My 18 month old who has typically been a good sleeper since 14 months has started waking in the night crying/screaming. I've tried Calpol and nurofen but it doesn't make a difference so I don't think it's teeth.
He'll wake around 11, he'll go back to sleep but as soon as i leave the room he's up crying again. This goes on for hours until eventually he comes into bed with me or I sleep on the floor with him.
Unfortunately it's not sustainable to have him in bed with me because my 3 year old is going through a phase of waking in the night after starting pre school and if I go and settle my 3 year old my 18 month old becomes hysterical and it's not safe to leave him in my bed alone.
I just don't know what to do. I've brought his nap earlier and cut it. No difference. I've tried white noise. Any ideas? I'm really starting to suffer from the lack of sleep. I'm averaging about 4 hours a night.
Just to add some details: husband works away a lot, helps when he's home but often isn't.
Nap is now 11:30-1 but often only ends up being half hour as this sleep has also gone to pot.