sleep help: how do I get my 1 & 1/2 yr old son to sleep through the night. - Help.com

Maybe try to put him to bed at a later time 9-10 also try to get him worn out during the day playing outside running around to tire him out maybe then he might sleep better

Why do you feel you HAVE to put him back in his crib? My kids (twins) sleep with me all the time. They aren’t weird, and spoiled (well, a little). But they really like it. If your bed is safe & you snuggle him, he’ll sleep through the night. You can do the “back in your crib” thing when he’s older. If you’re worried about it being weird, don’t. For centuries, people “co-slept” with entire families. I don’t get why so many people are against the idea of this.

I am blessed with a good sleeper. Some of the things I have found helpful. No napping after 5pm. Bedtime is around 10. We start our routine at 9 (pjs, diaper, brushing teeth, etc). If my daughter is in her bed by 930 she gets read to until 10 (incentive to be in bed). She has never been allowed to sleep in my bed.

Is the problem the bottle or him being in your bed?

Bottle halfway through the night shouldn’t be needed if he is where he needs to be developmentally - height/weight - UNLESS his pediatrician says otherwise. If the main problem is him in your bed the answer is no. everytime he gets out of bed put him back in. Dont make it a big to do. Dont turn on lights, or talk to him. he will learn you just need to be tough. I’ve lived in an apartment complex, however I still suggest, let him cry. A week of crying all night is worth it if you stand your ground and dont give in, and he breaks the habit. Get a bunch of foam earplugs, a few $5 dunkin donut gift cards, write a personal note (ex: Timmy is almost two, Sorry if he wakes you, we’re trying something new, to sleep the night through.), give them to your neighbors, a small token goes a long way when you have cranky neighbors.

Does he have any self soothing behaviors? Does he fall asleep on his own? Practice self soothing. Children who can calm themselves sleep better.

Pack and Plays are good for naps, I have never had (or heard of) good luck with babies/children sleeping through the night in them.