I've posted on here before about my DS's terrible sleep. Have never cracked it, just got used to the sleep deprivation I think. But am now determined to fix it as I'm worried the impact it's going to have on him if he can't start getting enough sleep. But I've read so many sleep books I think I've confused myself!
He's 11mo now. Has never once slept through. Still has 1 feed (EBF) a night (though know this isn't needed - last week he had his first night with no feed and was absolutely fine).
He typically has 1 nap, 12-3ish
Bedtime routine starts at 645/7ish with a feed, bath, change, story. Then dad gives him a short cuddle and lays him in his cot awake, rubbing his back till he's asleep.
He usually wakes 1-2 times a night. But simply going in and rubbing his back again doesn't help - so not sure it's a sleep association issue?
He'll cry - we settle him down, think he's asleep and leave the room - he'll realise we're leaving and cry again. So I end up sitting next to his cot holding his hand for 1-2hrs while he falls back asleep every night! Obviously this isn't maintainable long term!
Any suggestions??! Please!