My 16 week dd has suddenly started fighting sleep and every nap time and bed time ends up in a tantrum and screaming fit that lasts up to an hour (can babies this small have a tantrum? it really seems like it: stiff little body, thrashing around, clenched fists etc)
She has gone from being a great sleeper and able to self-soothe, to fighting it all the way. I know its quite common to have sleep regression at this age but I wasn't prepared for the fight we have.
We do a routine for bed time but not for naps. I know she's probably over-tired but i watch her like a hawk and when I notice she is starting to tire I take her through to her room. I rock her until she is virtually asleep in my arms but as soon as I put her down she wakes up and screams, i cuddle here again and then put her down, etc etc - this can go on for hours.
The irony is that when she does go to sleep she is very settled in the night and only usually wakes up once or twice. Anyone got any tips for encouraging sleep? I am worried we have set a pattern where she feels she has to work herself up before she can sleep.