DS is 16 months and last night was our worst night yet in terms of sleep. He's never been the best sleeper, he's starts the night in his cot and then moves into the cot attached to our bed on waking (usually in the early hours). He's normally up for the day between 5 and 6.
We've had a bad run of nights over the last few weeks which I'd put down to a combination of teeth, cold and the clock change but last night was hideous.
He went down about 8 (a bit later than usual as we had people over for fireworks). Woke at 12am but went back down within 30 mins in with us. Woke again at 2.30, I gave calpol in case of teeth. He just wouldn't go back down. He tossed and turned and whinged and sat up then lay down all night. At 6ish I gave nurofen and a bottle of milk in desperation and he finally dropped off at 6.45! Then slept till 10.
DH and I are both at work tomorrow so if we have another night like last night it will be tough as we all need to be up and out by 7.30. He's asleep now, went down about 7.30. I gave calpol and anbesol (I can see at least 6 teeth on their way through, he has cut one and I can feel at least 1 more about to cut plus gums are swollen).
I will give nurofen if we wakes (seems to have the edge on calpol). DH and I will go to bed early and split the night in case of another hideous one. Any other tips or thoughts?! I'm willing to give anything a go!