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Thursday, December 10, 2009

User post: Question to you moms and dads out there about sleep?

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Our son is going to be two in April, and is exploding in his verbal skills and physical abilites.  In the last two weeks alone he's started associating shapes (think puzzles and activity blocks) and the words and phrases are really coming together.  Physically he's a big kid and super active, but has been pretty slow socially and verbally.  I don't think he's behind the curve, I think (and have gotten reinforcement from our pediatrician) that his activity level has been his focus.  Here's the thing, his sleeping has deteriorated.  No new routine, no new bed, no big changes.  I thought he was teething and took him in today to be sure it wasn't his ears, and he's fine.  The theory is that he's just having a hard time with some of these newfound abilities and trying to process them.  Anyone else go through this?  Any tips?  Thanks.
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  • meanny's Avatar
    Posted by meanny Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:56pm PST

    decreased sensory stimulation. basically dim the lights talk in softer tones as bedtime approaches always make it a positive thing never a punishment. a rocking chair and a book of lullabys are real handy.this is a great age trying to keep up is exercise enough.

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  • pooh's Avatar
    Posted by pooh Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:09am PST

    ia your last name rentchler

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  • rockin' mom's Avatar
    Posted by rockin' mom Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:49pm PST

    I agree with memaw. About an hour before bed, I turn on a realxing "cartoon" for my daughter and it helps calm her down from the days activities. The Baby Channel or Baby TV is great. On Dish network it costs $9.99 per month and totally worth it. I'm glad your son is so smart!! Isn't it exciting to see each new development? My daughter is 5 and it's awesome to see what she learns in preschool.

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  • jtjunkie's Avatar
    Posted by jtjunkie Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:04am PST

    Went through the same with my little guy. Delayed speech and all. He would've rather run around the house than talk. I'm sure you're right that it is the newfound skills he is coming up with. We just stuck to his normal routine and soon all was well again. By the way, get ready, ours is never quiet anymore!!!

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  • lisapizza's Avatar
    Posted by lisapizza Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:18pm PST

    first of all , don't freak out about his lack of verbal skills. my son was the same exact way. he almost didn't say a word until the age of 3, now he won't shut up...................did i really just say that!! well anyway, their brains go through a lot of hormonal changes all the time. there is a hormone (can't recall the name of it) that affects their sleep. this level changes with growth spurts. he should be back to normal soon. but i would totally decrease his stimulation too. good luck

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  • Charlene's Avatar
    Posted by Charlene Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:18am PST

    Thanks, this was super helpful! And no on the last name.

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