Claire is pulling her hair out again at nap time and bed time to soothe herself. She did this months ago but it went away when we introduced a lovey to her. She fell asleep and slept through the night fine after that. Her bald patches were finally filling back in well.

Since being sick again recently (ear infection + parainfluenza + teething) it has started up worse than before and the lovey isn’t helping. We held her more than usual during that period and when we try to sleep train her again, she pulls at her hair and then plays with it in her hands.

Now, we are up hours at night holding her to sleep. She expects it and I feel like I either have to choose between holding her most the night or letting her pull her hair out if we try to re-sleep train.

Looking for any advice, the situation is stressful and feels like it's getting out of control. She has two loveys in the crib with her but nothing else.