Seriously, how many mummies are like me, with an insomniac 3 year old?! It's driving me nuts. I used whatever method there is, wind down, no electronic gadgets, milk b4 bed, essential oil, massage, bedtime story, singing 300x twinkle little star, cane, no cane, scolding, coaxing, skipping naps, NOTHING WORKS. He sleeps only 9hrs on average. I cannot help but think it is hereditary. Now, I don't want to hear anymore advice... I just want to know I am not alone. Please... Can someone tell me I am not alone?

My toddler is the same, but she's only 18 months old. She'll wake up at around 3am and we know sleep for us is out of reach already when she gets up with a bright smile, cute dimple out. That means she's ready to start her day. Sigh... I hope she learns to sleep through the entire night as she gets older!

oh mine fights naps n sleep..however he is only 16 months old so he sleeps eg 10 hr a night and 1 hr nap. less than recc for sure. I have to rock n latch him to zz. did u try to block off all the light sources? is yr child functioning well in the day, if so maybe he just needs less sleep?

Please seek professional advise if you feel that it's hereditary. Alternatively have you established a routine?

Childcare doesn't enforce? This is terrible. You should raise the issue up, and see what they say.

Have you tried seeking doctor advise to see if it's really hereditery? Does he take afternoon naps?

He needs to have Naps. An overly tired baby will be cranky, Fussy, and harder to out to sleep.

Seems like very few others face this issue. Damn I feel so lonely fighting this battle.

I FOUND THE ROOT CAUSE!! He's afraid of the dark!