‘My two-year-old son is still not sleeping through’

“I’ve wasted countless hours trying to put my son to sleep,” says Kimberly. ‘For example, I’ve made a sleep schedule and keep a routine: wash every night, put on pajamas, brush my teeth and finally read a story. But whatever I do, nothing helps. ‘

Sleep on

Kimberly has now found out that some children just take a long time to sleep through. “According to a sleep consultant, most children continue to sleep once they know how to fall asleep themselves,” she says. But by ‘sleeping through’ it is not meant that your child will sleep from seven to seven. They usually wake up every two to three hours. ‘

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A growth spurt, the flu, separation anxiety or nightmares: your child can wake up at night for all kinds of reasons. “That’s normal,” says Kimberley, “but it’s usually temporary. Unfortunately that does not apply to us – for my son it is not a phase, but the standard. ‘

‘Do not feel guilty’

Meanwhile, Kimberly has more or less given up. Whatever I do, none of my efforts are rewarded. And that’s frustrating, but I know it won’t last forever. There will come a time when my son will sleep through the night. So if you have one of those night owls, don’t feel guilty. You are not doing anything wrong. Some kids are just late bloomers when it comes to sleep. ‘

Source: Scary Mommy