Could this be his teeth distressing him???

Josh used to be a really great sleeper...but for the last couple of weeks he has been crying out alot....some nights its every hour or two...other nights its every half hour or so. But when I go in to check on him and settle him back to sleep, I find he is still asleep, dummy is in and blankets are where they should be!! A couple of friends told me its because his teeth are giving him nightmares and it will pass when his teeth cut thru. Does that seem right??? Is there anything I can do for him....even tho he's still asleep he sounds so distressed its awful :( the only suggestion I got from friends was to give him panadol or nurofen each night before bed until his teeth come in :rolleyes: sorry but Im not into medicating my kid "just incase" lol

Oh I should add, Im only assuming he is teething....his gums just have a slight lump I can feel but cant see anything....but for the last 2 months he's been really drooly, chomping on everything and really red cheeks.

Could he be getting a cold? My DD cries out in her sleep when she is in pain, or getting sick.

As for teething, I have only medicated when they're visibly cutting the gum and causing her to scream and cry in pain and she can't sleep at all.

I would keep him close for a few nights if you're worried. Can you sleep in his room, or co-sleep?
That's what I do when DD is unsettled.

HTH.