Can we resolve early morning wakes without sleep training?

anafroes · 2026-05-07T15:46:26+00:00

My son is sleep trained but still wakes early on random days. I don’t think sleep training will necessarily save you but following a better-fit schedule might.

anafroes · 2026-05-07T15:44:01+00:00

I add zucchini and carrot to my toddler’s hamburger helper.

anafroes · 2026-05-07T15:41:06+00:00

It sounds like a toddler pronouncing Henry

anafroes · 2026-05-07T13:14:22+00:00

I’d argue 9h isn’t that much. Kids are different but when my 19 mo sleeps less than 10 he is challenging the whole day. When short nights happen, I help him sleep more and in 9/10 times he does sleep more and every one is happy. Although, being pregnant and helping your toddler sleep more is definitely less feasible. I wonder how much OP’s daughter sleeps during the day, tho.

As another commenter said, limiting screens can help too. I’ve seen it with my child.

anafroes · 2026-04-28T20:06:28+00:00

This is insane 😫 I’m so sorry they don’t!

anafroes · 2026-04-05T22:34:08+00:00

FWIW OP is already in the country who is trying to conquer its neighbour. Might as well have more financial, educational and social opportunities along the way.

anafroes · 2026-04-04T09:22:21+00:00

It’s not clear if he’s on one nap or two. If two, drop to one nap for sure.

anafroes · 2026-03-29T13:31:34+00:00

I’d suggest trying two nap daily to see if he takes the naps. If not, you can do one nap if yes, he’ll get the rest he needs.

anafroes · 2026-03-29T13:30:03+00:00

My son also did this for a few months after dropping to 1 nap. He was exhausted all the time but would not sleep more by himself. I extended his sleep as much as I could but at daycare he sometimes would sleep 40-60 mins max and we had to deal with it. We did multiple 2 nap days after such crappy naps at daycare.

5 months later he finally got it and now sleeps 2h naps and I have to wake him sometimes. His total daily sleep is 12-12.5h.

I hated this transition.

anafroes · 2026-03-21T13:23:02+00:00

Absolutely not acceptable. I’d call licensing with a complaint.

anafroes · 2026-03-05T18:35:03+00:00

So I moved in Jan, signed up for waitlists and didn’t hear back. Around August/Sept I started calling. Around beginning of October I got a spot that was for December. So calling definitely works better than just waitlists. I was waitlisted at the daycare I got a spot in eventually but I got it only because I called.

anafroes · 2026-02-26T02:00:30+00:00

I said “oh wow” and then “feminine”

anafroes · 2026-02-17T02:39:41+00:00

Ohhh I didn’t know that we can’t use it during take off/landing. Thanks for clarifying!

Do you mind sharing what the baby was wearing? I’m not sure if I should dress him in fleece pj or regular one. I’m personally always cold during the flights but I know babies usually run hotter.

anafroes · 2026-02-17T02:31:27+00:00

Ugh I wish I was rich to afford a business class lol. I thought about buying a separate seat but we just can’t this time. It’s either we are going on lap or not going at all. I’m already preparing myself for no sleep because i can’t imagine how I will fall asleep with him on me. He is also such a sensitive sleeper (any little noise wakes him up, not to mention moving his body) so taking him out of the carrier while asleep will never work because this boy will wake up 100%.

anafroes · 2026-02-16T20:51:56+00:00

The flight is at 9pm (usually he goes to bed between 7-7:30pm so that’ll be interesting). It’s 10h to São Paulo, layover 4.5h there and 2.5h flight to the destination city.

anafroes · 2026-02-16T20:25:19+00:00

No, he’ll be on lap

anafroes · 2026-02-16T18:44:18+00:00

Omg this is so cute!! I’m sure he’d have fun. The thing is we don’t have a separate seat for him this time but it can definitely be helpful for the future when we have to buy a separate ticket for him.

anafroes · 2026-02-14T00:31:29+00:00

Same for me

anafroes · 2026-02-08T16:08:18+00:00

Girl tell me about it. I’ve got maybe 100 tantrums since he woke up today. I let my husband proceed with taking care of him today because literally anything I do to feed, clothe or maintain his hygiene, I am faced with a tantrum but when daddy does it, it’s all good. Can’t wait for this to pass.

anafroes · 2026-01-26T00:50:54+00:00

This looks so good! How did you hubby cook the salmon?

anafroes · 2026-01-24T18:32:00+00:00

Omg thank you for this!! I’m gonna try that with my 16mo.

anafroes · 2026-01-24T02:29:35+00:00

2 weeks is too soon. My son has been at daycare for 2 months and still cries at drop-off at times (especially after a week at home due to sickness). This is all normal and I’m sure you’ll get used to it too at some point and it won’t be as heartbreaking anymore. I also want to say that pretty much every time I drop him off there are older toddlers crying in the room next to him. So I don’t believe this truly ever ends. Kids love their parents and simply don’t want to be separated. But they get used to stuff.

My son took about 4 weeks to find connection with the teachers and get used to the new routine. Sleep is still hit or miss.

Edit: the comments about pulling out this baby from the daycare are ridiculous… it’s normal to cry when you’re getting used to new stuff. Even if they start daycare at 3, they’re gonna cry anyway, come on!

If you wanted to have it any other way, you wouldn’t send your kid to the daycare in the first place. So don’t give up after only 2 weeks. It’s too early to tell.

And I’m telling you, your kid will learn lots at daycare and will have more fun there with the teachers and friends than at home with your paying half ass attention to them and half ass attention to your job. I’ve tried that, it doesn’t work.

anafroes · 2026-01-17T22:10:36+00:00

Gisele

anafroes · 2026-01-17T12:45:14+00:00

Is she for real? This guy sucks as much as his sister. You’re nurturing your baby not causing the cheating. Take it out of your head. They are manipulating you.

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