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Sleeping problem
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My son is going to be 4 year old in couple of months. He is not going to school now. He is at home. He don't sleep at afternoon instead he sleep around 5pm - 7pm. Then he goes bed very late. Around 12pm - 1 am. And wake up at 10 am. Since he not school and not getting tired that much. We were worried.
So i managed to change is sleep patterns.
I keep him engaged and don't let him sleep in daytime. So he now goes to bed around 8pm in night. But waking up only at 10am. He drink milk around 5-6am in morning and fall asleep again.
He sleep 14 hours straight. Is it good to sleep.
He will go to school in October.
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It is good you are setting a routine
More daylight time
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Dim light
Good meal
10 to 12 hrs is sufficient
Plan morning activities before hand
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Continue that. Avoid the daytime nap
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10 to 12 hrs sleep is enough. Wake him up and keep engaged mentally /physically.
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Check if quality of sleep is affected by any snoring /nose block /restlessness during night
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1.Encourage Daytime Activity: Promote physical activity during the day to time .Avoid evening sleep, instead make it play time.
2.Consistent Bedtime Routine: Establish a calming bedtime routine that includes activities like brushing teeth, reading a story, and quiet play to signal that it's time to wind down.
3.Limit screen time:at least2 hrs before bed time.
4.Modeling Healthy Sleep Habits: Children often learn by example, so parents can model good sleep hygiene themselves. Demonstrating consistent bedtime routines and prioritizing sufficient sleep for adults sets a positive example for children to follow.
5.Helathy earing habits.
6.Consistency is key when it comes to sleep hygiene for young children.
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Practice him to sleep at 8pm daily.afternoon can take small nap . Sleeping at 5pm not to be encouraged.14 hrs of sleep not needed.10 hrs sleep is enough.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
It is okay to sleep
But how about afternoon nap from 1 to 3pm
That would reduce some amount of night time sleep
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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