Does your toddler still wake up crying?
My 2 1/2 year old son still wakes up crying every morning and after most naps. What is that about? He's rarely alone and goes to sleep with a cup, his teddies, and lullaby playing. He is rarely woken up before he's ready/woken up at all but he still wakes up crying like a newborn.
Does anyone's toddler still do this? And WHY!? Is this a hormonal imbalance or like neuroticism? Im so serious? I didnt/don't have this problem with his (same aged) sister or older brother so Im confused. I just have to hold and cuddle him til he relaxes. Then he's all "good morning Mommy" with sniffles and a smile??
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It's probably more of a habit, really. He cries, you come, you snuggle and say good morning... sort of nice, especially if he has older siblings to compete with for attention during the day. Is he still in a crib? If so, a change of bed will probably lead to a change of habit. I wouldn't worry about the crying, though. If it bothers you, teach him to call out, "Mommy, mommy!" instead. 🙂
My son has kind of started doing this recently. It's not so much crying as it is just whining? I don't know. I'll go in his room and tell him hi good morning and he'll say it back but just whiney and like he might start crying.
Mine woke up crying last night and twice in the past 2-3 months ago. It’s so weird.
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My 2 1/2 year old started doing this as well. She was sleeping perfect then started developing some fears and separation anxiety. We adjusted her schedule a bit but still will wake up at least once between 4-6 am SCREAMING. It seems to be slowly getting better.