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Hi
My son is 3 and half. He is unable to go to sleep and sleep peacefully. I can see him tired and sleepy but inspite of night time routines like milk, brushing, reading a book together, he will toss on the bed for more than hour before he goes to sleep. He needs o hold my hair and sucks his fingers too. He gets up with slightest noise and when I get up from bed. I get angry with him often and end up shouting at him middle of the night. i tried engaging him in physcial activities every evening. Still , this problem remains. I wonder if he is too anxious or whats wrong with him? Please help

mommy replied. Hi,
i' m going thru the same phase for 21/2 yr old daughter and heard that it was ok till they r 5 yrs old.So have patience. Sunny replied. Buy Nutmeg Powder itis a natural tranquiliser use only 1/4 tablespoon in Milk and give during night time
Try out first for yourself 1/2 sppon with milk and see how it works on you too Saheli replied. Have you talked to his paediatrician? Please discuss this problem with him. It may be worms, stomach ache, or some other physical problem. Or, it may also be some psychological problem. If the doc confirms there is no physical problem, we can discuss what emotional problem he may have.

Please be patient with him. He needs your love and support at this time. He is not doing it purposely. Infact, he is helpless. He is too small to communicate his problem to you. Be loving and help him express his problem. If you scold him, he will be afraid to tell you his problems.