My ds is two and a half and is currently waking every night two or three times. This seems to have started since about a month ago when he was ill and I stroked his hair till he fell asleep. Now he's fine and I've gradually been trying to have less contact as he falls asleep. He still wants me to sit by him but I'm trying to move away to outside the door. This means last night I spent an hour or more constantly patiently and gently re tucking him in as he's up every two minutes. He eventually fell asleep alone but it made no difference in the night.
My question is, is it worth doing what I'm now doing at bedtime? Is this sleep training? Or am I wasting my time? Has anyone else had similar experiences with a two year old suddenly not sleeping anymore? Any support, ideas for what I can do, or shared experiences would be really welcome as I don't know where to go with this. Started a sticker chart last night but he seems to young for it to work.
After four years of sleep deprivation with my oldest I'm really hoping this phase isn't going to go on and on!