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15 month old separation anxiety throughout night

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longingformore · 13/09/2017 01:13

For months and months, dd has slept really well at night time (unless teething or poorly). She has a bath, story and milk, and then sleeps from about 7:30pm-6:30/7am. I sometimes pop in if she can't find her dummy, but other than that no issues.

Recently during the day she's been going through a lot of separation anxiety with me - following me around all day (I'm a sahm), and crying if I leave the room. I understand that this I totally normal, and always try to be comforting and reassuring.

But unfortunately the separation anxiety is now at night time too, with DD waking up many times and wanting me/asking for me and crying. I go in to let her know I'm there, but she just gets more upset and angry when I leave. I would just bring her in with us, but she refuses to co sleep.

I don't really know what to do, as she's getting so upset but I don't like leaving her crying. In the end she's just so tired she falls asleep, only to wake up 30-60 mins later doing the same. Do I just have to ride it out?

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FATEdestiny · 13/09/2017 13:10

I think it's just a phase. I would give enough reassurance that she needs for now.

longingformore · 13/09/2017 20:49

Thank you, it's just nice having some reassurance. I hope it passes soon.

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