AboutHolly Cihla Expertise I am a mother of two girls, ages 2 years and 8 years. I have worked with children of varying abilities and ages for over sixteen years and am currently teaching junior high special education. I can answer questions on infant feedings, sleeping habits, play, developmental milestones and behavior and issues with school age children that include school, learning, behavior and home issues. I can also help you with wheat and gluten allergy diets as my youngest has a wheat allergy.
I CANNOT answer medical diagnosis questions, or things of that nature. If it is a medical issue, or you are just not sure, I always suggest checking in with a pediatrician.
Experience Experience in the area: I am a mother of a 2 year old daughter and an 8 year old daughter. I have worked with children of all ages for the last sixteen years in various forms. I have worked in the day care setting, as a nanny, at summer camps, and as a liason for families with children that have neuromuscular disease. I am currently a special education teacher that specializes in learning disabilities and minor behavior disorders. Organizations: I am a member of Kappa Delta Pi. I volunteer with the Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital. Education/Credentials: I have a bachelor's degree in special education and have been trained in the PBIS Behavior Method (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies).
Expert: Holly Cihla Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: colic in a toddler
Question I would like to know if this sounds like colic. My son is 17 months old. At 2:00am every night, he starts to scream. It dosen't matter if he has been asleep for one hour or 6 hours he wakes up around the same hour. He scream real loud and for up to 4 hours some times. I try to massage him and he doesn't want me to touch him. I try to rock him back to sleep but he just keep on crying. If you can help me please. I don't know anything else to do.
Answer Reshaunda-
Thank you for the question. I don't think it's colic. I think that usually only affects small babies. I might say night terrors as this is the time where some fears of things are introduced. It could be that he wakes in the dark and gets scared. I'm afraid I can't say more as I'm puzzled as well. What I suggest is for you to check in with his doctor. Make an appointment and talk it out with the doctor. There could be something else going on. Maybe something medical like an ear infection or teething as the molars can come in now.
