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Re: Help! My toddler wont sleep

Posted by spot on June 17, 2002 at 09:32:14:

In Reply to: Help! My toddler wont sleep posted by Sami on June 17, 2002 at 08:06:56:

he wakes up screaming? has he always done this?

he could possibly be having night terrors, but then he would usually not wake if left to himself; also other nocturnal events (try videotaping him for the first couple hours sleep so you can capture his waking; you or doctor may spot something else going on). Also, speak to his pediatrician about your concerns. One thing he may suggest, when appropriate, some doctors will prescribe a SHORT - like 1-2 weeks - course of a mild drug (eg. Benadryl) for a child to break the sleep cycle they're caught in. This may be appropriate for your son; however, the doctor may feel he is too young at this point, I don't know.

Good luck.

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