07-11-2022, 08:28 AM

Sleep isn't really linear. There will be changes through the next few years stemming from things like teething, developmental leaps, growth spurts, etc. That doesn't mean it isn't dreadfully hard to go from reliable sleep to interruptions through the night

That's around the age I start co-sleeping with my first. If that's something you want to explore, several of us here can guide you towards ways to make it safe and also not keep you feeling trapped at bedtime.

Best ways to get a kiddo to sleep better naturally are lots of time outside and/or in the water, ime.

You may want to put them on a little potty at the first wakeup. Sometimes that bit of a breeze on their bottom is enough to stimulate them to pee and that will allow them to get back to sleep more deeply.

kdm1984 · 07-11-2022, 12:41 PM

Not crawling yet.

Thanks everyone!

2sunshines · 07-12-2022, 03:32 PM

yea my kids would do a bit of jumping around like that too. Sleeping well for a time then "revert" to lots of night wakefulness. It was usually due to a big change in their bodies (they are going through so much!) - teething is a huge culprit. Growth spurt which in turn causes a higher feeding need was another one....

When your ds is up at night is he crying? In pain? Hungry? Just up and want to play? I'd deal with these different cues differently.

kdm1984 · 07-13-2022, 08:46 AM

We got full empirical proof of teething yesterday -- blood from the mouth, yanking on the ears without a temp, and lots of fussing over pain. Poor little guy! He did sleep a little better last night. We're giving him Tylenol as indicated by his pediatrician.

07-11-2022, 06:36 AM	#1
kdm1984 Seedling Rose Join Date: May 2022 Location: Springfield, MO, USA Posts: 12	6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule The little guy slept great through the night for most of his fifth month, but in the last two weeks, he's been up most nights except for one. We tried shortening his naps in the morning and afternoon, but that hasn't worked. We've also tried to allow him to correct it naturally (which he's been able to do before), but that hasn't worked, either. Any ideas? Husband usually does overnight duties, but we gave them to paternal grandpa last night so we could have a break and sleep. LO didn't sleep for grandpa, either. __________________ INTP/BCIR per Beyond Personality assessment Mom to Vincent, born 01-05-22

07-11-2022, 06:39 AM	#2
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,377	Re: 6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule I have never had a six month old sleep through the night consistently. I have heard good things about the No Cry Sleep Solution, though. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

07-11-2022, 06:48 AM	#3
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,767	Re: 6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule Might be heat-related. Or teething. Is he crawling? __________________ Wife who is thankful to be in love....20 years Homeschooling Mom of three....17 DD dancer and 14 DS surfer and 7 DD dolly mommy

07-11-2022, 08:28 AM	#4
MegMarch Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,922	Re: 6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule Sleep isn't really linear. There will be changes through the next few years stemming from things like teething, developmental leaps, growth spurts, etc. That doesn't mean it isn't dreadfully hard to go from reliable sleep to interruptions through the night That's around the age I start co-sleeping with my first. If that's something you want to explore, several of us here can guide you towards ways to make it safe and also not keep you feeling trapped at bedtime. Best ways to get a kiddo to sleep better naturally are lots of time outside and/or in the water, ime. You may want to put them on a little potty at the first wakeup. Sometimes that bit of a breeze on their bottom is enough to stimulate them to pee and that will allow them to get back to sleep more deeply.

07-11-2022, 12:41 PM	#5
kdm1984 Seedling Rose Join Date: May 2022 Location: Springfield, MO, USA Posts: 12	Re: 6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule Not crawling yet. Thanks everyone! __________________ INTP/BCIR per Beyond Personality assessment Mom to Vincent, born 01-05-22

07-12-2022, 03:32 PM	#6
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,058	Re: 6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule yea my kids would do a bit of jumping around like that too. Sleeping well for a time then "revert" to lots of night wakefulness. It was usually due to a big change in their bodies (they are going through so much!) - teething is a huge culprit. Growth spurt which in turn causes a higher feeding need was another one.... When your ds is up at night is he crying? In pain? Hungry? Just up and want to play? I'd deal with these different cues differently. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 21) and two teens (17 and 15)

07-13-2022, 08:46 AM	#7
kdm1984 Seedling Rose Join Date: May 2022 Location: Springfield, MO, USA Posts: 12	Re: 6 month old has gotten off sleep schedule We got full empirical proof of teething yesterday -- blood from the mouth, yanking on the ears without a temp, and lots of fussing over pain. Poor little guy! He did sleep a little better last night. We're giving him Tylenol as indicated by his pediatrician. __________________ INTP/BCIR per Beyond Personality assessment Mom to Vincent, born 01-05-22

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