*HELP*Hysterical 2.5 year old - can't sleep

[Charlyfrog]

Have you considered starting with a paediatrician? As everything seem to go off kilter from the nasty accident, it seems like its sent your little one's mind/memory and emotions completely haywire! You'd probably have to go through a GP for a referral but if you already know of a peadiatrician, you can ask for a referral to them. I think as they are experts with kids, they can at least start you off in the right direction, even if it means referring you on to someone else if needs be.

HTH

(only saw this post tonight, sorry love )

[BellyBelly]

Changes at home etc can result in this sort of unsettled behaviour, with another little one in the house that too could be causing some grief for him. Give him lots of reassurance and see if you can have some regular one on one time with him to see if it improves?

[Beatrix]

HUn

This sound like my house.. my DD is almost 2 and I get several hysterical fits every night. I have no idea whats wrong with her.
I am considering seeing a dr.. but i think it may be due to the seperation I have had with my kids dad.

I have no advice for you but wanted to say you arent alone

[foreva*your*mummy]

Well the only advice I can give is expereince on what happened to us. We moved to WA from NZ and our little man was 2, it was a huge life change for everyone and they kids really found it hard to cope, my sons sleeping pattern went out the window!!, waking all hours of the night and crying lots. We took him to Big W ( or you can go where ever). and got him a soft toy, He choose what he wanted ( with some little persuation lol) and that was his new special friend. The one he choose was a stuffed little boy type teddie. hes really cute with a cap on and clothes but a soft toy. This worked absolute miricals for us. He took it absolutly everywhere he went, It was super special that Ted Ted slept with him to keep him company, we told my little DS a story about it. He took ted ted ( toys name) to daycare, on daily outings, and to bed. Even now over a year on he will still take him out when we are going somewhere that he thinks is a little unfamilir or scary to him. He chipped his tooth the other day and had to go to the dentist so ted ted came with us. Usually otherwise he just stays in DS bed.
I would definatly recomend you try this, I think it is something constant and secure in his life and maybe you could say its because he is a big boy now and has a big boy bed???. Im sure you will think of a story. I also think it would be good if he is going to daycare now? they do find it hard.
HTH ( after I have written all this I just thought mayb he already has something like this lol )

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

My DS has Herr Hare the bunny, who goes to all new places with us and ALWAYS is there for nap-times, even at nursery. His sleep is better... unless he can't find Herr Hare at night and then he needs us to give him his bunny back!

Sorry, that was an aside, but if you do go down this route (and I know it works for a lot of people) remember to buy TWO toys at the time and rotate them - so every time you wash the bedding, wash the toy and give the spare one. That way if one is lost you have one that will be accepted. We have a new Herr Hare tucked away, but got him just a couple of months ago and he's so new and soft and colourful! Not going to fool DS for a minute so we're careful with Herr Hare and where he can go.