Hi Babe
In a bit of a rush so can’t write too much but will try to pop back later if I can.
Well, I am also not the best person re sleep as both my boys have been shockers (that said J slept thru last night and sun night, the only times ever so far). J’s sleep is improving a lot now…
I do think this is partly an age thing, I have noticed chgs over time with J and at the moment I think they are developing so much they know they are tired but they are also really aware that they are ‘missing out’ when they are asleep. I make sure J knows we will all be going to bed soon (at night)… in case that helps (they understand so much)
J has a pillow and LOVES it. It is a Sheridan kids one and is v small and flat. Ikea also have good kids ones for the cot. He is also in a sleeping bag but I use a v light cot quilt – we sometimes pull it over him (even w the bag, we use the merino ones) and sometimes it is just there at the bottom of his cot. He seems to find it comforting. And recently we got him a little toy tyo cuddle, which he likes (but this is prob more bc his older bro has toys in his bed!).
I often sit with him while he sleeps, but I tell him I will leave if he plays/gets up. Sometimes I have to leave na dhe gets upset but then I go back in and he is more likely to sleep. I sometimes give him some water at night. Generally I ask him what he wants… but tell him it is still sleep time.
We went oseas for a couple of weeks and it took about a week for him to settle at home again – it also coincided w going back to crèche after3 weeks with us – all the adjustment messed with him for a week or so…
I hate to say this, but I have just weaned in the last week – and this has helped night waking (or it is a coincidence)
Hope that rambling helps… (my main thoughts is it is an age thing and the disruption from travel…)
ps in reading back - guess i did have time for a full reply LOL