My 7 month old was a good little sleeper once her reflux was under control. She has slept through the night from about 3 months old with a bit of a dip from 5 months where I think she had a sleep regression. The last few weeks however have been hell. Much worse than having a newborn.
She refuses to nap... which in turn is affecting her sleeping at night. When she does nap it's for 30-50 mins and it is a fight to even get her down for that long. She screams because she is tired but then wont sleep.
I've tried routinely putting her down, tried doing it earlier or later, at first signs of tiredness and just at certain times... tried holding her and just putting her in her cot.. tried hush and pat ... nothing works. She is constantly grouchy and night times are now a similar battle. She will be in bed for half 7 nightly... baths dont work as she screams when she has to come out and are not settling for her. My husband has to put her to sleep as she refuses for me. I'm just starting to feel so helpless. I hate leaving her to scream but I'm running out of options. She used to be such a happy baby but spends so much time now screaming and being over tired. She isnt teething yet despite showing some signs a month ago which seem to have stopped since.
I'm just at a loss what to do now and feel lost trying to establish any sleep for her at all. I feel like I'm failing her and just see no end to whatever it is she is going through.
I have an appointment with my HV tomorrow but I just need someone to tell me what to do as the constant screaming and lack of sleep is just getting too much.
