restless sleeping in 12 month old - Children's Health Message Board

chanel · 03-23-2001, 04:44 AM

I am a grandma taking care of my little year old granddaughter. I have never seen a baby toss & turn & let out little crys in her sleep, like this baby does. She goes to sleep by herself without any problems but then she tosses & turns all night. It seems like she's never still for more that five minutes. Does anyone have any suggestions, or is this normal for some babies?

ser · 03-23-2001, 01:48 PM

Have you asked her Mother. It could be something she has done all 12mo and mom/dad have addressed it to the DR. I had a child with Gerd a severe type of acid reflucx that cries in her sleep now and again. Also is she teething? Molars should be comming in. My daughter had all four come in at once when she was about 12 1/2 mo and she slept bad for a week. I wish you the best

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chanel · 03-25-2001, 07:49 AM

This baby sleeps in a room away from her mom & dad & they use sound machines & fans so that they get their sleep. They say that she doesn't do this at home, but since I have her about half of the time, I feel that they just aren't hearing her.
I thought about the teething part & tried giving her Tylenol a couple of nights but it didn't help the restlessness at all.
Thank you for answering.

ser · 03-26-2001, 12:06 PM

Have you tried a humidifier or fan like at home....maybe it is too quiet. Also, do you notice it more when she eats certin food(S) ? I agree she shouldn't be crying but it may be normal... need to ask a DR what they think? Do you have a hospital near that you can ask a nurse?

chanel · 03-31-2001, 12:10 PM

I bought a sound machine that plays the sound of rain. It's like the one she had at home. I don't want to put her on any kind of drug. I'm hoping to find something natural. She doesn't take naps either & it just doesn't seem normal. Her dad said they took her to the doctor & he said there is nothing wrong with her. Since this is an every night situation, I don't think it is what she is eating, although I have tried changing things.
Thanks for trying to help.