This is quite a tricky one as there could be any number of reasons for this behaviour but the first thing I would try is waking your daughter up before she wakes herself. This may sound strange but the reason for suggesting this is so that you can wake her gently, pick her up and cuddle her, talk to her soothingly, sit her on your lap and offer a drink. When she is more fully awake you could look at a book together before changing her nappy and getting on with the afternoon activities. Have something planned – a walk, a visit to a friend, her favourite toys set out ready so there isn’t a gap between sleeping and being busy.
Your daughter has clearly got herself into a habit of waking up and crying and doing this a few times should break the habit and you can go back to leaving her to wake herself – but I would advise going to her the minute you hear her wake and do the same as I have suggested above, keeping her busy and occupied as soon as she is awake should stop the thought of crying.
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Thanx. Will definately give it a try.
I have an 18 month year and recently when she wakes up after her afternoon nap she cries and cries. This crying can go on for 45 minutes and nothing i do seems to calm her. I pick her up she kicks wanting to be put down but when i put her down she screams even more. Before this she was fine. Anyone got any suggestions?
This is quite a tricky one as there could be any number of reasons for this behaviour but the first thing I would try is waking your daughter up before she wakes herself. This may sound strange but the reason for suggesting this is so that you can wake her gently, pick her up and cuddle her, talk to her soothingly, sit her on your lap and offer a drink. When she is more fully awake you could look at a book together before changing her nappy and getting on with the afternoon activities. Have something planned – a walk, a visit to a friend, her favourite toys set out ready so there isn’t a gap between sleeping and being busy.
Your daughter has clearly got herself into a habit of waking up and crying and doing this a few times should break the habit and you can go back to leaving her to wake herself – but I would advise going to her the minute you hear her wake and do the same as I have suggested above, keeping her busy and occupied as soon as she is awake should stop the thought of crying.
The information provided by our experts is intended for educational purposes only. Neither the expert nor gurgle can be held responsible or liable for any loss or claim arising out of the use, or misuse, of the suggestions made on this site. As our experts do not know your specific circumstances, they are not suggesting any specific course of action for you to follow. If you have any concerns about your health, the health of your child or the health of someone you know, please consult with your doctor or other healthcare professional for individualised health and medical advice.
I have an 18 month year and recently when she wakes up after her afternoon nap she cries and cries. This crying can go on for 45 minutes and nothing i do seems to calm her. I pick her up she kicks wanting to be put down but when i put her down she screams even more. Before this she was fine. Anyone got any suggestions?
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