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<blockquote data-quote="EB67" data-source="post: 45055" data-attributes="member: 3750"><p>I wanted to chime in on this subject, though I think you've gotten some fantastic answers. I sympathize with your situation.</p><p></p><p>When Seb was 3 he was very dependent upon his paci to fall asleep and to calm down. I was too. I couldn't fathom how either of us would cope without it. He was as high intensity as he is now, and the paci was the magic bullet that would calm him.</p><p></p><p>Under much pressure from his pediatrician I ditched the paci at 3 and a half. It was easier than I thought it would be. There were 3 rough days and then things evened out somewhat.</p><p></p><p>Seb constinues to be very oral though. He sucks on his clothing, on pencils, on just about anything... I loathe gum chewing but I have found that it has a good effect on him.</p><p></p><p>As Seb grew, he developed problems falling asleep at around age 6 when he became an independent reader. He started to sneak books until sometimes 2 in the morning. He couldn't settle in to sleep at all.</p><p></p><p>I decided to try self guided meditation though I was cynical about it. Much to my amazement it worked. It (along with Melatonin-- which you should only use with doctor's blessings and dosing) has meant the difference between sleep and no sleep.</p><p></p><p>I know your son is young but I am anticipating what might work to help him settle and relax into sleep. Check out this CD:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guided-Meditation-Children-Journey-Elements/dp/B000G5SB4Q" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Guided-Meditation-Children-Journey-Elements/dp/B000G5SB4Q</a></p><p></p><p>I actually put it on my ipod-- Seb listens to it in bed and it helps him to relax and fall asleep.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EB67, post: 45055, member: 3750"] I wanted to chime in on this subject, though I think you've gotten some fantastic answers. I sympathize with your situation. When Seb was 3 he was very dependent upon his paci to fall asleep and to calm down. I was too. I couldn't fathom how either of us would cope without it. He was as high intensity as he is now, and the paci was the magic bullet that would calm him. Under much pressure from his pediatrician I ditched the paci at 3 and a half. It was easier than I thought it would be. There were 3 rough days and then things evened out somewhat. Seb constinues to be very oral though. He sucks on his clothing, on pencils, on just about anything... I loathe gum chewing but I have found that it has a good effect on him. As Seb grew, he developed problems falling asleep at around age 6 when he became an independent reader. He started to sneak books until sometimes 2 in the morning. He couldn't settle in to sleep at all. I decided to try self guided meditation though I was cynical about it. Much to my amazement it worked. It (along with Melatonin-- which you should only use with doctor's blessings and dosing) has meant the difference between sleep and no sleep. I know your son is young but I am anticipating what might work to help him settle and relax into sleep. Check out this CD: [url="http://www.amazon.com/Guided-Meditation-Children-Journey-Elements/dp/B000G5SB4Q"]http://www.amazon.com/Guided-Meditation-Children-Journey-Elements/dp/B000G5SB4Q[/url] I actually put it on my ipod-- Seb listens to it in bed and it helps him to relax and fall asleep. [/QUOTE]
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