how can I get ds to fall asleep earlier?

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griffalo2 · 01/09/2011 21:07

No matter how early I put him to bed he wont fall asleep any earlier than 9 and seems tired throughout the day,hes always restless throughout the night,he sleepwalks and has night terrors occasionally which I know is triggered from being over tired.
What can I do?

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nenevomito · 01/09/2011 22:06

I had a late sleeper! can you tell me a bit about the evening / bedtime routine do you have with him?

BranchingOut · 01/09/2011 22:09

Late sleeper here too!

Sorry, but I think that some of them just have late body clocks.

CharlotteBronteSaurus · 01/09/2011 22:12

i doubt you can - i think under 5s are set to either owl or lark

if it helps, both mine go to bed at 7ish, but one or both is always up by 5.30.

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griffalo2 · 01/09/2011 23:16

Hes 5.8yrs old.
Routine has always been,bath at 7 for bout 20 mins then pjs,story and lights out at 7:45.
Hes quite good at goin to bed and lying quietly.he just cant seem to fall asleep.
Hes awake at 7 most mornings.he gets lots of exercise in day too.
By 3 everyday hes knackerd,gets on sofa and watches tv struggling to keep eyes open

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