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My 2 yo hates sleeping in his bed. we try to let him cry but he gets so upset times he vomits. tonight there were pink pieces in vomit. blood or food?
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Dr. Zoey Gooreanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Cry it out: Probably food. Try to start putting him down for naps by himself. Day time is often easier for parents. Nighttime institute a routine: bath, bedclothes, brush, books, bed. Sit with him while he falls asleep, gradually move yourself (over nights in a row) out the door and around the door (so he can't see you). Pretty soon he just thinks you are around the corner and sleeps by himself.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Sleeping: Is you child in ababy crib or in a regular bed. If he is in a crib its time for a regular bed. If he is a regular bed try behavior modification by giving him a star .After 5 stars reward him with a toy, etc. The vomitus is probably undigested food.
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Last updated Jul 28, 2013
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