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She’s been up 5 times this night. Anyone??

No idea but following with interest as we are in the same situation following flu (tho she wasn't sleeping through previously, it wasn't as bad as this!)

I think our dd is waking after every sleep cycle. I've also had flu so have hacking cough but when better I'm planning to sleep on her floor so I can settle her quickly for a few nights, to see if that helps. We've also stopped engaging with her when we go in her room for wakes and only say 'ssshhh'. Hoping this has some effect.

Piriton is an interesting idea but doesn't make our dd sleepy sadly!

Wake to sleep?

It’s knackering but worth a try. The idea is you rouse them before they wake, then resettle. If she is finding nighttime scary now it might help keep her in a dreamy happy state rather than waking up realising she is alone and crying.

I wouldn’t leave her to cry, it could be night terrors/a feeling of helplessness brought on by the illness.

Another awful night. Things I tried last night:
Piriton-no effect, taking away teddy and white noise machine-she didn’t notice.

She went down ok at 7, then woke at 12, 2.30, 3, 3.30..... and so on. I’m so fed up. What the hell is wrong?

We went through a period of this with dd a while back. What worked then was keeping in her cot - not lifting her out for cuddles etc. We didn't leave her to cry but we comforted her in the cot. Once she knew that she wasn't getting up she slept better. I don't know if you're already doing this but might help if it's relevant. Sorry you had such a rotten night.

I know it seems obvious but are you sure she’s not teething?

Have you tried painkillers?

It is. We have gave her painkillers and she slept all night. Feel awful.