Hi,

I have a 22 month old son who has been a dreadful sleeper from day one. He is in a big bed as baby number two is on the way and due in October. He wakes 5-6 times a night crying out for mummy or daddy. I have spoken with a nurse who said routine is the key. I believe he has always been in a good routine. His routine now is bed at 7:30pm. He is a great sleeper during the day giving his day care mum 2-3 hours at about midday. The thing is he will go to bed fine, no crying, screaming, just reading a book, kisses, we leave the door open, he doesn't come out and we don't hear another peep until my head hits that pillow, then it starts. Can anyone out there please give me some tips. He has had a dummy for sleeping only which I decided last night that was it, no more dummy so WE threw it in the bin. He hasn't asked for it since. When he does I say to him "remember we put your dummy in the bin, you're a big boy now, big boys don't need a dummy" and he seems to be fine with this. I thought the main reason he was waking all the time at night was because he lost his dummy.... I am becoming quite exhausted, I work full time, am 24 weeks pregnant and need sleep but my son is just not allowing it. Magazines that I have read have ALL said your bub could sleep through anywhere between 6months and 18 months... WHEN WILL HE SLEEP THREW... HELP ME!!!

Micky xxoo