sleeping through the night

[cocheta]

i have a two yr old a one yr old and a six month old  all boys and none of them sleep throught the night. i am trying to also potty train the two yr old and break the one year old of use nipple cups but am not suceeding at either any advice would be welcomed thanks

[redneckmom]

Are your children sharing a bedroom?

[cocheta]

yes they are!

[redneckmom]

What is your daily bedtime routine now? And WOW when is the last time you slept?

[cocheta]

bath at 7:30  they get rubbed down with baby lotion, lavender smell ya know calming effect  they all go down around 9:00 i have music playing and the older two get two cups

[cocheta]

they will sleep really good for like a week and then for week the don't sleep worth a ****

[redneckmom]

How many hours per night are the 2 and 1 year old sleeping at night?  Has the 2 year old or 1 year old ever slept through the night?  

[redneckmom]

The older two get two cups of what?

[cocheta]

yes they have both slept through the night several times but it is never more than one night at a time, sometimes they will wake up every hour on the hour.  they get a milk cup and a half water half jucie cup

[redneckmom]

I would really stop giving the oldest one anything to drink after bath time.  I would stop giving the juice and water to the 1 year old.(sugar)  Also this will add to the nightime wet diapars that can be uncomfortable for children.  I cannot say exactly for the music although I think that without it you may have an easier time.  It just depends on you and your children.  Are they getting lots of attention and lovies when they get up or are they being put right back to bed?  Also, what time are they napping durring the day?

[cocheta]

do you think i should slowly take the oldest away from cups at night or stop all together. no they dont get lots of attention or love when they wake up usully i am like a zombie going in after them, the oldest doesn't usually take a nap anymore i have tried but he just plays, the middle one usually about noon to one or two

[cocheta]

lol i love it though

[redneckmom]

I would only give oldest a sip of water if he asks for it.  I really hope you gt some sleep tonight!  good luck

[cocheta]

thanks for the advice