Really hoping someone can suggest something here!
My 27 month old has really been a great sleeper (bar the usual teething and illness and that would never be for more than a couple of nights really). A true 7-7 kinda guy.
Literally since the new year he has been disturbed at night, no particular reason as far as I could see. At the start it was easily solved with a quick cuddle and back into his cot. No worries. He then got a temp and fever for a couple of nights which involved a bit more heavy duty care, cuddles on sofa but again, within the hour he went back in albeit perhaps 3/4 times. After that died down, he pulled it back with minimal waking again but getting up hideously early instead (think 4.30-5). Last night was a horror. Went down ok at 7, but screaming from 11 onwards and refused point blank to go back into bed. Woke up with him in my arms on sofa - he refuses to come into our bed, not used to it I guess.
He’s also been refusing his milk before bed which is odd, but eating normally and seems fit, well and happy during the day.
For background he stoppped napping completely (his choice) about 3 months ago and coped very well with that. He has a consistent routine before bed and has done for a long time which works well, so far, in terms of getting him to sleep, although am worried about tonight as last night was so hideous.
I’m now wondering if removing the cot sides would help as he does seem very distressed in the cot and has managed to climb out during this period, but part of me is loathe to do so as up until 3 weeks ago he was as happy as a sandman in bed.
Any thoughts welcome. So tired and starting to dread the night time.