up all night

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The last three days my 14 month old has woke up at midnight and wants to play. HEr crying when she wakes up is wakeing up my four year old who then cries for an hour that she cant sleep. And now I'm crying because I havent slept in three days. The baby seams fine she just want to get up and play.
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Little diva is 15 months, and same thing. She wants to practice walking and talking. Just keep the light off and speak softly - maybe soft music or a soft light show thing will work. She eventually goes back to sleep. Also, the molars are coming in. Try some ibuprofen before bedtime and see if it will help - that's one reason they awaken in the first place.
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I had not even thought about her teeth. Thanks Ill try that tonight
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I feel your pain. My baby has been doing a similar thing, wide awake at 4:00 or 1:00. I think its teeth for us too.

I hope you get some sleep!
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For me, it was a sign to cut back on daytime naps. First we went from 2 to 1. After awhile it happened again, so we shortened his nap. Now, at 2.5 if he has a nap he's up all night. He just didn't need as much sleep as other babies!
Alana
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