How can I get My 20 month old son to sleep in his own bed?

Question

We put my son in his bed when he falls asleep, but when he wakes up, he cries to get in bed with us. We have already tried to let him cry it out. But it just don't work. He won't go back to sleep.

Answer 1

Yes he will but you have to keep doing it, and keep doing it, and keep doing it.
Been there, done that.

Answer 2

I've read a lot of books on parenting for my child development and psychology class. One thing every book has talked about children not sleeping in there own beds. What you need to do is put him to bed at night kiss him say good night I'll see you in the morning, if he cries, let him cry, if he gets out of bed, keep putting him back to bed, if he wakes up and tries to get in bed with you get up and put him back to bed. Eventually he'll learn that he needs to stay in his own bed, and his behavior will change. BE FIRM it won't be easy. And it will take a few nights and A LOT of patience.

Answer 3

You should have started earlier than 20 months. Its so much easier if they have been sleeping alone from the get go. All you can do is be patient. Keep trying. It'll take time. Keep putting your son in his bed when he falls asleep. That way he will get use to waking up alone. It'll keep you awake a bit, but it'll work.

Answer 4

He will go back to sleep, it will be hell on you for a few nights, but after a few it will be great. He knows what you will do. Go in every 10-15 mins, reassure him, tell him you love him, but DO NOT take him out. Make him stay there. I had this happen, it took 4 days of crying for nearly an hour, but she learned, all on advice from our pediatrician.

Answer 5

I have that same problem with my 19 month old son! I just took the crib into parts and packed it up in my closet and gave up! But if you are determined just give trying! In the daytime when he takes a nap put him in the crib; at night keep him with you until he gets used to the crib.

Answer 6

You should put exciting things in and on his bed to get his attention that his bed is fun .Such as toys,stuff animals,maybe a cartoon sleeping bag.

Answer 7

Try to put him at his bed when he fall asleep or try to read to him at his own bed...try n try again..try 2 explain in the simple word y he should sleep at his own bed..(eg:cos u're a boy..boy is strong..not afraid of anything..)

Answer 8

Children need to know the consequences of their behavior 100% of the time, just be consistent with putting him back in his own bed and he will get it...

Answer 9

be consistant, don't get him i know it might be heart wrenching but start like on a weekend so u can afford to sleep in if the crying keeps u up. your son is not going to stop because he's thinkin 'if i cry mama will get me' so be firm

Answer 10

I think you should read the book "To train Up a Child" by Michael & Debi Pearl. This book can be bought at www.nogreaterjoy.com.

Answer 11

Good luck on that one. Maybe if you let him sleep with you all the time when he was smaller. He prolly cant sleep without being with you or dad.