My 6 Month Old and Sleeping

If he was sleeping through the night before then you know with certainty that he can do it (i.e., he doesn't need to be fed, etc). I would give it 2 nights without going to him when he wakes. If he cries, try hard not to go to him (obviously only if you're sure he isn't sick) and I am betting within that time he'll go back to sleeping straight through the night (worked for me with two kids, anyway). Also, put a bunch of pacifiers in his crib so he can easily find one when he needs it.

Is he teething? This always interrupts my guy's sleeping habits. And maybe he just needs to know that you are there when he wakes. In other words, who knows? But patience is the key. If he is teething, however, try all natural teething tablets that you can find almost anywhere. They seem to be very calming work wonders for mine. Good luck.

Hey J.,
my daughter is 6 months old and seems to be going through a little phase like that too! she has been a remarkable sleeper since day 1 but's just a little out of sorts right now! It might be because we just moved (and, in your case, because he spent a week away from home), but there's a possibility its also because their teeth are coming in and they're just a little uncomfortable. That could be why he's looking to get the bink back... Emma seems to be going through the same thing. My 2 year old went through the same phase and I don't recall it going very long. I know there's not much advice here, but at least I can tell you it might just last a couple of weeks until 1. his teeth break through or 2. he just gets back into his routine:) If you do think it could be his teeth, try giving him some baby orajel before bed or whenever he wakes up. it seems to sooth at least for a lttle bit. Good luck!

Kids start to need more visual stimulation and physical activity at 6 months old. Make sure he's getting a lot of time playing on the floor with colorful, musical, and textural toys and lots of interaction with people faces. Keep him out of the swing and excersaucer as much as possible. Wear him out everyday and he'll sleep deeper at night dispight sore gums, missing paci, and slight hunger pains.

If it continues to be a problem make sure you contact his pediatrician.

Ah yes, I am very familiar with breaking baby of grandma! Any time they laid him down for night-night or a nap they would always lay in the bed with him first and then put him in his crib! Ack! So I wondered why he always fussed at naptime and bedtime for a few days afterward. I don't know really how you can break it, you may have to start over on your bedtime routine. Also, my little guy was teething horribly at that age... maybe tr a does of tylenol and a little orajel on the binky at bedtime. If you aren't comfortable with the tylenol, try Disney's Gentle Naturals Homeopathic Teething drops.

Just give it some time....if all he wants is his binky and goes right back down, that is good. Just make as little disturbance as possible when you go in to soothe him. You may want to "wait" and see if he will soothe himself back to sleep. It is hard to not rush right in when you hear him fuss,...but he may settle down on his own without your help.

Good Luck
T.