My 9 month old constantly stands up when put to bed. He's afraid to sit himself down so ultimately he cries and I go put him back down. I've tried going in there and just laying him back down and leaving. He thinks it's a game and smiles when I come in. That lasted about a week with no results. So I started waiting until he was really upset to go in and put him down. It worked great the first day he didn't get back up, so I thought I was on to something. Now we are back to him just getting right back up and it's been another week. We are going on an hour of me trying to get him to go to sleep. I'm ready to just let him stand there and cry until he falls down and goes to sleep, but I don't know if it's going to work and with his twin in the room, I can't have him screaming because he wakes the other one. Any suggestions to get him to stay down? My daughter never did this, even after learning to stand up.
Is it possible he has a silent reflux issue? My son wouln't lie down at all. Turns out he was uncomfortable to the point where he could only fall asleep if he was upright. Good luck, hope something helps soon. Sleep deprivation is not fun for anyone. :(
Do you just lay him back down?
You might try helping him figure out how to get down on his own. Some kids pick that up faster than others. It is also something you can help him practice when he is not in his crib, but standing holding onto the side of the sofa or the coffee table or whatever. Sitting back down is a skill, like any other and they learn it eventually. Spending a few minutes during the day practicing the skill with him, might help speed up the process. But he will eventually get it either way.
I've had kiddos do this, and I've just had to leave them. It will take a couple of days, but he will learn. If you have a pack-n-play you could put him in another room for a few days, until he's laying himself down, then move back to his regular room.
Good Luck,
M
First, I would try what V. said which is helping him learn to sit down on his own. Second my daughter is doing the same thing, this being my second that has done this I do know that staying in and there and lightly holding her down until she settles helps. I mean lightly, nothing that might hurt him or smother :). they eventually do get frustrated with you holding them still and start to cry a little but they also wear themselves out in the process hahaha and that helps settle them too. I am starting sleep training with my 9 month old and I know how daunting it can be, just stay strong with your resolve and remember that this is only a season. That's my mantra haha helps me to stay sane in those insane moments, best of luck mama!!
