HELP! 14 month old waking several times an hour ALL NIGHT!!!

[LauraGas]

Help!!! My 14 month old DS has never been a particularly good sleeper but the last couple of months has settled into a much better routine with me going in maybe once a night and popping his dummy back in. However, the last four nights, he's been waking several times an hour all night. I go in, pop his dummy back in and he settles again quite quickly but only for 20 mins or so. He's also not eating much at the moment - even favourite things aren't really tempting him. Yesterday he ate a few spoonfulls of lunch and was sick and wouldn't eat anything else till later when he had a bit of bread. My DH is convinced it's because of the heat but I'm starting to worry it may be something else. He's dribbling a bit too so we've been giving him Calpol in case it's a tooth. He's also a bit more clingy than normal. Having said that he also has big periods of being really happy and chirpy! Anyone got any ideas as to what it might be?

[Seona1973]

Could be the heat, teething, a bug, etc. If he was sick that could signify illness - is he taking plenty of fluids to keep him hydrated especially if it is warm where you are?

[LauraGas]

Thanks for responding. Yes, he's taking lots of water. It's been really warm the last couple of days - last night his thermometer in his room said it was 25 degrees! Had the window open, and him just in a short sleeve body suit with no cover. Might try just a nappy tonight if it's as hot.

[Snowi]

Hi LauraGas, if it's any consolation my DS (11 weeks old) is having the exact same symptoms! also off feeding etc. I've put it down to the hot weather!