Comments on: 7mth old has sudden change in sleep habits – concerned about sleep apnea?

By: alfjr24

alfjr24 — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:39:14 +0000

i had to put a fan in both my daughters rooms, for the constant sound. it worked miracles. of course don’t blow the fan on her, face it away. but consider her naps, she might be sleeping too much durring the day. also consider the foods she eats, is she eating solids, if so, is she comfortable?? is she wet when you get her in the middle of the night?? if so, try not to give her too much to drink before bed. if she’s not napping, she might be over tired, and that needs to be corrected. an hour and a half durring the day should be enough for a nap. and yeah, she probably is teething. if after all this you’re still concerned, call your pediatritian.

she goes to bed at 7 at night, and gets up at 6 am, and taking 2 half hour naps, she’s getting too much sleep. seriously, cut her bedtime later, like 9 if you can help it. both my daughters are in bed before 10 pm, and sleep till 7 am, and take an hour nap.

By: pritti_dayzee

pritti_dayzee — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:42:14 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about it, babies go through many different sleep cycles as they grow. She could be about to hit a growth spurt, my daughter went through one at six months and she wanted to nurse every hour for two days. Or it could be because of the recent change of her mom not being around during the day, you’re right. She could just be testing to make sure that you will still be there at night or she could be craving your company more because she missed you during the day. If this pattern continues for a week, I would call your doctor, for advice if nothing else, so that you don’t go crazy from lack of sleep.

By: mekitty1

mekitty1 — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:45:30 +0000

i wouldnt worry too much. childre tend to change there sleeping patterns often especially when infants. It probally just is the changes in her life now just be sure to stick to a schedual for bed time and she’ll get use to it.

By: wonderbug

wonderbug — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:31:21 +0000

First off, RELAX!!! My 7 mo old is doing the same thing. It’s havoc on us, but we adapt.

Yes, your new schedule has some affect on her sleep, as well as teething. She could also be going thru a growth change.

We have had to put my daughter in her swing (it’s a lay back, not a sit up)and let her watch TV. It works for her and us. She goes right back to “normal” within a couple of days. (She’s no different than other kids and people. Sometimes you just can’t sleep.)

I understand your frustration, because moms usually use those naptimes as mommy time, whether it is to relax, clean, whatever. I was worried too…even after 6 other kids, (but they are all different).

I take each day as it comes. She used to have a “set” bedtime too…she set it, and now that is out of whack.

I just have to change my daily plans. So what, if laundry/dishes gets done a few hours later or not at all for the day…I enjoy her crawling, standing, walking…just being. I just have to work harder and faster…or smarter…when she is asleep.

I worry too, when she DOES sleep thru the night. Mainly, b/c I can’t remember what I did to make it happen.

This too will pass, but if you continue to worry, contact your ped and discuss it with him/her.

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Just now saw your additional info. Reduce the blankets and remove the nite-lite. There’s been studies that babies under two who sleep with a nite-lite have poorer eyesight. I understand your philosophy for it, but I have never used one in the bedroom..they go in the hall, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

By: usdeeper

usdeeper — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:11:06 +0000

You know, not all babies sleep through the night. Take a poll and chances are that the vast majority wake often. The best way to ensure a good nights sleep is to breast feed.. then, when they wake up, you just offer up your breast and they go back to sleep.

By: guruMama

guruMama — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:50:27 +0000

Kids go through different sleeping spells as they grow. Your new schedule probably didn’t help. As far as apnea my daughter had it and GERD as an infant it wasn’t fun. How do you have her positioned to sleep? Try elevating the head of her crib so that she is at more of a reclined position. I can’t officially recommend it but daughter always breathed best on her stomach and since yours is 7 months I would assume that she can roll her self over so might try that position. Check with the doctor on the apnea but be prepared if the doctor thinks that it is possible you will have to spend the night with her in the hospital and they will attach her to a lot of sensors and tubes and things. Otherwise you just may have one of those kids that takes a long time to pick a regular sleep pattern.

By: mvaughan920@sbcglobal.net

mvaughan920@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:45:51 +0000

Of course I would say to call your pediatrician first. I really don’t know much about sleep apnea.

Somethings to consider… Is your little girl napping too much during the day? And is her room quiet and dark as possible?