My toddler just won’t settle tonight

[Eumie]

So usually my toddler sleeps really well, 6-6. However tonight he woke at 9 and won’t settle back to sleep. I’ve tried water, milk, cuddles, nappy change, Calpol, more milk. The only thing he seems to want is cuddles and reading the same book over and over. I’m not feeling well, and I’m exhausted, I can’t spend all night reading the same book. I’ll go mad.

My OH is away, so I don’t know if the problem is that he doesn’t want me. But unfortunately there’s no other option. This always seems to happen on nights when it’s just me.

sorry for the rant. I don’t know if I need advice or some some commiseration.

I used to tell my child that mummy is off duty now. Stop giving attention, no more conversation. Switch all lights off and go to bed yourself.

I'd get them up for half an hour.

Reset.

Then do the bedtime routine again and hope it lasts this time.

Or just let them get in your bed if that's easier for tonight.